DIVE-PRO

DIVE-PRO is a specialized training division of Aqua Sports, Inc. offering:
(1.) SCUBA diving certification courses from beginner to professional,
(2.) Daily SCUBA diving excursions in Florida (4-6 hour trips),
(3.) Daily SCUBA diving excursions in New England (4-6 hour trips), and
(4.) World SCUBA diving expeditions (3-21 day trips).

The Dive-Pro division of Aqua Sports, Inc. has been called "One of the Best SCUBA Training Operations in the Country."

Our elite training staff includes: marine biologist, underwater archeologist, shark expert, award-winning and published underwater photographers, military divers, international researchers, professional rescuers, master scuba diving trainers, and experienced educators.

Aqua Sports, Inc. has been featured by Sport Diver Magazine, SCUBA Diving Magazine, SCUBA Board, SCUBA News, Diving In Depth, ESPN Radio, Best Damn Sports Show Period, Hard Rock Resort & Casino, Marriott Hotels, Trump International Hotel, Orlando Style Magazine, Boca Raton Magazine, Broward News, and many more.

Aqua Sports, Inc. has trained SCUBA divers and rescuers from the U.S. Military, U.S. Government, World Health Organization, Environmental Protection Agency, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, International Research Organizations, Scientific Agencies, Universities, Colleges, Professional Rescue Agencies, and more.

We take pride in making you the best diver you can be.

We believe that your SCUBA diving and rescue training is your foundation for safety and fun. We care about your safety, and pledge to maximize your fun.

Learn from the best. Experience the Aqua Sports, Inc. difference, and benefit for a lifetime.

Certification Courses
SCUBA Diving

OPEN WATER DIVER - SCUBA DIVING CERTIFICATION COURSE: This is the most popular SCUBA diving certification course in the world. This course is designed for individuals seeking a SCUBA diving certification. This certification course consists of three parts: (1.) Open Water Diver - Classroom, (2.) Open Water Diver - Pool, and (3.) Open Water Diver - Open Water Dives. Students may enroll in any combination of the three parts to incrementally work toward completing the entire course:
Open Water Diver - Classroom Only
Open Water Diver - Pool Only
Open Water Diver - Open Water Dives Only
Open Water Diver - Classroom & Pool
Open Water Diver - Classroom, Pool & Open Water Dives

OPEN WATER DIVER - CLASSROOM ONLY REFERRAL: This SCUBA diving course is designed for students who wish to complete the "Open Water Diver - Classroom Only" portion of the Open Water Diver course, and then receive an Open Water Diver Referral (Classroom Only), which will enable the student to complete the remaining two water-based parts (Pool and Open Water Dives) of the Open Water Diver certification course with another instructor, while on vacation in a tropical destination. Because the student has completed the lengthy classroom work prior to vacation, this course enables the student to quickly and conveniently complete an Open Water Diver certification while on vacation by participating in pool lessons and open water dives with an instructor.
Open Water Diver - Classroom Only

OPEN WATER DIVER - CLASSROOM & POOL REFERRAL: This SCUBA diving course is designed for students who wish to complete the "Open Water Diver - Classroom & Pool" portions of the Open Water Diver course, and then receive an Open Water Diver Referral (Classroom & Pool), which will enable the student to complete the remaining ocean part (Open Water Dives) of the Open Water Diver certification course with another instructor, while on vacation in a tropical destination. Because the student has completed the lengthy classroom and pool work prior to vacation, this course enables the student to quickly and conveniently complete an Open Water Diver certification while on vacation by simply diving in the ocean with an instructor.
Open Water Diver - Classroom & Pool

ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER: This SCUBA diving certification course is designed for Open Water Diver certified individuals seeking to enhance their skill, safety, and diving experience. The certification course consists of two parts:
Advanced Open Water Diver - Classroom & Pool
Advanced Open Water - Open Water Dives

RESCUE DIVER: This SCUBA diving certification course is designed for Advanced Open Water Diver certified individuals seeking to enhance their rescue, safety and accident management skills, safety, and diving experience. This certification course consists of two parts:
Rescue Diver - Classroom & Pool
Rescue Diver - Open Water Dives

MASTER SCUBA DIVER: This SCUBA diving certification course is designed for Rescue Diver certified individuals seeking to obtain the highest level recreational SCUBA diving certification. This certification course consists of two parts:
Master SCUBA Diver - Classroom & Pool
Master SCUBA Diver - Open Water Dives

DIVE MASTER: This SCUBA diving certification course is designed for Rescue Diver certified individuals seeking to become professional divers capable of escorting certified divers on dive trips. This certification course consists of two parts:
Dive Master - Classroom & Pool
Dive Master - Open Water Dives

ASSISTANT SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTOR: This SCUBA diving certification course is designed for Dive Master certified individuals seeking to become an Assistant SCUBA Diving Instructor, which is a prerequisite to becoming a SCUBA diving instructor. This certification course consists of two parts:
Assistant SCUBA Instructor - Classroom & Pool
Assistant SCUBA Instructor - Open Water Dives

SPECIALTY DIVER: This SCUBA diving certification course is designed for Open Water Diver or higher certified individuals seeking to enhance their skill, safety, and diving experience in one particular area (i.e., Search & Recovery Diving, Deep Diving, Night Diving, Ship Wreck Diving, Drift Diving, Navigation Diving, etc.). This certification course consists of two parts:
Specialty Diver - Classroom & Pool
Specialty Diver - Open Water Dives

PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY DIVER: This SCUBA diving certification course is designed for Open Water Diver or higher certified individuals seeking to enhance their skill and buoyancy control. Students may participate in either one or both of the following course options:
Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver - Classroom & Pool
Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver - Open Water Dives

DAYLIGHT DIVE: SCUBA diving excursion designed for Open Water Diver certified individuals seeking to go SCUBA diving for the day. Dives may include beach, boat, coral reef, and/or ship wreck dives.
Open Water Dive - Daylight Dive

NIGHT DIVE: SCUBA diving excursion designed for Open Water Diver certified individuals seeking to go SCUBA diving during the night. Dives may include beach, boat, coral reef, and/or ship wreck dives.
Open Water Dive - Night Dive

LOBSTER DIVE: SCUBA diving excursion designed for Open Water Diver certified individuals seeking to go SCUBA diving for lobsters.
Open Water Dive - Lobster Dive

SCUBA REVIEW: SCUBA diving non-certification course designed for Open Water Diver certified individuals who have not been SCUBA diving in more than six months, and seek to review SCUBA diving skills and knowledge under the guidance of a professional instructor. Students may participate in either one or both of the following course options:
SCUBA Review - Classroom & Pool
SCUBA Review - Open Water Dives

TRY SCUBA: SCUBA diving non-certification course designed for individuals who want to try SCUBA diving in a swimming pool, under the direct supervision of a professional instructor.
Try SCUBA - Classroom & Pool

DISCOVER SCUBA: SCUBA diving non-certification course designed for individuals who are not certified in SCUBA diving, and may never have SCUBA dived before, but would like to try SCUBA diving under the direct supervision of a professional instructor. This non-certification course consists of two parts:
Discover SCUBA - Classroom & Pool
Discover SCUBA - Open Water Dives

SNORKELING & SKIN DIVING: Snorkeling & Skin Diving non-certification course designed for non-certified individuals who seek to learn how to snorkel & skin dive for maximum safety and fun. Students may participate in either one or both of the following two course options:
Snorkeling & Skin Diving - Classroom & Pool
Snorkeling & Skin Diving - Open Water Dives

VACATION DIVE PLANNING: Our professional dive staff will work with you to ensure that while on vacation you enjoy the very best dives sites, location, operators, and equipment that fit your interests and abilities. Don't take unnecessary risks in a foreign country, and don't be over charged by unknown vendors. Let Aqua Sports, Inc. tailor the perfect dive itinerary for your group of 1-4 divers. Use our vast world traveling and diving experience to your advantage. Aqua Sports, Inc. will book your diving activities and take all the headache and worries out of planning. When you arrive at your vacation destination, simply follow your dive itinerary and have an exciting, fun, and safe adventure that has been tailored specifically to your interests and abilities. Your total dive training and experience is our job.
Vacation Dive Planning

For a complete list of all SCUBA diving courses, with detailed descriptions click Dive-Pro.

Certification Agencies

PADI: Try SCUBA, Junior SCUBA Diver (8-9 years old), SCUBA Review, Resort Course (SCUBA Diver), SCUBA Diving Excursions, Dive Buddy Network (Dive Club), Open Water SCUBA Diver, Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver, Rescue Diver, Specialty SCUBA Diver (Night Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Boat Diver, Shore Diver, Drift Diver, Navigation Diver, Coral Reef Diver, and more), Master SCUBA Diver, Dive Master, Assistant SCUBA Diving Instructor, SCUBA Diving Instructor, Master SCUBA Diving Instructor.

YMCA SCUBA: Try SCUBA, Junior SCUBA Diver (8-9 years old), SCUBA Review, Resort Course (SCUBA Diver), SCUBA Diving Excursions, Dive Buddy Network (Dive Club), Open Water SCUBA Diver, Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver, Rescue Diver, Specialty SCUBA Diver (Night Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Boat Diver, Shore Diver, Drift Diver, Navigation Diver, Coral Reef Diver, and more), Master SCUBA Diver, Dive Master, Assistant SCUBA Diving Instructor, SCUBA Diving Instructor, Master SCUBA Diving Instructor.

PDIC: Try SCUBA, Junior SCUBA Diver (8-9 years old), SCUBA Review, Resort Course (SCUBA Diver), SCUBA Diving Excursions, Dive Buddy Network (Dive Club), Open Water SCUBA Diver, Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver, Rescue Diver, Specialty SCUBA Diver (Night Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Boat Diver, Shore Diver, Drift Diver, Navigation Diver, Coral Reef Diver, and more), Master SCUBA Diver, Dive Master, Assistant SCUBA Diving Instructor, SCUBA Diving Instructor, Master SCUBA Diving Instructor.

CMAS: Try SCUBA, Junior SCUBA Diver (8-9 years old), SCUBA Review, Resort Course (SCUBA Diver), SCUBA Diving Excursions, Dive Buddy Network (Dive Club), Open Water SCUBA Diver, Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver, Rescue Diver, Specialty SCUBA Diver (Night Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Boat Diver, Shore Diver, Drift Diver, Navigation Diver, Coral Reef Diver, and more), Master SCUBA Diver, Dive Master, Assistant SCUBA Diving Instructor, SCUBA Diving Instructor, Master SCUBA Diving Instructor.

Training Locations

Aqua Sports, Inc. instructors conduct certification training courses in the following metropolitan areas:

Massahcusetts (MA): Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Newburyport, Glouster, Hyannis, Fitchburg, New Bedford, Natick

Rhode Island (RI): Providence, Newport, Warwick, Westerly, Woonsocket, Cranston, Narragansett, Pawtucket, Bristol

Connecticut (CT): Hartford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Stamford, Danbury, New Haven, New Britain, Rockville, Torrington

Maine (ME): Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville, York, Bangor, Rockland, Boothbay, Auburn, Belfast, Ellsworth, Rumford

New Hampshire (NH): Concord, Nashua, Manchester, Portsmouth, Dover, Keene, Newport, Laconia, Exeter, Marlborough

Florida (FL): Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County), Miami (Dade County), Staurt (Martin County), Key Largo, and Key West.

To see if we conduct training near you, telephone Customer Service . New classes are being added daily. Some areas offer classes more frequently than other areas.

Flexible Schedule

The Dive-Pro "Executive Program" provides you with maximum scheduling flexibility.

Study at home. Progress at your own pace. Schedule classes that fit YOUR schedule. Multiple convenient locations. Quick & Easy certification.

(1.) Simply, register for an Dive-Pro course online.
(2.) We will forward to you the SCUBA diving book(s) and/or video(s) for your SCUBA Diving course.
(3.) Study the book(s) and/or video(s) in the comfort of your own home, and at your own pace. There is no time limit on completing your studying.
(4.) Whenever you complete your book(s) and/or video(s), contact us to schedule your brief classroom, pool or ocean training.
(5.) Classroom and pool training is conducted in most of the above listed areas on a convenient schedule. You can choose the day, date, time, and location that best fits YOUR schedule, and then tell us when you will be joining us to complete your certification. We teach in so many areas that there is almost always a classroom or pool training near you.

Massachusetts (MA), Rhode Island (RI), Connecticut (CT), New Hampshire (NH), and Maine (ME): SCUBA Diving training sessions conducted in the ocean are available nearly every Saturday & Sunday at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm from May 1st - November 30th.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Florida), Pompano Beach, FL (Florida), Boca Raton, FL (Florida), West Palm Beach, FL (Florida), Miami, FL (Florida), Key Largo, FL (Florida), Key West, FL (Florida): SCUBA Diving training sessions conducted in the ocean are available nearly everyday of the year at 8:30 am and 1:30 pm.

Register today!

How to Register for Courses

Individuals may register for classes through this website:

(1.) Go to the HOME page, (2.) REGISTER as a STUDENT and LOGIN, (3.) Add your desired course(s) to your shopping cart and check out.

Within 24 hours, you will receive an email with all of the instructions on how to complete your course and obtain your certification.

It's Easy!

For your convenience, students may also register for classes by telephoning Customer Service.

For groups larger than 6 students, we will conduct the certification training at your facility. We provide the instruction, equipment, and certificaitons. Telephone Customer Service to schedule your class.

Daily SCUBA Diving Excursions

Aqua Sports, Inc. conducts daily SCUBA diving excursions according to the following schedule:

Massachusetts (MA): Saturday 9:00 am & 12:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am & 12:00 pm (SCUBA diving sites include Glouster, MA, Rockport, MA, Hyannis, MA)*

Rhode Island (RI): Saturday 9:00 am & 12:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am & 12:00 pm (SCUBA diving sites include New Port, RI, Jamestown, RI, Tiverton, RI)*

Florida (FL): Everyday 8:30 am & 1:30 pm (SCUBA diving sites include Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hollywood, FL, Pompano, FL, Miami, FL, Boca Raton, FL, Key Largo, FL, Key West, FL)

Call Customer Service to make your dive reservations today!

*SCUBA diving excursions in New England are conducted from May 1st to November 30st each year or when the water temperature exceeds 50 degrees F..

Exotic SCUBA Diving Vacations

Aqua Sports, Inc. sponsors 12 World SCUBA diving expeditions per year.

2003 SCUBA Diving Expeditions: Costa Rica, Grenada, Hawaii (Big Island), St. John, Puerto Rico, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Key Largo, FL, Key West, FL

2004 SCUBA Diving Expeditions: St. Thomas, Hawaii (Maui), Bonaire, St. Lucia, Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Key Largo, FL, Key West, FL

2005 SCUBA Diving Expeditions: Bora Bora, Tahiti, Cozumel, Hawaii (Kaui), Fort Lauderdale, FL Key Largo, FL Key West, FL

2006 SCUBA Diving Expeditions: Western Australia, Cozumel, Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Key Largo, FL, Key West, FL

2007 SCUBA Diving Expeditions: Accepting reservations for the Aqua Sports, Inc. & Carnival Cruise Line (October 2007) dive vacation. Dive 4 of the world's best dive sites in one week! Explore Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize & Honduras Bay Islands! Limited space available. Call Customer Service for more information.

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