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Here you will find information on our beginning, Open Water Diver, Tropical Resort Referral training programs.  Through our Home Study Program, you can begin your diving lessons at home, anywhere in the world, then complete the training at any of our facilities, or at any of thousands of PADI resorts worldwide.

Learning to dive consists of two phases.

Phase One: Knowledge Development & Pool Training.
Here you gain the Knowledge and skills necessary for safe diving. This is often referred to as the "Referral Program"

Phase Two: Open Water, Ocean Training Dives.
In the ocean training dives you will participate in four dives. Under the guidance of a professional diving instructor, you will practice the skills learned in Phase One.

Through our Tropical Resort Referral Program, you can complete the Phase One Knowledge Development and Pool training at home.  You then complete the Phase Two Open Water Ocean Training dives, anywhere in the world. 

When joining San Francisco Scuba Schools pool or ocean training sessions, use of all diving gear, including mask, snorkel and fins, is included in the cost of the program.
 
You will not be required to purchase equipment.
You will not be required to rent any additional gear and there are no additional rental charges for the use of the equipment.
All PADI registration fees are included in the cost of our programs.
 
There are no hidden charges!

Worldwide Resorts Tropical Referral Certification Course
Begin your course at home and finish at any PADI resort worldwide.

Through our Tropical Resort Certification Program you don't have to spend your valuable vacation time sitting in a classroom. Begin your dive training with our Home Study program, in your free time, in your own home. Once that is completed you will join us in the pool for an introduction to the equipment. Once that is done, you will then be ready to complete the ocean training.  You can now choose any PADI Resort in the world to finish the program. With thousands of Resorts to choose from worldwide, you can pick the destination of your dreams at which to go diving.

Fees for the ocean training dives will vary widely and will be levied by the resort at which you choose to do the training.  We can supply you with list of PADI training facilities in the destination of your choice.  You will be responsible for making arrangements for your training dives and for all fees incured in said training.

When more than one diver are registering together you are eligible for our multi-diver discount.
 
Additionally, the second diver, and beyond will not need to purchase the full $70 CD Study Kit.  They will need only their personal log book for a cost of $14.
 
Getting started in diving has never been this easy, and now with our giant selection of resort facilities at which you can complete the diving, it has never been this fun.

Tuition:
$189 / diver 
 
Study Kit: $70
 
Total
$259
 
2, 3 or 4 divers receive 10% discount off the tuition portion of the program.
 
5 or more divers receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of the program.
 
Military, Law Enforcement and Fire Protection personnel registering together receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of the program.
 
Fees for the ocean training dives will vary and will be levied by resort at which you choose to do your training.

We offer a number of different discounts on our programs. Our multi-diver discount can save you money when signing up with family and friends.  Are you in law enforcement, fire fighting or the military?  We have discounts for you too. 

Click Class Discounts to learn about the discounts available to you.

For more information on our programs please contact us.
 
 
Phone:
San Francisco (415) 449-3412
San Jose (408)351-4442

For information on Seattle area programs offered through Scuba Schools Group member "Seattle Scuba Schools" please click here

For information on Key Largo, Florida programs offered through Scuba Schools Group member "Florida Scuba Schools" please click here.

For information on Maui, Hawaii programs offered through Scuba Schools Group member "Maui Scuba Schools" please click here.

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