Recreational Training at Diver's Depot
Taken Online (eLearning) or in a Traditional Instructor-led Course

eLearning Course Fees are in addition to prices below. Click HERE for more details.

PADI eLearning
PADI Seal Team (8 yrs of age to begin) $199
The PADI Seal Team program keeps youngsters diving, learning and having fun until they are ready to enroll in the PADI Junior Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver course. Fifteen AquaMissions comprise the program.
Bubblemaker (8 yrs of age to begin) $59
The Bubblemaker program introduces scuba as an activity that allows children to experience the underwater world. Under close supervision, participants swim around and play on scuba in shallow confined water.
Discover Snorkeling (8 yrs of age to begin) $59
The Discover Snorkeling experience introduces the general public to the underwater world. Since most people can learn to snorkel safely on their own, Discover Snorkeling focuses on providing guidance and assistance while they explore
Skin Diver (8 yrs of age to begin) $149
The course is intended to be taught to the general public to create interest in the underwater environment, provide a physical conditioning program, serve as a pre-training program for children whose age or level of competency is insufficient to complete the requirements for scuba diving, and serve as a phase of advanced aquatics.
Discover Scuba (10 yrs of age to begin) $69 Group / $99 Private
Discover Scuba is a opportunity to try SCUBA under the supervision of a SCUBA Instructor in a short less than two hour experience. Just thirty minutes of classroom and a hour in the pool to see if SCUBA Diving Lessons are for you. We furnish everything except: swim suit ( you may wear shorts and t shirt - no cut offs) towel and enthusiasm.
Discover Scuba Diving (10 yrs of age to begin) $199 Group (2-4) / $299 Private
Discover Scuba Diving is Discover Scuba program above Discover Scuba however we also take you diving in an open water environment, example: Blue Lagoon in Huntsville, Tx, Clear Springs, Terrell, Tx or starting in 2012 Lake Naconiche here in Nacogdoches. If you have not heard Lake Naconiche is crystal clear and the county has already build us a under water park. Just 15 minutes from town. The big advantage of this experience is you not only have the opportunity to try Scuba under close supervision of one of our Instructors you also get credit for one of the two dives for the Scuba Diver certification or credit for one of the four dives for the Open Water Diver Course.
Scuba Review (10 yrs of age to begin) Private: $100 - Group: $200
This course helps certified divers update their dive knowledge and skills, especially after a period of diving inactivity.
PADI Open Water Silver Course (10 yrs of age to begin) $299
This is the Open Water Diver course. Consists of four weekday evening classes and two weekend day classes for open water training. Minimum of 3 students per private class. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
PADI Open Water Silver Plus Course $499
This course is similar to the Silver Course with additional training, materials, dives, and a classroom meeting added for certification in a Specialty. One or two extra dives are added to the second day of open water diving. Specialities offered are Underwater Photographer, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Nitrox, and Boat Diver. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
PADI Open Water Silver Express Course $299
This course is similar to the Silver Course. Consists of class & pool Sat/Sun (2 days) four lessons condensed to two days and completed on a weekend to accommodate scheduling. Open water training on another weekend. Minimum of 3 students per private class. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
PADI Open Water Gold Course Private class/pool $499
The Gold Open Water Diver Course lets you schedule the classroom and pool sessions at your convenience. The open water training dives however, must be done using our existing schedule. Usually, we do our open water training during the weekend. For classes of four or more, we will consider a schedule of private open water training dives. Great for families or a group of friends. Minimum of two students per private class or $749 for one. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
PADI Open Water Platinum Course Private class/pool/lake $599
The Platinum Open Water Diver Course lets you schedule classroom sessions, pool sessions and two additional days for open water training dives at your convenience; however the two days chosen for open water must be consecutive days. Perfect for anyone with a busy schedule. Minimum of two students per private class or $899 for one. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
PADI Open Water Platinum Plus Course Private class/pool/lake $699
The Platinum Plus Open Water Diver Course lets you plan your entire course. Classroom, pool and open water dives will be scheduled at your convenience. We work for you on your time. Your open water dives may be scheduled on any day you choose, consecutive or nonconsecutive. Perfect for your seemingly impossible schedule. Minimum of two students per private class or $999 for one. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
Adventure Diver Course $149
Learn more skills and be introduced to various specialties that interest you. Includes one navigation dive, two of any other dives, and rental equipment. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
Enriched Air Diver Course / Nitrox Take online with credit card: $195. Start Now!
Learn techniques for getting more dive time by using enriched air nitrox; enriched air scuba diving equipment considerations; enriched air considerations, including managing oxygen exposure, how to tell what’s in your scuba tank and how to set your dive computer. You can now take the course online then come into the store for a 20-30 minute hands-on session and knowledge review, and you're certified in nitrox! Only additional fee ($30) is for practical and analyzer training. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
Advanced Diver Programs $199
Learn more skills and be introduced to various specialties that interest you. Topics include: Practical aspects of deep diving; Physiological effects of deeper scuba diving; More ways to use your underwater compass; How to navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time; How to better use your dive computer and electronic Recreational Dive Planner TM (eRDPTM); And much, much more, depending on the Adventure Dives you choose. Includes one classroom session, five dives and rental equipment. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
Specialty Programs $59-199
Specialties offered include: Navigation, Night Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Drift Diver, Boat Diver, Multi-level Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Photography. Want to know more? Click here for our Specialties page.
Rescue Diver Course $199
Learn to handle diving emergencies. Includes classroom lecture, open water training and rental equipment. Become a better buddy and be more comfortable dealing with diver's problems. Start Online Today! Traditional Class Info
Emergency First Response Course $59 plus book $14.95
Comprehensive CPR / First Aid course. Also includes the use of Automatic External Defibrillators and Emergency Oxygen.
Emergency Oxygen Provider $99
A one evening program which teaches you how to recognize diving illness treatable by emergency oxygen, properly setup equipment, and administer emergency oxygen. The course includes hands-on O2 usage (assembly/disassembly), materials, certification card and counts as a specialty for MSD.
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Course Information - OW & Beginner Students Please Read Thoroughly!  
Diver’s Depot Provides:
  1. Use of Open Water Videos with a $50 deposit. Videos must be returned within seven (7) days, or deposit will be forfeited. The use of the video reduces required classroom sessions.
  2. SCUBA gear for pool sessions.
  3. SCUBA gear for open water training, including: tank, BCD (Buoyancy Compensating Devise), regulator, wet suit, and extra weights if needed. Rental fee not included in course fee. Rentals are free only with purchase of mask, fins, and snorkel.
  4. Certification card upon completion of the course.
You Provide:
  1. Mask, fins, snorkel, weight belt, and weights (approximately 4 lbs.).
  2. PADI academic package (Crew Pack).
  3. Enthusiasm!!

Note: If you provide your own scuba equipment, it must meet the safety requirements set by Diver’s Depot. No pro-rating of fee is permitted.

Logistical Information:

  • If you cannot participate in the scheduled open water training date, you need to talk to your instructor and have that date rescheduled.
  • Minimum of four students required for open water training weekend; we reserve the option of rescheduling if there are less than four students.
  • You are responsible for your own transportation, lodging, meals, and any camping or entrance fees at the dive site. Ask your instructor for details on the open water training dive location and fees. Some locations are free, but others are usually $15-$20 a day.
  • You will also be responsible for 2 additional air fills at approximately $8.00 each. The cost varies with location.
  • Gloves, booties, and knife are recommended.
  • If you are obtaining your open water certification through the Gold, Platinum, or Platinum Plus Courses, you must arrange the schedule with your instructor. Open water dives must be on consecutive days with am/pm schedule.
Traditional Instructor-led Training: If you prefer to read the training manual and watch the dvd -instead of taking the online course- come by the store for more information.

eLearning:
  • eLearning provides you with materials online that replace the Traditional academic package (Crew Pack).
  • Course prices listed above still apply for water instruction.
  • For more information on eLearning, Click HERE.
Course Information:
  • The payment in full is required to reserve a spot in any class.
  • If you cancel, drop, or do not show for a class, there is fee of $150.00.
  • Once classes have started, there is a $100 fee to shift to another class and a $100 make-up fee if you miss a day.
  • No refund for class fees. If you have a credit, it may be used in the store.
  • A make-up session is an additional $100 per session.
Important:
Rental of equipment for training dives is not included in the cost of the course. You are responsible for picking up, returning, and cleaning gear at our location. Rentals for training dives are provided FREE with purchase of mask, fins, and snorkel.


Call (936) LOG-DIVE -- (936) 564-3483 -- to reserve spaces.
$100 Deposit required 1 week in advance.
Classes can be scheduled for:
  • weekends
  • during the week (day and evening)
  • private lessons at your convenience
Course dates subject to change -- call for information.

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