Learn to Scuba Dive with Dip 'N Dive!

LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE (BEGINNER):

Call 716-837-3483 for current pricing!

Special course rates for Groups, Police, First Responders & Military (Past/Present)

Included with the Course:

Class Sessions (unlimited, if additional training is needed after attending ALL classes)
Pool Sessions (unlimited, if additional training is needed after attending ALL classes in your original course)
Instructor Fees
Pool Fees
Insurance Fees
Main Equipment Rental For Pool (BCD, Tank, Regulator)
Academic Materials While In Class
Group Open Water Dives

Class Schedule

Locations	Class Days	Class Times	Class Dates
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Saturday's	10am - 3:30pm	1/4/25 - 1/25/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Sunday’s	10am - 3:30pm	1/5/25 - 1/26/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Saturday's	10am - 3:30pm	2/1/25 - 2/22/25
Southtowns Family YMCA	Thursday’s	6pm – 9:45pm	2/27/25 - 3/20/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Sunday's	10am - 3:30pm	3/2/25 - 3/23/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Saturday's	10am – 3:30pm	3/8/25 - 3/29/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Saturday's	10am – 3:30pm	4/12/25 - 5/3/25
Southtowns Family YMCA	Thursday's	6pm – 9:45pm	5/1/25 - 5/22/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Saturday's	10am – 3:30pm	5/24/25 - 6/14/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Sunday's	10am – 3:30pm	6/1/25 - 6/22/25
Tonawanda Aquatic Center	Saturday's	10am – 3:30pm	6/21/25 - 7/12/25

If you don’t see a class that currently fits your schedule, give us a call at 716-837-DIVE (3483) to find out about unpublished classes or Private Lessons!

This is our entry-level certification course where you will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills to dive safely in open water.

Earning your Scuba Diver Certification card is an accomplishment for which you will rightfully feel proud and be ready to begin a lifetime of underwater adventures and discoveries.

During your Scuba Diver class, you will learn about modern dive equipment, diving science, and responsible diving practices. All skills will be taught and practiced first in the comfort and convenience of a confined water environment and finally during your open water training dives with one of our experienced Instructors.

Dip 'N Dive's Scuba Diving Certification Course Benefits:

Full Service Dive Shop. At Dip 'N Dive, we are a full servive dive shop that can meet your needs for Scuba Diving Training (from Scuba Diver, all the way through Instructor), Sales, Service and Travel (see our Travel Section for a list of all of our trips).
Affordable Pricing. At Dip 'N Dive, we have the best price in WNY because we believe that a Scuba Diving Certification course should be affordable for everyone. We all have budgets, especially families, college students, etc. It can be quite an expense for a family of 4 to go through the Scuba Diving Certification Course at the same time. So we've taken away that obstacle and made it easier for everyone!
"Group Rate" Discounts. If you have 3 or more in your group (friends or family), then please call (716-837-3483) and speak to us about a discount. Active/Retired (Veteran) Military, Law Enforcement & First Responders ALSO get a discount!
No Additional Fees. Most other dive shops will charge you an additional fee should you need more time academically or in the pool. Due to the fact that everyone learns at a different pace, we don't feel it's right to charge you more money because you may have a different learning curve.
No Hidden Costs. You will be informed of all the possible costs before you start the class.
Longest Active Dive shop in WNY. Dip 'N Dive has been locally owned and operated since 1976. We've trained ten's of thousand's of divers since our inception.
The Largest and Most Experienced Staff of Diving Professionals (Instructors & Divemasters) in WNY.
Traditional Classroom Training. For those that take an "organized" course, we don't make you buy any academic material. This is just a ploy by other dive shops to make more money. We have a normal classroom atmosphere where you can ask questions directly to the Instructor when you have them. We also provide a book and all the paperwork you need while you're in class.
Private Lessons. For those who have busy lifestyles, private lessons are available. Call for details!

* The Fine Print: Once the course starts, we'll be unable to refund any course fees as these fees are paid prior to the class starting.

What Our Students Say

Why Choose Dip 'N Dive?

Here at Dip 'N Dive, we promote Safety above and beyond everything else with our Scuba Diving Certification Course. Safety is #1 and we won’t EVER sacrifice Safety for profit. With our Scuba Diving Certification Course, we want to make you the safest Diver you can be, which in turn makes you a much better partner while underwater.

Should a student need more time whether from an academic or pool standpoint due to them having a different learning curve, then you will get the additional time that you need at NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU!

We’ve been in business since 1976, longer than any other Dive shop here in WNY. We’ve trained 10’s of thousands of Divers over the years, some of whom may include your family and friends.

We do NOT have ANY hidden fees. We fully explain everything (including all the possible costs for getting into a new sport) to the student BEFORE they register, as that is how it SHOULD be.

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