Courses

Dive Training - Boulder, CO

Try Scuba - Interested in diving but not ready to commit to a full class? Try Scuba is the perfect introduction ...

Open Water Diver - Discover the other 70% of the world through diving! This international certification will last you a...

Scuba Skills Update - Need a skills refresher before blowing bubbles again on your next trip? This course is perfect for y...

Enriched Air Nitrox - Nitrox allows for longer bottom time and larger safety margins, allowing you to dive safer and never...

Perfect Buoyancy - Learn how to reduce your effort and improve air consumption underwater, while preventing you from ac...

Deep Diver - Some of the most amazing dive sites are located in deeper water. This course will give you the ...

Night and Limited Visibility - Explore the underwater nocturnal world. Witness the incredible changes in everything once&...

Navigation - Gain the skills required to safely and comfortably navigate underwater during a dive. Learn how to u...

Wreck Diver - Wreck dives offer a glimpse into the past and a hearty history lesson. Learn how to stay safe while ...

Search and Recovery - From sunken treasure to your buddy’s lost dive mask. Learning different search patterns f...

Dry Suit - With a Dry Suit Diving specialty course, never fear cold water again! Learn the basics of dry suit d...

Altitude Diver - When diving at altitudes higher than 1000’, your dive table changes. Altitude Diving teaches y...

Underwater Photo & Video - Vacation photos make great souvenirs! Develop the skills for underwater photography and optimiz...

Boat Diving - This course covers the knowledge you need to make your first boat diving vacation a true success, an...

Marine Ecology Courses - Ocean First Education offers a series of marine science courses to teach divers about the ocean, its...

React Right Course Combo (FA, ...     First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen administration for diving emergencies and assessm...

Science of Diving - In-depth study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment, and diving equ...

Stress & Rescue - This program teaches you the skills and knowledge required to recognize and deal with stress, preven...

Waves, Tides, and Currents - The motion of the ocean can have a big effect on your enjoyment of a dive. Waves, Tides, & Curre...

Equipment Techniques - Become one with your Total Diving System. Learn about equipment selection, care and maintenance of y...

Snorkel Lessons Begin your underwater journey!

Private Courses Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm beneath the waves through our Personalized Private Scuba Di...

Scuba Santa Dive into the Ultimate Holiday Experience: Photos with Scuba Santa This Holiday season, make your...

Freediving

Freediver Strengthen your relationship with water and learn how to safely dive 33-66ft deep on a single breath...

Advanced Freediver Take your freediving skills to the next level!  Learn advanced theory, stretching, training con...

Professional Courses

Dive Guide The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified dive...

Assistant Instructor Become an Assistant Instructor! This professional path qualifies a person to assist an SSI Open Wate...

Instructor Trainer Course (ITC... Embark on an elite journey of dive leadership and education with our SSI Instructor Trainer Course. ...

Classified Diving Instructor C... The SSI Classified Diving Instructor program provides candidates with the knowledge and training nec...

TIDES Programming (Ages 12-18)

TIDES Explorer $2,650/studnet (Deposit: $800) A transformative journey into the world of marine science and oc...

TIDES Advanced Explorer Contact us for future booking options. Already have your scuba certification? TIDES Advanced Ex...

Shark Ecology Experience Program cost: $2,850 (Deposit: $800) Students participating in the TIDES Shark Ecology program will&...

TIDES Coral Reef Experience ~ Coming Summer 2025 ~ Are you fascinated by the most biodiverse marine ecosystem in the world? Stud...

Fish Diversity Experience Did you know that over 400 species of fish make Caribbean reefs their home? Students who participate...

Land & Sea Experience Some of the richest ocean habitats are where the land and sea meet. Students participating in TIDES ...

Open Water Trips

Homestead Crater, Utah Complete your checkout dives in a geothermally heated hot spring, the Homestead Crater in Midway, UT...

Aurora Reservoir Complete your checkout dives at Aurora Reservoir! A close to home option with conditions that will m...

Blue Hole, New Mexico

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