What is the normal price of receiving a scuba license and doing the class and stuff?

I’m doing it for my senior project and i want to see how much money i need to raise before January. Anything will help!! Also, if anyone lives in the Auburn/Grass Valley California area and knows of a great place to learn how to scuba, that would be great help also.

The class usually costs ~$100. You also pay for the boat trips which are about $50. You’ll want to buy your own mask, snorkel, and fins which’ll be about $75. Then there’s equipment rental which is about $30 each time. All told, to get certified, you’re looking at around $400+. What you is lookup some local dive shops and call around. Oftentimes they’ll have package deals which may save you a bit.

Also, be sure to ask what certification you’ll be getting. I’d recommend YMCA or NAUI certification over PADI because you will learn more which equates to becoming a safer diver.

http://ymcascuba.org/

http://www.nauiww.org/

3 Responses to “What is the normal price of receiving a scuba license and doing the class and stuff?”

  1. tonyend2001 says:

    The class usually costs ~$100. You also pay for the boat trips which are about $50. You’ll want to buy your own mask, snorkel, and fins which’ll be about $75. Then there’s equipment rental which is about $30 each time. All told, to get certified, you’re looking at around $400+. What you is lookup some local dive shops and call around. Oftentimes they’ll have package deals which may save you a bit.

    Also, be sure to ask what certification you’ll be getting. I’d recommend YMCA or NAUI certification over PADI because you will learn more which equates to becoming a safer diver.

    http://ymcascuba.org/

    http://www.nauiww.org/
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  2. old lady says:

    The average cost is $200-300, but there might be special student rates. Wherever you go, be sure it is either a PADI or a NAUI certified course. These are good courses and are recognized internationally.
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  3. arabesquetours says:

    The cost will vary depending on the location. Check out http://www.omanholiday.co.uk/omanscuba.htm for costs in Oman.
    References :
    The cost will vary depending on the location. Check out http://www.omanholiday.co.uk/omanscuba.htm for costs in Oman.