Professional PADI Training
Western Divers LTD. is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center specializing in snorkeling
and scuba. We can offer an exciting experience to children with our Bubblemakers
program. Family fun with junior certifications so kids can dive along with
mom and dad! Our experienced staff can also launch you on your way with
career development through PADI Divemaster and Assistant Instructor training.
PADI stands for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors
and is the world's largest diver training agency. For more information
you may visit PADI at www.padi.com. Western Divers LTD's teaching staff is
anchored by Lee and Terry Burgess. Lee Burgess (owner) is a diver since 1977. Both he
and his wife Terry are PADI Master Instructors.
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For almost all courses, students will be required to
sign a medical statement. Click here or on
the image to download the required medical form in Adobe PDF format from the PADI website.
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Course Catalog:
See below for course descriptions and pricing for our experience programs, core
courses and specialty courses. If you want to register for a class, inquire about a course that is not listed,
or need more information please contact us
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Experience Programs:
Course Name |
Description |
Prerequisites |
Cost |
PADI Discover Snorkeling |
This pool experience program is an easy way to try
snorkeling. It's an opportunity to learn proper mask fit, snorkel use,
easy breathing, and fin use. We can also offer a floatation device and
wetsuit for your comfort. Course includes complimentary equipment use. |
Sign release form. No minimum age. Parental consent for
minors required. |
$20 |
PADI Discover Scuba |
Where your underwater adventure begins! Give scuba a
try in the comfort of a swimming pool. Fee includes instruction and
complimentary gear use. |
View video, sign release form. Minimum age 10 years.
Parental consent for minors required. |
$25 |
PADI Bubblemakers |
Discover scuba for children age 8 to 9. This shallow
water experience lets little brother or sister participate with family
members. |
View video, sign release form. Minimum age 8 years.
Parental consent for minors required. |
$25 |
Discover Scuba Diving - Resort Course Prep |
Not enough time to certify but want to be comfortable
with an ocean resort course. This pool program includes instruction of
Module 1 Skills, Gear Use, Pool Time. |
Minimum age 12 years, paperwork, etc. |
$45 |
PADI Core Courses:
Course Name |
Description |
Prerequisites |
Cost |
PADI Open Water Diver (Class Review and Pool Dives) |
Becoming a certified diver begins here. Enroll, review
your course materials (video & manual), participate in classroom discussion,
and pool dives. This course teaches equipment use, dive tables, and safe
diving procedures. Review medical form for eligibility. Course includes
instruction, complimentary gear use, and course materials. Next step
open water training. |
Minimum age 10 years. Parental consent required for minors.
All prices are per person. |
Private $475
Semi-Private $345
Group $265 (min 4)
Call for family rate.
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PADI Open Water Diver (Certification Dives) |
Once you complete your pool dives and classroom work it
takes 4 open water dives over two days for your lifetime certification!
Course includes instruction, gear use, and certification materials.
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Classroom review & pool dive completion. Valid referral
form also accepted. All prices are per person. |
Private $295
Semi-Private $245
Group $195 (min 4)
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver |
This course can be completed in just one weekend of diving!
Choose from our menu of dives such as Deep, Navigation, and more. Course
includes Adventure Crew Pack and instruction. |
Certified PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. Minimum age
12 years. |
$95 base plus menu dives starting at $20 ea. |
PADI Rescue Diver |
This course is a great confidence builder. It teaches
problem prevention and rescue techniques specific to diving. Course includes
manual, video, instruction and certification materials. |
PADI Advanced Diver or equivalent. |
$265 |
PADI Divemaster |
Become a PADI professional. This internship teaches
all the skills necessary to be a PADI Divemaster. Divemasters work around
he world at resort facilities assisting and mentoring divers. This class
includes home study, classroom, pool, and open water time with students.
Course does not includes manual, video, and other course supplies (approximately $200).
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PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent. Minimum age 18 years.
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$475 |
PADI Assistant Instructor |
A great prep course to become a PADI instructor. Hands-on
with teaching students about diving. Course includes instruction
during internship.
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PADI Divemaster. |
$375 |
Specialties:
Western Divers LTD. offers a full range of specialty certification courses including
Underwater Photographer, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Altitude Diver, Dry Suit Diver,
U/W Navigator, Archaeology Diver, Night Diver, Boat Diver, U/W Naturalist,
Multilevel Diver, Equipment Specialist, Deep Diver, Ice Diver, Search & Recovery,
and various medical courses. Call for course details, prices, and schedules.
All pricing and specials are subject to change without notice.