New Divers and Open Water Students - F.A.Q. Section

• How long is the Open Water certification valid for?
• Why do I have to get certified to dive?
  
• How old do you have to be to get certified?
  
• Will the fish or other sea creatures bother me?
  
• Do sharks attack divers?
  
• How expensive is SCUBA diving?
  
• What scuba gear do I need to learn to scuba dive?
  
• Do you service all regulators?
• I want to buy gear, why shouldn't I buy online?
  
• I've always wanted to learn to scuba dive. How do I get started?
  
• Is it hard to learn to scuba dive?
  
• Do I have to be a great swimmer to be certified as an open water diver?
  
• What are the other requirements to dive?
  
• Will a history of ear troubles, diabetes, asthma, allergies or smoking preclude someone from diving?
  
• Should women have any special concerns regarding diving?
• Can I dive wearing contact lenses?
• Does it only take three days?
• Can I break up my training over separate days/weekends?
• Where are the dives done?
• How often you do offer classes?
• How deep will I go?
• What's in a scuba tank? Oxygen?
• How long does a tank of air last?
• My ears hurt when I dive to the bottom of a pool. Won't they hurt when I scuba dive?
• What if I feel Claustrophobic?
• Is scuba diving dangerous?
• What are the Bends?
• Divers need buddies, right? So do I need to bring someone with me to class?
• Where can I scuba dive after my certification course?
• Do you provide transportation?
• Where exactly are you located in relation to the attractions in Orlando?
• Can I fly home after my diving course?
• Can I get private or semi-private instruction or boat?
  
  Still have questions?
  Call, email or drop in to see us, and meet our staff!