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Try Scuba Adventure in San Diego

Perfect for first-time divers. Learn the basics in class, practice skills in shallow water, then join your instructor for an open-ocean dive at Mission Point.

$200

Try Scuba for non-divers

4 Hours

Approximate total duration

Daily 7 AM

Schedule can be customized

Allow at least 24 hours between your last dive and your flight.

Beginner scuba adventure in San Diego

How the Adventure Works

A structured beginner program designed to make first-time scuba safe and fun.

Step 1

2-Hour Scuba Class

Learn core scuba concepts, equipment orientation, and water environment fundamentals.

Step 2

1-Hour Skill Session

Practice confined-water skills at Mission Point with direct instructor guidance.

Step 3

Open-Ocean Dive

Join your instructor for an ocean dive up to about 20 feet and see local marine life.

Skills You’ll Learn

  • • Scuba background and knowledge
  • • Gear familiarization
  • • Ear equalization techniques
  • • Mask clearing methods
  • • Regulator retrieval
  • • Proficient finning
  • • Underwater hand signals
  • • Buoyancy fundamentals

All necessary equipment and wetsuit are included.

Participation Requirements

Eligibility

  • • Minimum age: 12 years
  • • Minimum weight: 100 lbs
  • • Participants should be physically fit
  • • Non-certified divers are welcome

Health Notes

  • • Consult your physician if you have BMI 30 or higher
  • • Do not participate if under a physician’s care for diabetes, exercise-induced asthma, heart disease, or chronic lung disease
  • • Release/medical forms are required before participation

Mission Point Meeting Location

Daily Start

7:00 AM

Approx. 4-hour adventure

Ready to Try Scuba?

Book your beginner scuba adventure in San Diego and take your first breath underwater.

If you continue into NAUI Scuba Diver training, a $200 credit applies toward tuition.

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