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Discover Scuba
No experience neededYour first breath underwater. We start in our pool, build confidence, then let you experience the magic of scuba in a safe, controlled environment. No commitment — just curiosity.
IV — The path
From first breath to working pro.
All levels taught personally by a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Personalized training, our own pool, and real ocean dives.
Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or training to become a dive professional, BluWave Divers offers the full PADI curriculum — taught one-on-one or in small groups by a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. No crowded classes. No rush. Just real training that builds real confidence.
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Open Water Diver
Max depth: 18m / 60ftYour passport to the underwater world. Classroom, pool training, and four open water dives with Chad personally guiding every skill. This is where lifelong divers are made.
$699.00
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Refresher — Open Water
Already certified? Brush up.Been away from diving? A one-day refresher gets certified Open Water divers back up to speed — pool skills review, dive theory recap, and an open water dive to rebuild confidence.
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Advanced Open Water
Max depth: 30m / 100ftDeep diving, underwater navigation, night diving, and more. Five adventure dives tailored to your interests — wreck penetration, drift diving, or underwater photography.
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Rescue Diver
Emergency preparednessThe course that changes how you dive. Manage emergencies, perform rescues, stay calm when it matters most. Chad considers this the most important certification a diver can earn.
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Divemaster
First professional levelCross from recreational diver to dive professional. Lead certified divers, assist instructors, and develop the leadership skills that define a true underwater ambassador.
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Instructor Development
IDC — Train the trainersLearn to teach from a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Chad has trained hundreds of instructors. If you want to pass on the passion, this is where it starts.
The BluWave Difference
Why Train With Us
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One Instructor, One Student
No class of twenty. You get direct, personalized instruction tailored to your pace and learning style.
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Real Ocean Training
Open water dives at the best sites in South Florida and the Keys — not a quarry. Real conditions build real divers.
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IDC Staff Instructor
Chad doesn't just teach divers — he trains the instructors who train divers. You're learning from the highest level.
“Chad made me feel completely safe from day one. By the end of my Open Water course, I wasn't just certified — I was confident. Best decision I've ever made.”
Sarah M.
PADI Open Water Diver · Orlando, FL
Ready to Get Certified?
Pick a course above, or tell Orca what you're looking for and we'll build the right path with Chad.