Reserve your spot in a Scuba class today.
Class price is only $449.00 * **

Escape to a different world. Scuba takes you to a different world with new colors, shapes, textures and creatures – a world where the roles you play – husband, wife, mother, father, friend – take on a new dimension. Become a scuba diver and escape to a peaceful place to renew your energy and excite your senses.

Explore new places. Scuba diving frees you to explore the underwater world – from historic shipwrecks and pristine reefs to the mysteries of your local quarry. Become a scuba diver and explore what you’ve been missing.

Experience a connection with nature; a feeling of freedom, and a transformation. Diving connects you with nature. It immerses you in new sensations and experiences. It transforms your perception of life forever. Become a diver and transform yourself. You must be at least 10 years old to start Scuba Diving lessons.

Are you going on vacation and want to learn to dive while you are there? WHY? We can refer you. Ask us how and why you should start here 1st, you will also save $50.00 on the class by starting here and finishing there (NOTE: no other discounts can be given for the referral classes).
Also do have more then one person in your family who wants to learn to Scuba Dive at the same time as you? Family discounts available only when taken together, call and ask for more information on the family discount program.
  • The following is a list of scheduled Open Water Classes. The Open Water class is the first class you have to take to become a Certified Scuba Diver, You can move up in the Scuba Ranks from there if you wish.
    If you are interested in any of these classes please give us a call at 401-847-9293 or just stop by the store.
  • There are 2 words of warning for you if you are shopping around for a Scuba Class. So please take note.
      1. Make sure the class your taking is a FULL Certification class, Just ask if you will be a certified Open Water Scuba diver when the class is done. Here at The Newport Diving Center all of our classes ARE certification classes and you will receive a PADI certification when you have completed the class in full from a PADI 5 Star Facility.
      2. Many places do not tell you everything you need for the class until you need it, and it could unexpectedly cost you a lot more money then you expected to finish the class. We hide nothing we will tell you what you need to supply and what we supply for the class, it is all listed below the class schedule(s).

August/September 2010 Beginning Scuba Classes - This class is $449.00 * **

An Open Water class starts Monday August 31st, 2010 at The Newport Diving Center, please call or come in To The Newport Diving Center today to reserve your place in this class. Classes fill up fast do not lose out and come in today to sign up! NOTE: This is a PADI Open Water FULL Cretification course.
Course Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday August 31st, 2010 at 6:30pm @ The Newport Diving Center - Academic
Thursday September 2nd, 2010 at 6:30pm @ The Newport Diving Center - Pool
Tuesday September 7nd, 2010 at 6:30pm @ The Newport Diving Center - Academic
Thursday September 9th, 2010 at 6:30pm @ The Newport Diving Center - Pool
Saturday September 11th, 2010 at 9:00am At The Newport Diving Center - Open Water 1 + 2
Sunday September 12th, 2010 at 9:00am At The Newport Diving Center - Open Water 3 + 4 + 5
(NOTE: Saturday September 11th, 2010 at 9:00am and September 12th, 2010 at 9:00am Weather Permitting).
** Click here to see how to save $50.00 on the next Scuba class

What the student needs to supply.

Everything listed below is the minimum you need, this is also known as Basic Snorkeling Gear, remember you get 15% off any gear you need to purchase for this class.
  • Scuba Mask
  • Scuba Dive Fins
  • Scuba Snorkel
  • Scuba Booties
  • Weight Belt + Weights (10% of body weight + 15 pounds)
  • Weight Stops (Prevents the weights from sliding on your weight belt)
  • Gloves
  • Hood - If Needed
  • Dive Log
  • Dive Knife - Not mandatory but highly recommended.
  • Underwater (Dive) Watch - Not mandatory but highly recommended.

Here at Newport Diving Center you can purchase any or all of these items or more with a student discount (on any Scuba equipment that is not already marked down). To receive a student discount you must be a paid student for any of our Scuba classes.

If you are using older or borrowed Scuba gear please bring it to The Newport Diving Center for inspection before the classes begins, not on the day of the class, so we can make sure it is okay for the class.

What The Newport Diving Center supplies for the Open Water class.

  • Scuba Tanks with air fills
  • BCD
  • Regulators with gauges
  • Wet Suit
  • Open Water Crew Pack, comes with Study guide, and paper work
  • Pool Time
  • Ocean Water Certification Dives
  • Instruction with certified Instructor
  • Certification upon completion
Please note: Due to the time it takes and the store policies:
NO RENTAL GEAR WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO ANY CLASS DURING THESE CLASS.



PADI eLearning

These classes are
PADI or NAUI Certifications.

* There is a minumum of $100.00 nonrefundable on this class once you have signed up and paid.

PADI 5 Star








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