National Geographic Diver
As a National Geographic Diver, you join an elite group of explorers, adventurers
and conservationists. The insight and training you gain during this program will
broaden your awareness and take your diving skills to a new level. You'll learn
to observe and explore like an underwater scientist.
Your experience begins with the PADI Open Water Diver program, enhanced with adventures
unique to the National Geographic Diver program. You will learn to explore with
detail, identify important underwater features and navigate with certainty. You
will have the diving knowledge and practice to maneuver with poise along the reef
’s ecosystems.
Whether you’re new to scuba diving, or an experienced diver, the National Geographic
Diver program will give you new tools to understand and safely explore the underwater
world.
Your adventure begins with the National Geographic Diver certification,
where you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experience to live the diving life.
- You’ll learn basic dive skills and safety information through the PADI Open Water
Diver course.
- You’ll be introduced to worldwide dive environments and opportunities by interacting
with the National Geographic Diver Almanac and DVD.
- You’ll learn to fine-tune your buoyancy to hover easily and maneuver carefully through
delicate aquatic habitats.
- You’ll learn how to observe your surroundings in order to get the best experience
from each dive. You’ll gain practical experience by gathering information and collecting
images to create a visual representation of a dive site, detailing what you’ve discovered
through your observations.
- You’ll improve your navigation skills and ability to find your way around underwater
by using a compass as well as natural references.
- You’ll be introduced to a multitude of aquatic species and be able to identify local
plants and animals.
What will I need?
Your quest for adventure can’t begin without the wealth of knowledge you will need
to navigate through the waters. The Crew-Pak is an all-encompassing tool kit that
will provide you with educational information and pictorials within the National
Geographic Diver Almanac and the PADI Open Water Diver Manual. Travel through towering
kelp forests and over iridescent coral reefs as you learn about the underwater ecosystems
from National Geographic explorers with the National Geographic Diver DVD.
How much will it cost?
Part One: Class and Pool Sessions
- $295; will need to purchase the National Geographic Crew-Pak ($115). You must have
your own mask, fins, and snorkel.
Part Two: Five Open Water Training Dives
- $250* for weekend training dives
- $300* for weekday training dives
* Rental equipment not included
Also call to see if we have any specials going on!
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to see how you can get the National Geographic Diver certification.