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Summer ‘26 Open Water Scuba Diver Package

Get certified with us this summer!

$1250  $998

Includes NAUI eLearning and TWO boat trips to Catalina aboard the SoCal Diver
Call us to sign up! 626-287-6283
E-mail us at osdt@oceansafariscuba.com
 
Course Objectives
The NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver (Autonomous – ISO Level 2) course is NAUI's entry-level scuba certification. Upon successful completion, divers will have the fundamental knowledge and skills to plan and conduct open-water dives with a buddy, without direct supervision, under conditions similar to those experienced during training. Ages 10+ welcome.
 
Course includes:
NAUI online eLearning
One 3-hour classroom session
One-on-one academic workshop (up to 2 hours, available upon request)
Three pool training sessions (3–4 hours each; approximately 11 hours total)
Up to six open-water training dives
Two open-water boat trips aboard the SoCal Diver ($248 value per trip - students may upgrade to other boat trips by paying the difference in price)
 
Optional Add-on
NAUI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Course - Add to your Open Water course for just $150 ($48 savings)
Includes one additional 3-hours Nitrox classroom session and NAUI Nitrox eLearning
 
Also Included
Small class sizes for personalized instruction in our private heated pool
Experienced NAUI Instructors and Divemasters
Use of required scuba equipment, including:
   - Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD)
   - Regulator set with pressure and depth gauge
   - Scuba cylinder 
   - Weight belt and weights
Transportation of rental equipment to all training dives
Cleaning of rental equipment after each use
Private 2-hour one-on-one equipment fitting appointment
NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver certification upon successful course completion
Up to 18% student discount on all scuba equipment purchases
Ocean Safari Dive Team's unmatched service, professionalism, and fun throughout your training!
 
Student Responsibilities
Personal skin diving equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, etc. — see Equipment Checklist)
Wetsuit (available for rental for the duration of the course for $60, or purchase one at our student discounted price)
Medical clearance if required

August In-Store Special

Offer valid through July 31, 2026. Garmin computers are excluded from Trade in /Trade up promo. Cannot be combined with other sales/discounts. Discount is taken from regular retail price. Promo pricing is for in-store purchases only. Other exclusions and restrictions may apply. 

PFI Freediving Certification Course

Ready to take your diving to the next level? 

Join our Professional Level Freediving Certification Course taught by industry-renowned, freediving champion Seamus Callaghan. You will learn the fundamental freediving techniques for comfortable enjoyment in the aquatic world to depths of 20m/66ft. You will also practice Static Apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort. The techniques learned in this course translate to scuba diving as well, so even if you don't want to be a spearfishing champion, you'll definitely become a better scuba diver!

Tuition: $698

Course schedule:
November 20 (Fri):

Classroom session 1 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)

November 21 (Sat):

Pool session (8am - 12pm)

Classroom session 2 (2pm - 5pm)

December 12 (Sat):

Full day openwater workshop aboard SoCal Diver at Catalina Island

Price Includes:
Instructions by Freediving Champion Seamus Callaghan
Boat trip to Catalina Island ($250 value)
Bonus - $100 credit towards purchase of equipment and course materials


E-learning and personal freediving gear not included (mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, wetsuit). Visit us at the shop for a gear fitting before the course.

Call us to sign up and schedule gear fitting.

Try Scuba Program Summer 2026

Designed for First-Time Divers - Ages 8+
Breathe underwater in a safe, controlled pool environment.

Prerequisite:
Ages 8 and above
Novice swimming ability (Blake Swim School Level 2)
 
Session Locations & Times:
    Monrovia: June 13 (Sat) 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm
    Rosemead: June 27 (Sat) 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm
    Hacienda Heights: July 18 (Sat) 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm
    Chino Hills: August 1 (Sat) 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Each session is 45 minutes. All gear provided — just bring your swimsuit and sense of adventure!

For details & to sign up:
Call us at 626-287-6283 M-F 10:30am - 6:30pm, Sat 11am - 5pm 
E-mail us at osdt@oceansafariscuba.com

Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED - August 1 (Sat)

Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED

August 1 (Sat) 1pm - 4pm

We are Red Cross Licensed Training Provider

Ocean Safari is a Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.
Red Cross Basic Life Support training can help you safely and effectively respond to medical emergencies in your community. We are offering blended learning training, which includes online e-learning and in-person skills training.

Call us at 626-287-6283 to sign up!

 

Ocean Safari Outdoors
125 E. Las Tunas Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Telephone (626) 287-6283
Fax (626) 287-7403
Email: osdt@oceansafariscuba.com

Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri - 10:30am - 6:30pm
Sat - 11am - 5pm
Sun - Closed

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Please Note: This is a printout of the Ocean Safari Scuba | Blog page from 08/03/2026. Some information may have been updated in the mean time. Please visit PAGE URL to view the latest up-to-date information or call us at 626-287-6283 if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in Ocean Safari!