SCUBA INSTRUCTION · ALABAMA
Open the door to the underwater world.
Skeleton Key Diving teaches scuba the careful way: planned dives, buddy checks, and plenty of patience. Come as a beginner and leave comfortable, confident and certified.
$550, everything included
Four students at most
Ages 10 and up
What we teach
PADI Open Water Diver
Your first scuba certification, recognized by dive operators around the world. Self-paced eLearning, training in an Olympic-size pool, and open water dives. $550 per student, with PADI eLearning, equipment and air included.
Small classes
Never more than four students per class, so you get real attention and all the time you need to master every skill.
Young divers
A patient start for younger students, who pick up good habits fast and are excited to be there. Minimum age: 10.
Already certified? We also offer training up to Divemaster and pool skills refreshers, with pricing based on what you need.
See course details →Your path to breathing underwater
1
Sign up
Send an inquiry and reserve your spot.
2
Online eLearning
Self-paced. Learn at home as your schedule allows.
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Pool training
Master each skill at your own pace in an Olympic-size pool.
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Open water dives
Your certification dives at Blue Water Park in Pelham.
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Get certified
Walk away with a card and a lifetime of dives ahead.
Scheduled around you
There's no fixed class calendar. I schedule each class directly with the students, so it fits your life. Weekends work best, and the season runs May through October.
2 mornings
IN THE POOL
Hampton Cove Pool, at your own pace.
2 days
OPEN WATER
Your certification dives at Blue Water Park in Pelham.
Weekends
MAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Scheduled around you, not a fixed calendar.
Tell me what weekends work
Groups of up to four. Bring family or friends and pick a time together.
Questions, answered
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You need to be comfortable in the water. As part of the course you'll do a short swim and a 10-minute float or tread, and we'll practice both in the pool, so no one has to arrive as a competitive swimmer.
How old does my child need to be?
Ten. Younger divers earn the PADI Junior Open Water certification, and a parent or guardian signs the paperwork. Junior certifications upgrade to full Open Water at age 15.
I'm nervous about breathing underwater. Is that normal?
Very. Most people are. We spend as long as it takes in the pool, one skill at a time, before anyone goes to open water. With only four students, you won't be rushed or lost in a crowd.
What's included in the $550?
Your PADI eLearning, all scuba equipment and every tank of air. Bring a wetsuit, a swimsuit, a towel, and a rash guard or t-shirt.
Is there a medical form?
Yes. PADI asks every student to complete a short medical questionnaire before getting in the water. If any answer is yes, a doctor's okay is needed first. It's best to sort that out early.
Ready to dive in?
Sign up for a class