This package includes: PADI eLearning (online, interactive & video) academic training, your enhancement pak (training logbook, eRDPml - electronic dive calculator) and your PADI Open Water certification card.  It also includes all of your rental of SCUBA gear for training at the pool (one weekend, ~10 hours) and your one day of Catalina Island diving from shore and one day of Malibu beach diving.  You will be required to carry your scuba gear across the sand and through the surf zone for the beach dives. Catalina Island ferry, cylinder & weights rental fees are included in this package.

Note: your snorkel gear is not included; we have special student packages available and for a wide range of budgets.
Pre-requisite: minimum of 10 years old, and in good health.
Note: 10- and 11-year-old divers - ocean dives have to be done privately for dives 3 and 4 and/or if more than 4 divers in the group for any of the 4 ocean dives; there will be additional fees. Student ratios and rules are enforced for your safety.

Pick two weekends - one for your class & pool, one for your ocean dives.

Weekend Open Water Class & Pool Schedule -

NOTE: approximate times, they may vary based on your progress and any last minute pool changes.

• Saturday 7:30 am to 4 pm
• Sunday 11 am to 4 pm 

Weekend Catalina & Beach Schedule - may vary based on your progress; sometimes Catalina Island is on Sunday; please check with your Instructor!

• Saturday Catalina departure 6 am, returns 5:15 pm
• Sunday Beach meet at 8-9 am, back to store 11-Noon

CAMP Programs - are being PRIVATELY BOOKED for now. If you have a group of 4 or more and would like to have the experience of a lifetime. Please contact us directly for more information (310) 456-2396. 
Tell us the size of your group that wants to get certified or is interested in private diving for 3 or more days.

This package includes: eLearning (online, interactive & video) academic training, your enhancement pak (training logbook, eRDPml - dive calculator) and your certification card.  It also includes all of your training in Malibu at our store and the pool (one weekend, ~10 hours) and two days of diving and camping at Catalina Island. Does not include round trip ferry transportation, taxi/shuttle and a shared camp site nor any of your meals.  You will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the island while not diving.

Open Water Standard Catalina - Full package programs are being PRIVATELY BOOKED for now. If you have a group of 4 or more and would like to have the experience of a lifetime. Please contact us directly for more information (310) 456-2396. 

-This package includes: eLearning (online, interactive & video) academic training, your enhancement pak (training logbook, eRDPml - dive calculator) and your certification card.  It also includes all of your training at the pool (one weekend, ~10 hours) and two days of diving at the Avalon Dive Park on Catalina Island.  Round trip ferry transportation and 2-night double occupancy hotel room on the island are included.  You will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the island when not diving.

Note: A two-night (Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday) hotel minimum is included in the fee. Peak hotel rates are March 1 through November 30. If you want your own room (single occupancy) please inquire more than one-two weeks in advance; there will be additional fees.
Pre-requisite: minimum of 10 years old, and in good health.
Note: 10- and 11-year-old divers - ocean dives have to be done privately for dives 3 and 4 and/or if more than 4 divers in the group for any ocean dive; there will be additional fees.
Group pricing requires at least 4 students and is per person pricing displayed.

Weekend Open Water Class & Pool Schedule - may vary

NOTE: approximate times and may vary based on your progress and any last minute pool changes. 

• Saturday 8 am to 5 pm
• Sunday 10 am to 5 pm 

Weekend Open Water Standard Catalina Schedule - may vary

• Saturday morning early departure to Catalina (option - Friday evening departure - additional fees)
• Sunday afternoon return (option for Monday return - additional fees)

If you're ready to learn to dive, our Pro will get you ready.

This package includes: eLearning (online, interactive & video) academic training, your enhancement pak (training logbook, eRDPml - dive calculator) and your certification card.  It also includes all of your training at your pool (usually over 2 days, ~10 hours) and two days of ocean diving.  Boat, travel, lodging fees etc. are not included in this package.

Pick a day you want to start your training, and in the notes please indicate the date you need to be completed and any other relevant information.

Pick any day that you are available with at least one week advance notice (call us if less).  

Includes rental SCUBA gear (subject to size /availability).

Note:

• beach diving requires that you are comfortable with carrying SCUBA gear across sand and entries/exits through the surf zone.
• your pool if available needs to meet the requirements of the program
• if we use our pool, extra fees will apply

Your training is based on your schedule!

Note: group rates available for 2 or more!

During the class and pool weekend, you will meet your instructor and breathe underwater for the first time! The class and pool weekend consists of two full days of training where you will learn underwater skills and become comfortable using scuba gear.

*You must finish the eLearning program before starting the class and pool weekend.

NOTE: does not include eLearning. Save time and money by selecting a package! If you want to save money and include eLearning, your crew pak with log book, click here.
Pre-requisite: minimum of 10 years old, and in good health.
Note: 10- and 11-year-old divers - ocean dives have to be done privately for dives 3 and 4 and/or if more than 4 divers in the group for any ocean dive; there will be additional fees.

• Weekend Open Water Class & Pool Schedule - times may vary based on your progress and any last minute pool changes.

  • Saturday 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday 11 am to 4 pm 

Referral is an option to start your SCUBA training at Malibu Divers and complete it at another PADI dive center anywhere in the world.

Pick the weekend that we are regularly scheduled in the pool from the available dates below. 

Takes about 2 days, one weekend. Complete your academics online with eLearning in about 8-12 hours.

Includes your eLearning, enhancement pak, academic review and training in our heated pool.

Note: You cannot start the pool session before finishing your eLearning.  Does not include your 4 Open Water dives at your final destination or you may decide to finish with Malibu Divers at no penalty in upgrading to one or our inclusive packages.
Pre-requisite: minimum of 10 years old, and in good health.
Note: 10- and 11-year-old divers - ocean dives have to be done privately for dives 3 and 4 and/or if more than 4 divers in the group for any ocean dive; there will be additional fees.

Weekend Open Water Class & Pool Schedule - times may vary based on your progress and any last minute pool changes.

• Saturday 7:30 am to 4 pm
• Sunday 11 am to 4 pm