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Congratulations on becoming a certified Open Water Diver! So, what’s next? Dive, dive, dive... experience is the best teacher, so take and make the time to get underwater to keep your skills fresh and tweak your buoyancy control. At Scuba Marco we firmly believe that all divers should seek to earn their Rescue Diver certification. Not only will it add to and refine your comfort and control, you will be equipped with the knowledge and ability to assist in a dive accident or an emergency. The best news; you’re only 2 training levels away from true diver independence and the Rescue Diver certification!
The next stride beyond the Open Water Certification. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program is 5 Adventure dives, which can be completed in just 2 days of diving. We start in Tarpon Bay to allow you to practice important dive skills like dive planning, navigation/compass work, and buoyancy control. Our instructors will help you to fine tune your neutral buoyancy skills; while also helping increase your ability to Navigate underwater. Using the PADI eLearning program allows for minimal classroom time… the focus is on diving and applying new skills and concepts underwater! Flexibility is key and Scuba Marco will cater our programs to meet your needs and time constraints! Remember, each Adventure Dive qualifies as the first dive of each PADI Specialty. (Specialty certifications go more in depth on each area and generally require 2 to 4 dives per specialty.)
The Advanced course helps you build confidence in navigation, fine-tune buoyancy skills and introduces you to different diving activities such as wreck diving, night diving or underwater imaging. After completing your eLearning, you'll make five Adventure Dives: a deep dive (beyond 18m/60F), a navigation dive, and three additional Adventure Dives of your choice to earn your certification. Dives and Instruction are done over two days.
During the Deep Adventure Dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive refines your compass navigation skills and helps you better navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time.
We currently have scheduled Ft. Lauderdale trips on:
2024 Dates: December 14.
2025 Fort Lauderdale Trips for Deep Adventure Dive: January 11, March 8, April 13*, May 10, June 15*, July 9, August 9, September 13, October 19*
2025 Advanced Open Water Weekend Course
Cost
On Line Course: $216 PADI eLearning
Scuba Marco: $449 includes all five Adventure Dives
*Fees are based on two or more students, for private instruction add $75.
Boat Diver, Digital Underwater Photographer*, Drift Diver, Dry Suit Diver*, Underwater Naturalist, Wreck Diver, and Fish Identification.
*Potential additional charge for special equipment rental
What to bring: Full scuba equipment including BC and regulator with a computer and compass. We also encourage you to have a wetsuit, dive knife and a visual & audible signaling device.
The Enriched Air "Nitrox" certification is Scuba's most popular specialty course. Nitrox is diving with air containing more oxygen than the normal 21%. This means the diver absorbs less nitrogen throughout the dive. You get longer bottom times and improved safety margins! Most divers claim they have less fatigue and more energy after diving Nitrox over air. The course is fast and easy, no open water dives are required. Minimum age is 12.
The Enriched Air "Nitrox" certification is Scuba's most popular specialty course. Nitrox is diving with air containing more oxygen than the normal 21%. This means the diver absorbs less nitrogen throughout the dive. You get longer bottom times and improved safety margins! Most divers claim they have less fatigue and more energy after diving Nitrox over air. The course is fast and easy, no open water dives are required. Minimum age is 12.
A convenient way to study and learn the basics is via an interactive PADI E-Learning course. After completing the online program we will meet at the dive shop for a quick review. Next you will learn how to analyze the oxygen content in a tank and set your computer for the appropriate percentage of Oxygen appropriately.
The Nitrox certification does not require an underwater skills test.
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Dive Against DebrisMake a difference on every dive by activating your inner citizen scientist. During the Dive Against Debris® Diver Specialty course, you’ll learn how ocean plastic and trash cleanups not only keep your local dive sites healthier, but also how to contribute to a global database that documents our planet’s marine debris problem. Under the guidance of your instructor, you’ll participate in a Dive Against Debris survey and turn your passion for the underwater world into real action. Join the PADI Torchbearertm movement of divers protecting our ocean planet and making every dive count. Cost: Class Date: April 17 Dive Dates: April 19 or April 20 |
Drift DiverDiving in a current can feel like flying underwater. In the PADI® Drift Diver course, you’ll learn drift diving tips from an experienced instructor and practice using a reel, buoyancy control, navigation, use of surface signaling equipment and buddy communication. Cost: August Course: Class August 7 and Dives August 9 |
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Equipment Specialist course teaches you about how your gear works, making you more comfortable with it and better prepared to take care of your investment. You'll also learn to manage basic repairs and adjustments. Take this course if you want to avoid missing dives due to gear issues. Also, learn about proper gear care, packing, and storage to maximize the life of your equipment.
Cost: 
$65 (Online Course) + $99 = $164.
Class Dates: February 13 or December 10
PADI® Emergency Oxygen Provider prepares you to offer aid and teaches you to recognize scuba diving injuries and illnesses requiring emergency oxygen. Knowing how and when to administer emergency oxygen is a valuable skill to have in a dive emergency.
This is an excellent course for scuba divers, boat crew, lifeguards, freedivers, mermaids or anyone who spends time in and around water. No age restrictions or water sessions required.
Cost: $120 (Online Course) + $86 = $199
Waive the $86 Instruction Fee when you take this course with our Rescue Diver Couse.
If you’re new to boat diving or want to learn more about diving from different types of boats, enroll in the PADI® Boat Diver course.
During two dives with an instructor you’ll learn nautical terminology, boat diving etiquette and may practice using lines and/or deploy a surface marker buoy (SMB).
Cost: $146 (Online Course) + $60 + 2 Dives
March Course: Class March 6 and Dives March 8
October Course: Class October 15 and Dives October 19
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Peak Performance Buoyancy DiverExcellent buoyancy control is what defines skilled scuba divers. You've seen them underwater. They glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover almost as if by thought. They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings. You can achieve this, too. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course improves the buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevates them to the next level. Cost: January Course: Class January 9 and Dives January 11 May Course: Class May 8 and Dives May10 |
During the PADI® Digital Underwater Photographer course, you’ll learn how to take underwater photos you’ll be proud to share with others.
Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros. Learn how to use underwater photography lights (strobes), avoid backscatter and enhance color. Additionally, you will do a little simple photo editing to real make your photo's pop!
Cost: $146 (Online Course) + $85 + 2 Dives
Be the scuba diver everyone wants to follow because you know where you are and where you're going. The PADI Underwater Navigator course fine-tunes your observation skills and teaches you to more accurately use your compass underwater. If you like challenges with big rewards, take this course and have fun finding your way.
Cost: $146 (Online Course) + $90 + 3 Dives
The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero that finds the missing object.
In the PADI® Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execute mock search operations.
Cost: $146 (Online Course) + $90 + 4 Dives
Class Date: July 17 Dive Dates: July 19 & July 20
Deep DiverDuring the PADI® Deep Diver course, you'll learn how to plan deep dives, manage your gas supply and how to identify and manage narcosis. You'll learn about buddy contact procedures, safety considerations and buoyancy control at depth. Cost: |
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The Rescue Diver Course teaches you to be a better buddy! During the course, you learn how to spot potential problems and quickly deal with them before they become big issues. You will expand your knowledge, skills, and techniques to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well-being of other divers. You will not only be ready to rescue someone in an emergency, but you’ll also have the skills and awareness to prevent problems. Many certified Rescue Divers claim this course is the most fun and informative class they have taken! The Advanced Open Water certification is required to start the Rescue Diver course. Also, current CPR & First Aid certification is required.
Online courses allows you to complete the academic portion anyplace you have internet access. We start with an academic review, then do a confined (pool) session next. The course concludes with 1 or 2 open water experiences where we will refine skills, practice search patterns, and perform simulated rescue scenarios. Course is usually completed in 2 days. You must be Advanced Open Water certified to qualify. Minimum age is 12.
What to bring: A complete scuba unit with compass is required. A CPR pocket mask is also required. All equipment is available to rent or purchase at 10%-25% discounted student pricing.
$499 includes one day Pool skill development and one day Open Water Exercises and Scenarios.
*Fees are based on two or more students, for private instruction add $75.
Primary Care (CPR) & Secondary Care (First Aid) are a prerequisite to completing the PADI Rescue Diver Course. If you do not have a current certification in both CPR and First Aid, then we will be happy to accommodate your needs with our Emergency Response Primary/Secondary Care course. The cost is $100 with our Rescue class after finishing the Online course.
Additionally, Emergency Oxygen is a primary component of First Aid for all dive related injuries. The Rescue Diver Course introduces Emergency Oxygen procedures during the Practical Exercises. However, every diver will benefit from a better understanding of utilizing Oxygen in emergency situations. We highly recommend the taking the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider eLearning Course prior to starting the Rescue Diver Course.
2025 Dates
Join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving and live the dive life as a PADI Master Scuba Diver. The Master Scuba Diver rating places you in an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training. Fewer than two percent of divers ever achieve this rating. When you flash your Master Scuba Diver card, people know that you’ve spent time underwater in a variety of environments and had your share of dive adventures.
Every diver who is at least 12 years old should aim for Master Scuba Diver.
The path starts with earning a PADI Open Water Diver certification, followed by PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certifications). You also need to earn five PADI Specialty Diver certifications and have logged a minimum of 50 dives.
Contact us about starting your journey toward becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver and continuing your diving adventures.
