Dive Instruction

PADI eLearning is internet based course work that you can access from anywhere via the world wide web.

Ready to start your dive adventure? With PADI eLearning, you can begin your SCUBA training anytime, anywhere—from the comfort of your couch, your favorite coffee shop, or even while traveling. This flexible, online course lets you learn at your own pace, day or night. Whether you’re squeezing it in after work or powering through on a weekend, eLearning is built to fit your life.

Here’s how to get started:

• Step 1: Click the REGISTER NOW button to sign up for PADI eLearning

• Step 2: Select the course you want to take (like Open Water, Rescue, or Enriched Air)

• Step 3: Complete the knowledge-based portion online at your own pace

• Step 4: Contact Divers Market to schedule your in-water training sessions

• Step 5: Gear up, jump in, and start exploring the underwater world!

As you're working through the course, you’ll have full access to our team of PADI Pros at Divers Market. We’re always just a phone call or email away if you have questions or want some extra guidance. We’ve got your back every step of the way.

Once you’ve completed the online section, you’ll connect with one of our Instructors to finish your training in the water—and that’s when the real fun begins. You’ll practice skills, build confidence, and discover just how incredible life is beneath the waves.

Students must be at least 13 years old to sign up for PADI eLearning. So if you're ready to kick off your next adventure and learn to dive on your terms, let's get you started today. The ocean is waiting!

Get Ready to Dive In – Your Pool Session Awaits!

So, you’re ready to take the plunge? Awesome! The pool is where the magic begins—where you'll learn the skills, build your confidence, and get prepped for your open water adventure. But first, let’s get you signed up and squared away.

To join a pool session, you’ll need to register at least one week in advance here at Divers Market, Inc. Once you're signed up, we’ll schedule your pool dates, get you geared up, and walk you through what comes next.

Here’s what to expect once you’re registered:

• Fill out your Student Record Folder and Medical Questionnaire

• Get fitted for your SCUBA gear (we’ll help every step of the way!)

• Purchase your personal equipment—mask, snorkel, fins, boots, hood, gloves

• Complete the required eLearning portion of the course

• Enjoy two fun, skill-packed pool sessions led by our awesome instructors!

What You’ll Need:

• Personal gear: Mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves, hood (available in-store!)

• PADI Diver’s Log & Training Record

• Completed online eLearning form and medical questionnaire

• eLearning registration (see steps below)

How to Register for PADI eLearning:

• Click "Register for Course"

• Select: “Beginner Class Starts Right Now! On-Line!”

• Under PADI Digital Courses, click “Register Now”

• On the next page, select: “Beginner, Open Water”

• Choose your preferred format and language

• Skip any course enhancements

• Click "Proceed to Checkout"

Cost:

• PADI eLearning: $246.00 (paid online to PADI – includes certification fees)

• Pool Sessions: $429.00 (non-refundable, payable at Divers Market)

• Open Water Training: $249.00 + logbook ($26.90) + $55.00/day gear rental (4 dives included)

Bonus Perk!

• Buy your own SCUBA Kit at Divers Market before your Open Water dives and we’ll deduct $200.00—that’s the full value of the rental! A great way to gear up for your future dives and save.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel within two weeks of your scheduled class, a $250 cancellation fee applies. We prep and reserve your spot just for you, so be sure your schedule is locked in.

Let us know if you have any questions—we're here to help you get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Let’s dive in!

This is an accelerated program. You will need to prepare some academic paperwork ahead of time at home.

The course is divided into eLearning and pool sessions. Meeting times are flexible and are designed around student and instructor schedules. In the pool, Instructors fully explain, demonstrate, and over-see the skills to be done by the students.

Sign up for eLearning to the right, then visit Divers Market to sign up for the pool sessions.

Following completion of all the pool sessions, students will participate in 4 open water dives* (usually two dives each day). During these dives students practice their skills in a pond & ocean environment under direct supervision of the Instructors and Divemasters. You may opt to take your open water dives elsewhere like the Caribbean. Ask for details.

This entire course is designed to be FUN and ENERGETIC while combined with a close instructor to student teaching ratio.

Diver's Market Scuba Center, a PADI 5 STAR Training Facility with over 30 years of experience will provide you with all the necessary diving equipment you need to complete the course with the exception of mask, fins, snorkel, booties, and gloves which is a requirement for each participant. To register a $250.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a seat in the class. SCUBA DIVING is something you've always thought about doing, why not give it a try!

Divers Market can prepare you for the adventure!

No refunds on tuition payments.

Time to schedule your child's scuba birthday pool party. 

We have been doing birthday parties for years. Pool parties are held at the Kingsbury Club & Spa.

Whether it’s a glass of milk, bubble gum or submerged beneath the surface – you can’t help blowing bubbles! So try blowing bubbles our way. Start out on the right fin, jump into our Bubblemaker program today! We do lots of them!

Try the Bubblemaker Birthday Party!

Party Facts

• 1 Hour in pool activity with Party captain
• Underwater photos and videos are included
• A Bubblemaker towel for the birthday child
• All paper products provided. Table cloths, plates, napkins, cups, and silverware
• Colorful invitations  and envelopes
• Birthday party menu available from the Kingsbury Club including Ozzies delicious hand made 16" pizza
• Please schedule as far in advance as possible

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy at Divers Market, Inc.

Hover Like a Pro. Dive with Precision.

Float effortlessly, glide like a ray, and explore without disturbing a grain of sand. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course at Divers Market is where good divers become great divers.

This specialty helps you fine-tune your buoyancy skills to perfection—so you can hover with control, move with ease, and reduce your weight load without sacrificing comfort or safety.

What You’ll Master:

• Perfect weighting—ditch the excess lead

• Trim and streamlining—glide like a pro

• Controlled ascents and descents

• Mastering the hover—stay suspended with ease

• Buoyancy control in fragile reef environments

• Tips to extend bottom time and conserve energy

This course includes two open water dives where you’ll work directly with our expert instructors—divers who live and breathe buoyancy finesse every day. Whether you're chasing better air consumption or just want that effortless underwater feel, this course delivers.

 What You Need:

• PADI Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water) certification or equivalent

• Minimum age: 10 years

• Adventures in Diving Book or digital materials (ask us!)

Completing this course also counts toward your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating—the highest non-professional level in the PADI system.

What Students Are Saying:

“I didn’t realize how over-weighted I was. After this class, I dropped 16 pounds in salt water. Life changing.”

“This course made diving fun again—no more sinking knees or crashing into the bottom!”

Become the diver who moves like water.

Join us for the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty and take your skills to the next level.

Please note: Tuition payments are non-refundable.

Time for a Tune-Up? Let’s Get You Back in the Water!

Feeling a little rusty? No worries—we’ve got you covered!

Before jumping into our pool session, all returning certified divers must complete the PADI ReActivate SCUBA Refresher eLearning course online. It’s a great way to brush up on dive theory and safety at your own pace—anytime, anywhere.

• Click HERE to get started and select the ReActivate SCUBA Refresher Program
  • Cost: $81.00 (paid directly through the PADI site)

Once you’ve completed the eLearning, you’re ready to reconnect with the water!

• Register through Divers Market(see to the right on this page) for the 1.5-hour pool session—just $125.00
  • All gear included except for your personal mask, fins, and snorkel.

What to Expect in the Pool

This fun, relaxed session is led by one of our experienced Instructors or Divemasters, who will walk you through the key skills from your original certification—at your pace, and with personalized coaching. It’s the perfect way to regain your confidence and comfort in the water.

Want More Water Time? Add Open Water Dives!

Ready to take it further? You can add 2 or 4 Open Water dives to reinforce your skills and get fully re-engaged with the ocean.

• 1 Open Water Dive - $125.00
• 2 Open Water Dives - $155.00
• 4 Open Water Dives - $249.00
• Rental gear is additional at $55.00 for all dives
• Do just one, two, or all four—it’s up to you!

Who’s This For?

This refresher program is open to any certified diver—PADI, NAUI, SSI, YMCA, NASDS, etc.—who wants to get back in the water with confidence.

Questions? Call us anytime—we’re here to help you dive back into the magic.

Let’s get you Re-Activated and back in the blue

No refunds on tuition payments.

The snorkeling program is designed to teach you the basic skills of snorkeling. You will learn and experience the fun of snorkeling in a heated pool.

During the pools sessions each student will be equipped with fins, mask, snorkel and buoyancy vest. Some of the skills you will learn include: Proper Equipment Selection Snorkel Clearing Surface Swimming & Surface Dives Proper Kicking Techniques Clearing Ears (equalizing) The program is fun and energetic. You will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to gain the confidence you may need snorkeling around the pool or around an ocean reef!

No refunds on tuition payments.

Want to take your diving to the next level? Well look no further! Become a PADI Adventure Diver today and start experiencing the exciting adventures the world of diving has to offer.

The Adventure Diver program is the perfect opportunity to gain additional experience and skills under the guidance of our instructors.

To become a PADI Adventure Diver you need your PADI Open Water certification (or equivalent) and the desire to experience thrilling adventures. This in-water performance based program includes a total of three dives from the list below:

Boat, AWARE-Fish Identification, Deep Dive,  Drift, Dry Suit,  Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Navigator, Underwater Photography, Wreck.

If you're 15 or older, and a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent, then you're ready for the Adventure Diver program.

After successfully completing the program, you'll receive the PADI Adventure Diver certification. Now, take the next step! Complete two more adventure dives (must include deep and navigation) and become a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.

No refunds on tuition payments.

PADI Rescue Diver Course at Divers Market, Inc.

Be the Diver Others Look To.

Do you enjoy helping others and want to take your dive skills to the next level? The PADI Rescue Diver Course at Divers Market is one of the most rewarding and confidence-building courses you’ll ever take. Challenging? Yes. But also incredibly fun, empowering, and unforgettable.

You’ll learn to recognize and respond to dive emergencies—from minor gear issues to full-scale rescue scenarios—through a mix of classroom learning, skill development in the pool, and hands-on open water practice.

What You’ll Learn:

• Self-rescue techniques and awareness

• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers

• Emergency response planning and in-water rescues

• Assisting distressed, panicked, or unresponsive divers

• Surface and underwater search techniques

• Proper use of emergency equipment

• Working with boats and shore-based rescues

You'll practice everything from calming and assisting tired divers to managing a search for a missing diver—all under the guidance of experienced Divers Market instructors who keep it real, relevant, and adventure-ready.

This course includes academic review, confined water sessions, and two days of rescue scenarios in open water.

Prerequisites:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

• EFR® Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months

Course Materials:

PADI Rescue Diver eLearning or Rescue Diver Manual (available through Divers Market)

Get ready to become the diver that others look to in emergencies—and take a major step toward your PADI Divemaster or professional-level training.

Your adventure in rescue starts here.

Please note: Tuition payments are non-refundable.

Sharpen Your Skills with the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

You have the passion. You want to join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving. You want to live the dive lifestyle and explore the underwater world and go places and see things you have never experienced. More than a pipe dream? Absolutely! Do it by becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver – a rating that puts you in a class of distinction – writing your ticket to endless adventure and opportunities through the experience and scuba training that sets you apart. The Fun Part With the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, you have reached the highest non professional level in the PADI System of diver education. It means that you have acquired significant training and experience in a variety of dive environments.

Prerequisites:

1. Open Water Diver

2. Advanced Open Water Diver

3. Rescue Diver

4. 50 Logged Dives

5. Five Specialty Diver Courses

No refunds on tuition payments.

PADI Divemaster Course at Divers Market, Inc.

Lead the Dive. Inspire Others. Go Pro.

Are you ready to take your diving to the next level—and start leading the way? The PADI Divemaster course at Divers Market is your first step into the world of professional diving. You’ll transform your passion for SCUBA into real leadership as you build confidence, skills, and experience guiding dives and assisting instructors.

From pool to ocean, classroom to practical scenarios, this course trains you to supervise dive activities, mentor new divers, and be a trusted leader in any dive environment.

What You'll Learn:

• Dive theory, physics, and physiology

• Risk management, supervision techniques, and site setup

• Leading certified divers and assisting with student training

• Conducting programs like Skin Diver, Scuba Review, and Discover Local Diving

• Hands-on training with mapping, search and recovery, deep dives, and more

You'll be mentored by Divers Market's experienced instructors who bring real-world leadership into every part of your training.

What You Can Do as a Divemaster:

• Supervise diving activities and assist with diver training

• Lead dives for certified divers

• Conduct certain PADI programs independently

• Become eligible for PADI Instructor Development training

• Join the global network of PADI dive professionals

Prerequisites:

• 18 years old

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)

• Minimum of 40 logged dives to begin, 60 to certify

• Medical clearance within the last 12 months

This is more than just a course—it’s a transformation into the diver others rely on. Are you ready to lead, guide, and inspire?

Contact the shop to sign up and get started.

Please note: Tuition payments are non-refundable.

Down there, it’s different. It takes additional training. Here’s where you get it.

The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see things others can only dream about.
In this course you will experience what it’s like to dive beyond 60 feet.

No refunds on tuition payments.

Dive Dry. Stay Warm. Explore More.
New England diving is full of surprises—shipwrecks, marine life, and… yeah, sometimes chilly water! That’s where dry suit diving comes in.

With a dry suit, you stay warm and comfortable while pushing your dive season further. Whether you're aiming for year-round dives or longer bottom times, learning to dive dry opens up a whole new world.

Our Dry Suit Diver Course is easy, fun, and super practical. You’ll complete some quick online learning, join us for a pool session, and then head out for two open water dives. By the end, you'll be confident and ready to dive dry anywhere.

How to Get Started with Dry Suit Diving
It’s easier than you think! With one pool session and two open water dives, you’ll learn how to dive dry with comfort and confidence. Our experienced instructors will walk you through buoyancy control and give you tips to fast-track your skills.

Step 1: PADI eLearning
Learn on your schedule—anytime, anywhere. With PADI eLearning, you’ll knock out the knowledge portion of your Dry Suit course at your own pace, whether you're at home, at work, or on the go.

Got questions? We’re always here to help before you hit the water.

* Time commitment: Just 2–4 hours

Step 2: In the Water with Your Instructor
Now the fun begins! You’ll work with a Divers Market instructor to get hands-on with your dry suit—learning how to don and doff it, dial in your weighting, and build comfort with the key skills. After that, it’s off to two open water dives to put it all into action.Heads up: Training and gear rental fees are separate.
* Time commitment: 2–3 days total

No refunds on tuition payments.

Objective

The course is designed to train and educate the general diving public in the techniques of using oxygen as first aid for a suspected dive injury. In addition, this course will introduce novice divers to the fundamentals of recognizing diving injury warning signs, response and management. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education.

The Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries course is not designed to train lay persons to provide oxygen to the general public. While the medical standards and equipment are the same regarding the emergency use of oxygen for both divers and non-divers, the  Oxygen Provider course does not prepare individuals to respond to the ill or injured member of the general public by using emergency oxygen.

Recommended Minimum Hours of Training

• Knowledge Development (on-line academics)  1 hour
• Skills Development (Practice)  3 Hours

This course should be taught as a four-hour program. The time needed to teach the course varies and depends on many factors including the number of students and their ability to process the educational components of the program. Instructors who want to include subjects or training beyond the course requirements may do so only before or following the course. Any additional training must not be required for completion of course requirements.

Learning Objectives

Course participants must be familiar with the signs and symptoms of major diving injuries including near drowning and decompression illnesses (arterial gas embolism and decompression sickness).

Course participants must demonstrate proper deployment, assembly, disassembly, and use of all components of the PADI Oxygen Unit. This includes use of the demand inhalator valve / mask, constant flow (delivering oxygen at least 15 lpm), non-rebreather mask and oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet.

Course participants must complete the  Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries examination with a minimum passing score of 80 percent. The instructor will review the examination with each participant to ensure 100 percent understanding of the material.

Skill Performance Objectives

To successfully complete the  Oxygen Provider course, participants must demonstrate skill and confidence during deployment, assembly and disassembly of all parts of the  Oxygen Unit (or other acceptable units).

The course participant must demonstrate skill and confidence while providing emergency oxygen to simulated injured divers by:

- Assessing the scene and oxygen provider safety 
- Deploying and operating the  Oxygen Unit
- Selecting and preparing the appropriate oxygen mask 
- Operating the  Oxygen Unit and using these oxygen delivery devices:

- Demand inhalator valve and mask
- Constant-flow, non-rebreather mask
- Oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet
- Identification of the main components of the  Oxygen Unit
- Jumbo D cylinder and valve
- Multi-function regulator
- “T” handle
- Handwheel/wrench
- Oxygen washer
- Constant-flow controller
- Intermediate (green) pressure hose
- Pressure activated check valve (in threaded outlet)
- Demand inhalator valve
- Oronasal mask
- Non-rebreather mask
- Oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet

No refunds on tuition payments.

PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course at Divers Market, Inc.

Dive Longer. Feel Better. Go Further.

Want to stay down longer and get back in the water sooner? Welcome to the PADI Enriched Air Diver course—the most popular specialty course in the world, and for good reason. With Enriched Air Nitrox, you can enjoy longer bottom times, shorter surface intervals, and more time doing what you love: diving.

At Divers Market, we make it easy and flexible with PADI’s eLearning, letting you complete the academic portion online and at your own pace—anytime, anywhere.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to safely dive with Enriched Air Nitrox up to 40% oxygen

• How to manage exposure limits and dive planning

• How to analyze oxygen content in your tank

• How to adjust your dive computer settings for Nitrox

• The benefits, risks, and procedures for using Enriched Air

How It Works:

Once enrolled, you’ll dive into interactive online modules filled with videos, quizzes, graphics, and reading—all designed to keep your training engaging and efficient. You’ll also get unlimited access to your digital manual for future reference.

Practical Application:

Before certification, you’ll complete a hands-on session with one of our instructors to practice analyzing tanks, labeling cylinders, and setting your dive computer.

This required session is just $50.

Timeframe:

You’ll have one full year to complete the eLearning after registration—so no pressure, no deadlines, just flexible learning.

Ready to level up your dives?

Sign up today and start breathing smarter with Enriched Air!

Please note: Tuition and practical session fees are non-refundable.

Learn how to trouble shoot your equipment!

Want to learn more about how your equipment operates and learn valuable care techniques from a dive professional? Then check into our PADI Equipment Specialist program.

You’ll need to be at least a PADI Scuba Diver (PADI Junior Scuba Diver or equivalent) and be 12 or older.

During your Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself with the operation and maintenance of your own personal equipment.You may also be given the opportunity by your instructor to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment.

The program is not designed to be an extensive equipment-repair program, however, it does provide you with the following:

Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment. Routine, recommended care and maintenance procedures, and equipment storage. Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures. (May include a demonstration of repair procedures.) Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment. (Optional trying of new or unfamiliar equipment in confined water may be included.)

No refunds on tuition payments.

Take a Deep Breath—Full Face Style!
Ready to try something different? The PADI Full Face Mask Specialty Course is your chance to dive with a whole new perspective. You'll learn everything you need to dive safely and confidently using a full face mask—think crystal-clear vision, natural breathing, and serious underwater comfort.

We’ll start with a hands-on gear session to get you familiar with the system, followed by skills training in the pool, and then take it all into open water for the real-deal experience.

Public Safety Divers—this one's built for you! Whether you're prepping for the job or just want to expand your skill set, this specialty adds a powerful tool to your dive kit.

Prerequisites:

• PADI Open Water Certification or comparable certification from another agency

• Current Medical Questionnaire

• PADI Student Record File filled out at registration

What Will You Need:

• SCUBA gear – rentals available

• Full Face mask – rental available

Areas Covered:

• Features of full face masks

• Benefits of diving with a full face mask

• Underwater Communication

• One Class, One Pool Session, Two Open Water Dives

 No refunds on tuition payments.

First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries - A DAN Program

The objectives of this course are to train and educate the general diving public and interested non-divers in the first aid techniques for a suspected hazardous marine life injury. In addition, this course will introduce divers to the identification of potentially hazardous marine life and how to avoid hazardous marine life injuries. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education.

Skill Performance Objectives
To successfully complete the DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries course, participants must demonstrate skill and confidence providing first aid to injured divers who have simulated hazardous marine life injuries.

No refunds on tuition payments.

Night diving is both exciting and adventurous. It allows us to see marine life that we don't normally see in the day light hours.

The Night Diver course is designed to allow students to participate in at least three night dives under the direct supervision of a qualified PADI Instructor.

Students will learn about underwater lights, safety equipment, and back-up lights. Students will also demonstrate basic night diving orientation skills, hand / light signals, experience natural bioluminescence and much, much more. Three logged dives with an Instructor are required for certification.

 A PADI Night Diver certification card will be issued after successful completion of all three dives.

It will go towards your Master Diver Rating. The highest certification a recreational diver can achieve.  

No refunds on tuition payments.

 Complete the PADI eLearning Nitrox program then set up a practical session at Divers Market. Practical sessions will be set up on an individual basis and should last approximately one hour. Students will take a quick quiz to make sure they understand the material, will be shown our Nitrox system, and you will also learn how to analyze a Nitrox tank and utilizing your personal dive computer (supplied if you do not own one).

Below is an example of your bottom times!

No refunds on tuition payments.

Emergency First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid training organization. Dedicated to training the lay rescuer, EFR courses encompasses adult, child and infant CPR skills, provides AED and First Aid training, and feature an outstanding First Aid at Work component. The company’s award-winning programs and state-of-the-art training materials make it a favorite among divers around the world.

Many divers take the Emergency First Response courses to meet program prerequisites, such as PADI Rescue Diver, or as preparation for becoming a PADI Divemaster. However, most have also found the EFR program to be important in every day life. They have taken a significant step in emergency preparedness, and feel confident that they can provide care should an emergency situation arise.

What do I need to start?

•  No dive certification required

•  No minimum age limit

What will I do?

The course incorporates independent study to prepare you for a classroom and hands-on skill development session with your instructor. You will learn the same patient care techniques used by medical professionals, but at a lay person level.

How long will it take?

Depending on the amount of independent study and the class size, the Primary Care and Secondary Care courses may be completed in as little as two sessions.

What will I need?

•  Participant Manuals
•  Participant DVD
•  PIC Certification Card
•  Pocket Mask

No refunds on tuition payments.

Be the one ready to help a fellow diver should the need arise by becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider.

The Fun Part

Breathe easy—knowing that you know how to recognize illnesses treatable by emergency oxygen. Being the best buddy you can be means being prepared – especially in a time of need.

What You Learn

•  Recognize diving illnesses treatable by emergency oxygen
•  Properly setup equipment
•  Administer emergency oxygen

The Scuba Gear You Use

Scuba gear is not necessary to take this course.

The Learning Materials You Need

The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Manual is an important component of PADI’s Emergency Oxygen training program. Before class, you’ll review a step-by-step explanation of when and how to provide emergency oxygen. You’ll also learn about safety considerations, and how to assemble and disassemble emergency oxygen equipment. The care-at-a-glance card is a quick reference guide to pack in your gear bag and review in case of an emergency.

Prerequisites

Though suited for divers, this course has no prerequisites and doesn’t include dives, which means it is equally applicable to those who are around divers – boat crew, non-diving buddies, lifeguards, and shore staff. You don’t need any previous CPR or first aid training to take the course.

No refunds on tuition payments.

Join REEF, along with PADI's Project AWARE, and add an exciting new dimension to your next dive. We all know that the world's reefs are endangered and how many marine life populations are declining. Defining the extent of the problem and evaluating management solutions require a continual flow of accurate data tracking marine life populations. Unfortunately, the scientific communities lack the personnel, time, and funding to gather this large amount of critical data. Now, with the help of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) and PADI's Project AWARE, recreational divers can assist in this valuable data collection by participating in a Fish Survey Program.

It's as easy as 1, 2, and 3! First, start by enrolling in a REEF Fish ID course. This short training class, followed by 2 open water dives, will teach you the names of local marine life you are likely to see in your area and how to identify them. Second, while on you next dive, take along a dive slate and record the names and abundance of the local marine life you see during your dive. Third, after the dive, record your sightings on the easy-to-use scanning form and return it to REEF headquarters.

The surveys are scanned into a database designed for marine life management studies to be used for conservation projects around the world. Members of REEF are invited to conduct surveys on every dive and submit their findings. REEF also invites you to participate in specialized surveys such as the week long Great American Fish Count or maybe join the REEF Team for a one week field survey at a favorite dive destination. This is a great way to enjoy the sport you have come to love and give something back so that future generations may enjoy as well.

This course is brand new for the New England area! One of our Instructors co-authored the training guidelines of this course while the program was being created. Take this course from the people who put it together.

No refunds on tuition payments.

Want to improve the quality of your digital underwater photographs? Interested in purchasing an underwater camera, but don't know much about it? Here is the course for you.

The digital underwater photographer specialty course has two levels of certification. Level one provides the diver with the basic understanding, preparation, care and maintenance of the camera and housing and the basic techniques for taking underwater photographs while diving in an environmentally friendly manner. This class leads to the Digital Underwater Photographer Level One certification. The class starts with a lecture and review of basic underwater photography. The next step is to make a local dive where students use their cameras to take underwater photos. After the dive we will review the photos taken to quickly evaluate the results of your training and clean the photographic gear.

Level two is the full certification of the Digital Underwater Photographer and it expands the knowledge of underwater photography beyond level one. It starts with a lecture about underwater photography techniques and image formats. A dive is then made at another local site. After the dive students participate in a workshop where they download their photos using software that can manipulate the pictures to change aspects of the images and save it in different formats. A debriefing is held after that to discuss the results of their work where suggestions are made to help improve techniques and they rinse and clean the photographic gear.

No refunds on tuition payments.

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.

If you're a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 10 years old, you can enroll in the PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course.

About the Course – PADI Self-Reliant Diver
Offered at Divers Market, Inc., the PADI Self-Reliant Diver course is designed for experienced divers who want to strengthen their ability to plan and execute dives independently. While traditional scuba diving emphasizes the buddy system, there are circumstances where diving alone is necessary or preferred—whether for underwater photography, exploration, or professional responsibilities. This course equips divers with the knowledge, techniques, and mindset required to safely conduct solo dives when appropriate.

Self-reliant diving is a specialized skill set, not suited for all divers, but valuable for those who meet the prerequisites and are ready to take on the additional responsibility. By completing this course through Divers Market’s experienced PADI instructors, you will improve your self-sufficiency, reinforce critical dive planning skills, and gain greater confidence in both solo and team diving situations.

Prerequisites:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification

• Minimum age: 18 years

• At least 100 logged dives

• Completion of a skills evaluation with a PADI Self-Reliant Diver Instructor at Divers Market

Join us at Divers Market to take the next step in your dive training and explore the discipline, preparation, and independence of self-reliant diving.

Academic Overview – Self-Reliant Diver Course
At Divers Market, Inc., the PADI Self-Reliant Diver course focuses on developing the skills and strategies needed to safely manage dive scenarios without a buddy. Through a structured academic and in-water training approach, you’ll learn how to independently assess risk, plan dives using calculated air consumption rates, and apply redundant life-support systems—all critical components of solo dive readiness.

Key topics covered include:

• Dive planning based on your personal Surface Air Consumption (SAC) rate

• Redundancy in gas supply and critical dive equipment

• Emergency preparedness and self-rescue techniques

• Navigational strategies and situational awareness

• Deployment and use of a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB)

In-Water Training:
You’ll complete three instructor-led training dives through Divers Market, where you’ll practice essential self-reliant diving techniques, including:

• Conducting an air consumption rate swim for dive planning

• Executing gas switches to a redundant air source in a simulated emergency

• Swimming without a mask to build confidence and problem-solving ability

• Navigating to predetermined underwater locations and returning to the exit point

• Deploying a DSMB safely and accurately during ascent

Bonus Credit Opportunity:
Ask your Divers Market PADI Instructor how the first dive of this Specialty may count as an Adventure Dive toward your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Through disciplined training and expert guidance at Divers Market, you’ll gain greater self-reliance and expand your capabilities as a confident, prepared diver.

Required Equipment – Self-Reliant Diver Course
In addition to your standard scuba gear, the PADI Self-Reliant Diver course at Divers Market, Inc. requires specialized equipment to support independent dive planning and redundancy. These items ensure your ability to respond to emergencies and maintain control throughout a solo dive.

Required equipment includes:

• Standard Dive Equipment (Regulator, BCD, mask, fins, appropriate exposure suit,...)

• Surface Marker Buoy with at least 100 ft. of line

• Redundant gas source: Pony cylinder, twin cylinders with isolation valve or sidemount configuration. Redundant gas supply must be configured so that the diver can access it with one hand.

• Redundant depth gauge and bottom timer, or dive computer.

• Redundant surface signaling devices (both visual and audible).

• Knife/cutting tool

• Slate & pencil

• Back-up mask (recommended)

Before You Begin – Required Documentation
Prior to starting your Self-Reliant Diver course at Divers Market, Inc., you must complete the PADI Student Record File, which includes a Medical Statement and Liability Release.

If you answer “Yes” to any of the medical history questions, a signed approval from a licensed physician is required before you can participate in any in-water training. This ensures your safety and readiness for the physical demands of scuba diving.

You can download the current PADI Medical Statement [here], review it carefully, and—if needed—print a copy to bring to your physician for evaluation and signature.

Please return your completed and signed documentation to Divers Market prior to the start of <span class="

PADI Public Safety Diver

Real Training. Real Conditions. Real Impact.

Are you ready to take your dive skills beyond recreational limits and into the world of real-world response? The PADI Public Safety Diver course is designed for those who want to serve their communities while diving with purpose and precision.

At Divers Market, we’re proud to support divers stepping up to this level of responsibility. Whether you're part of a fire department, law enforcement agency, search and rescue team—or simply passionate about public service—this course gives you the specialized training to safely conduct underwater operations in challenging environments.

What You’ll Learn:

• Risk assessments and scene evaluation

• Search patterns, evidence recovery, and documentation

• Surface support coordination and team communication

• Use of full face masks, dry suits, redundant air systems and lift bags

• Limited visibility and zero-visibility dive techniques

Course Requirements:
Participants must be at least 18 years old and certified as Advanced Open Water Divers. You’ll also need current CPR/First Aid (EFR) training and solid comfort in the water.

This isn’t your average dive course—it’s built for serious divers who want to make a difference.

Let’s Talk Commitment:
We’ll combine academic learning with real-world practice scenarios. You’ll be diving in conditions that mirror actual call-outs—tough, task-loaded, and incredibly rewarding.

Ready to become part of the response team?

Call or stop by Divers Market to find out when the next course runs—and gear up to dive with a purpose.