SDI Open Water Diver Certification
IN MESA, ARIZONA

Course Cost
Full Certification $449:
-
Includes ELearning
-
Class & Pool
-
Lake Dives & Equipment Rental
Individually:
-
Elearning Code $99
-
Class & Pool Training $129.50
-
Lake Training Dives $220.50
SDI Open Water Diver
Certification
IN MESA, ARIZONA
Course Cost
Full Certification $449:
-
Includes ELearning
-
Class & Pool
-
Lake Dives & Equipment Rental
Individually:
-
Elearning Code $99
-
Class & Pool Training $129.50
-
Lake Training Dives $220.50

Getting Certified Is an Easy Three-Step Process!
- Step 1 is to complete the online academic training every certified diver must know. Traditionally, it required attending several hours of formal classroom training. Now, through online training, you can complete this phase through self-study, at your own pace, in the convenience of your home or office, or anywhere you have an internet connection.
- Step 2 is a brief couple-hour orientation and complete your in-water skill-development training with your SDI Instructor. This takes place in a swimming pool or similar body of confined water. Here you will learn the fundamental skills that every diver needs to know. (It’s also a lot of fun.)
- Step 3 is to complete four open-water training dives in 2 days under the supervision of your SDI Instructor. Here you will apply what you have learned during your academic and skill-development sessions while learning practical lessons that can only be gained through real-world experience in open water.
- Need one on one private lessons? We can provide training on your schedule!
- Have a group you want to take the course with? We will provide private lessons for the group on your schedule!


Did you know that Planet Earth’s surface is covered by more than 70% water? Our oceans and water systems, including lakes and rivers, control our climate and temperature, move weather patterns, and support living organisms yet remain mostly unexplored with 95% of it unseen by the human eye. You may go swimming in the ocean or snorkel over a reef, but now it’s time to take it one step further. See the underwater world as it is meant to be experienced – underwater.
Become a part of an eco-system that supports so much of our life and take it to your limits; whether that is interacting with colorful schools of fish over a peaceful sea mount or diving alongside a pod of dolphins that have come to take a closer look. Dive with sharks, dive in caves or dive some of the most historic wrecks. Whatever direction you want to take your new lifestyle; it all begins here.
The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course is designed to give you the necessary skills to safely conduct open water dives. This course is the key to start exploring dive destinations around the globe or even in your backyard.


- Minimum age 10 with parental consent
See Junior Open Water Scuba Diver Course here. (10 – 14 years old)

Private Lessons Starting At $680.00
Do you want personalized training from one of our top-rated scuba professionals? We understand that you have a busy life and we want to make your scuba experience as convenient and enjoyable as we possibly can. Your personal instructor will work with you or your group to create a customizable schedule so conflicts will not get in the way of your learning. Not only do we tailor this personal training to your schedule, but to your individual needs as a diver. At Saguaro Scuba, we understand that everyone learns in different ways and works at their own pace. This one-on-one training gives students the personal attention they need to dive into their next excursion feeling confident and comfortable.
Individuals and groups of less than 4 people pay $680 per person which includes:
- E-learning
- In-person class learning
- All pool dives
- All lake dives
- Rental equipment (BCD, regulator, octopus, tanks, wetsuit, dive computer)
- Mask, snorkel, and fins are purchased or rented at an additional cost
Do you have a group of more than 4? We would love to have private sessions with your group for just $449 per person. In-person learning and lake dives will be scheduled specifically for your group. However, please be aware that you may have a predetermined pool date due to limited pool availability for groups of over 4 people. The group may be required to come in for a pool day with a class, but at the pool, you will be separated from the class with your very own instructor to work individually with your group.
Groups over 4 people pay $449 per person which includes:
- E-learning
- In-person class learning
- All pool dives
- All lake dives
- Rental equipment (BCD, regulator, octopus, tanks, wetsuit, dive computer)
- Mask, snorkel, and fins are purchased or rented at an additional cost

october 2023
07octAll Day14Cozumel Group Trip
Event Details
Dive Cozumel Trip includes: 8 Days and 7 Nights at the Hotel Cozumel with air-conditioned accommodations All meals and drinks 5 days of 2 tank boat dives 1 optional night dive ($40). This trip will fill
Event Details
Dive Cozumel Trip includes:
- 8 Days and 7 Nights at the Hotel Cozumel with air-conditioned accommodations
- All meals and drinks
- 5 days of 2 tank boat dives
- 1 optional night dive ($40).
- This trip will fill up fast so book your spot asap!
- All rooms with private balcony and most of them overlook the largest swimming pool in Cozumel.
*ALL PRICES ARE BASED ON A DOUBLE OCCUPANCY*
Time
october 7 (Saturday) - 14 (Saturday)
07oct9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
more
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
08octAll DaySDI/PADI Open Water Pool
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day with SCUBA gear assignment and set-up. The student is responsible for having their personal gear; mask, fins, dive boots and snorkel; prior to this day of training. From the shop we will head out to a designated Mesa Parks & Rec pool for a day of training and fun. Before donning SCUBA gear there is a swim evaluation; 200 yards, any stroke, and a 10 minute float/tread; as required by the certifying agency, PADI/SDI. It is during your water time that the required skills are accomplished to make you a safe diver. Later, during your Open Water certification dives, you will be evaluated on some of the skills that you learned in the pool. Because PADI/SDI training is standardized the student will accomplish the same skills/be evaluated on specific skills no matter where the training is conducted. Although you will not need your educational materials for this session, please pack a picnic style lunch, beverages, a bathing suit & towel, and sunscreen, along with your personal gear. Let’s get wet and make some bubbles!
more
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
11oct10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 8, 2023 10:00 amdecember 13, 2023 10:00 amjanuary 10, 2024 10:00 amfebruary 14, 2024 10:00 ammarch 13, 2024 10:00 amapril 10, 2024 10:00 ammay 8, 2024 10:00 amjune 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
14oct(oct 14)9:00 am15(oct 15)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the dives, students are evaluated on skills learned during the pool session. Saguaro Diving conducts training dives at Lake Pleasant. Times and meeting places are determined by the certifying instructors and students are informed accordingly. Students are responsible for securing their SCUBA gear from Saguaro Diving a day or 2 prior to the scheduled lake date and for providing their own transportation to the lake. Upon successful completion of Open Water training, the student will receive a temporary certification card. The student must provide a passport size photo that will be mailed in with their paperwork to PADI/SDI for issuance of a permanent cert-card.
more
Time
14 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 15 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
november 2023
04nov9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
more
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
05novAll DaySDI/PADI Open Water Pool
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day with SCUBA gear assignment and set-up. The student is responsible for having their personal gear; mask, fins, dive boots and snorkel; prior to this day of training. From the shop we will head out to a designated Mesa Parks & Rec pool for a day of training and fun. Before donning SCUBA gear there is a swim evaluation; 200 yards, any stroke, and a 10 minute float/tread; as required by the certifying agency, PADI/SDI. It is during your water time that the required skills are accomplished to make you a safe diver. Later, during your Open Water certification dives, you will be evaluated on some of the skills that you learned in the pool. Because PADI/SDI training is standardized the student will accomplish the same skills/be evaluated on specific skills no matter where the training is conducted. Although you will not need your educational materials for this session, please pack a picnic style lunch, beverages, a bathing suit & towel, and sunscreen, along with your personal gear. Let’s get wet and make some bubbles!
more
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
08nov10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 13, 2023 10:00 amjanuary 10, 2024 10:00 amfebruary 14, 2024 10:00 ammarch 13, 2024 10:00 amapril 10, 2024 10:00 ammay 8, 2024 10:00 amjune 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
11nov(nov 11)9:00 am12(nov 12)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the dives, students are evaluated on skills learned during the pool session. Saguaro Diving conducts training dives at Lake Pleasant. Times and meeting places are determined by the certifying instructors and students are informed accordingly. Students are responsible for securing their SCUBA gear from Saguaro Diving a day or 2 prior to the scheduled lake date and for providing their own transportation to the lake. Upon successful completion of Open Water training, the student will receive a temporary certification card. The student must provide a passport size photo that will be mailed in with their paperwork to PADI/SDI for issuance of a permanent cert-card.
more
Time
11 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 12 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
december 2023
02dec9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
more
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
03decAll DaySDI/PADI Open Water Pool
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day with SCUBA gear assignment and set-up. The student is responsible for having their personal gear; mask, fins, dive boots and snorkel; prior to this day of training. From the shop we will head out to a designated Mesa Parks & Rec pool for a day of training and fun. Before donning SCUBA gear there is a swim evaluation; 200 yards, any stroke, and a 10 minute float/tread; as required by the certifying agency, PADI/SDI. It is during your water time that the required skills are accomplished to make you a safe diver. Later, during your Open Water certification dives, you will be evaluated on some of the skills that you learned in the pool. Because PADI/SDI training is standardized the student will accomplish the same skills/be evaluated on specific skills no matter where the training is conducted. Although you will not need your educational materials for this session, please pack a picnic style lunch, beverages, a bathing suit & towel, and sunscreen, along with your personal gear. Let’s get wet and make some bubbles!
more
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
09dec(dec 9)9:00 am10(dec 10)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the dives, students are evaluated on skills learned during the pool session. Saguaro Diving conducts training dives at Lake Pleasant. Times and meeting places are determined by the certifying instructors and students are informed accordingly. Students are responsible for securing their SCUBA gear from Saguaro Diving a day or 2 prior to the scheduled lake date and for providing their own transportation to the lake. Upon successful completion of Open Water training, the student will receive a temporary certification card. The student must provide a passport size photo that will be mailed in with their paperwork to PADI/SDI for issuance of a permanent cert-card.
more
Time
9 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 10 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
13dec10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 10, 2024 10:00 amfebruary 14, 2024 10:00 ammarch 13, 2024 10:00 amapril 10, 2024 10:00 ammay 8, 2024 10:00 amjune 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
january 2024
06jan9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
more
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
07janAll DaySDI/PADI Open Water Pool
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day with SCUBA gear assignment and set-up. The student is responsible for having their personal gear; mask, fins, dive boots and snorkel; prior to this day of training. From the shop we will head out to a designated Mesa Parks & Rec pool for a day of training and fun. Before donning SCUBA gear there is a swim evaluation; 200 yards, any stroke, and a 10 minute float/tread; as required by the certifying agency, PADI/SDI. It is during your water time that the required skills are accomplished to make you a safe diver. Later, during your Open Water certification dives, you will be evaluated on some of the skills that you learned in the pool. Because PADI/SDI training is standardized the student will accomplish the same skills/be evaluated on specific skills no matter where the training is conducted. Although you will not need your educational materials for this session, please pack a picnic style lunch, beverages, a bathing suit & towel, and sunscreen, along with your personal gear. Let’s get wet and make some bubbles!
more
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
10jan10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
february 14, 2024 10:00 ammarch 13, 2024 10:00 amapril 10, 2024 10:00 ammay 8, 2024 10:00 amjune 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
13jan(jan 13)9:00 am14(jan 14)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the dives, students are evaluated on skills learned during the pool session. Saguaro Diving conducts training dives at Lake Pleasant. Times and meeting places are determined by the certifying instructors and students are informed accordingly. Students are responsible for securing their SCUBA gear from Saguaro Diving a day or 2 prior to the scheduled lake date and for providing their own transportation to the lake. Upon successful completion of Open Water training, the student will receive a temporary certification card. The student must provide a passport size photo that will be mailed in with their paperwork to PADI/SDI for issuance of a permanent cert-card.
more
Time
13 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 14 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
february 2024
03feb9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
more
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
04febAll DaySDI/PADI Open Water Pool
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day with SCUBA gear assignment and set-up. The student is responsible for having their personal gear; mask, fins, dive boots and snorkel; prior to this day of training. From the shop we will head out to a designated Mesa Parks & Rec pool for a day of training and fun. Before donning SCUBA gear there is a swim evaluation; 200 yards, any stroke, and a 10 minute float/tread; as required by the certifying agency, PADI/SDI. It is during your water time that the required skills are accomplished to make you a safe diver. Later, during your Open Water certification dives, you will be evaluated on some of the skills that you learned in the pool. Because PADI/SDI training is standardized the student will accomplish the same skills/be evaluated on specific skills no matter where the training is conducted. Although you will not need your educational materials for this session, please pack a picnic style lunch, beverages, a bathing suit & towel, and sunscreen, along with your personal gear. Let’s get wet and make some bubbles!
more
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
10feb(feb 10)9:00 am11(feb 11)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the dives, students are evaluated on skills learned during the pool session. Saguaro Diving conducts training dives at Lake Pleasant. Times and meeting places are determined by the certifying instructors and students are informed accordingly. Students are responsible for securing their SCUBA gear from Saguaro Diving a day or 2 prior to the scheduled lake date and for providing their own transportation to the lake. Upon successful completion of Open Water training, the student will receive a temporary certification card. The student must provide a passport size photo that will be mailed in with their paperwork to PADI/SDI for issuance of a permanent cert-card.
more
Time
10 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 11 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
14feb10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
march 13, 2024 10:00 amapril 10, 2024 10:00 ammay 8, 2024 10:00 amjune 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
march 2024
13mar10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 10, 2024 10:00 ammay 8, 2024 10:00 amjune 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
april 2024
10apr10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
may 8, 2024 10:00 amjune 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
may 2024
08may10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
june 12, 2024 10:00 amjuly 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
june 2024
12jun10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 10, 2024 10:00 amaugust 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
july 2024
10jul10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 14, 2024 10:00 amseptember 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
august 2024
14aug10:00 am12:00 pmEnriched Air / Nitrox Course
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study.
What you can expect to learn:
Physiology of using different breathing gas mixtures and equipment considerations for using nitrox
How to safely use nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent with a dive computer
Advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Nitrox / Enriched Air mixtures, how to analyze a Nitrox/Enriched Air mixture
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 11, 2024 10:00 amoctober 9, 2024 10:00 am
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona

SDI Open Water Certification
$99.00 – $680.00
Learn to dive in Arizona with SDI and Saguaro Scuba. This ELearning course will teach you all of the dive theory and practical information required to begin your pool training and open water portions of your certification.
Product Description
Learn to dive in Mesa, Arizona
Saguaro Scuba and SDI offer this great course to all people who are interested in taking a scuba diving course and learning to dive.
Scuba diving is an incredible recreational activity which will allow you to get out and explore the oceans, lakes, and rivers around the world.
This ELearning Course is the first step in a three step certification which will give you all of the practical dive theory information which will be required to complete the pool portions of the course with a certified SDI Instructor, and then 4 open water dives.
Complete The Rest Of Your Training On Vacation
One really popular way to complete you certification is to complete the ELearning Course while you are home and prior to a planned vacation. You can then bring your paperwork proving you have completed this portion, and then you get to do all of the fun stuff while on vacation and don’t have to spend a day in a classroom!
If you are interested in learning to scuba dive in Arizona, there is no one better to get started with than Saguaro Scuba. We have the best instructors, the largest inventory of scuba diving products, affordable equipment servicing, friendly staff, great group trips, and so much more! Come see us in Mesa, Arizona and get started with scuba diving!
Free Shipping Terms and Conditions:
- Applies to orders greater than $50.00 on selected items. (Does not apply to tanks or weights)
- Applies to UPS GROUND shipping rates only, within the Continental United States. Expedited shipping requests will be charged at applicable shipping rates.
- Available only to the Continental United States.
- Refunds for shipping on any returned items will be deducted by the amount charged for the non free shipped items only on the original order.
- Valid with gift certificates & promotions.
- We reserve the right to modify or cancel free shipping at any time.
Full Return Policy For Saguaro Products
Regular Stock Product Returns: Regular stock products can be returned within 90 days of purchase to Saguaro Scuba Inc. There is no restocking charge when returning regularly stocked merchandise.
Special Order Product Returns: Special order products can only be returned to the store within the time limit originally specified. Some special order products may have a restocking charge or may be non-returnable. In these cases we will inform you prior to ordering and we will note any special rules or restocking fees directly on your receipt.
Non-returnable Products: Computers, Electronics & Cameras are returnable only if they have not been installed or used and if they are in new original saleable condition and packaging. Clearance items are non-returnable.
Warranty Product Returns: Your purchase can be returned for a hassle-free replacement/repair provided that it is returned within the warranty terms and warranty period. The original receipt is required. Warranty returns without the original receipt will be made at Saguaro Scuba’s discretion. Products with a replacement warranty will be exchanged free of charge. Products with a repair only warranty will be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s or Saguaro Scuba Inc. terms and conditions. Warranty claims are limited to replacement/repair of the product only. We do not cover additional costs such as labor, incidental or consequential damages.
More Info
Weight | 1 lbs |
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Dimensions | 4 × 8 × .25 in |
Brand | |
Elearning | Yes, No |
Pool Training | Yes, No |
Lake Dives | Yes, No |



Getting Started With Scuba Diving – Which Certifying Agency Should You Choose?
So you have decided you are interested in becoming a scuba diver. You are considering starting your training and the first thing you come across is the fact that there are multiple training agencies that offer Open Water Courses. What is the difference? Which should I choose? Are both accepted around the world? Let us answer these questions for you.
The first thing you should know is that all of the major dive agencies are governed by the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC). The WRSTC ensures that all of these agencies’ courses meet certain minimum requirements for all of their courses. This is then relayed to the instructors from each of those agencies, which is then passed to the students. The fact of the matter is that the core curriculum in most of these courses is almost identical. So much so, that we often have students taking the PADI and SDI Courses alongside each other in the pool and during the open water dives with the same instructor completing both.
Why Is The PADI Course More Expensive?
The PADI eLearning portion of the course with Saguaro is priced at $175.50 while the SDI eLearning portion of their course is priced at $99. This is a significant difference and the only real explanation is that PADI has put a higher price point on their course. PADI is a much larger company with significantly more overhead and more marketing money being spent than SDI. If you buy the PADI eLearning Course directly through PADI, it will cost you $217.00 If you purchase the SDI eLearning Course directly through SDI, it will cost you $149.00 It certainly pays for you to shop through us rather than directly through the agencies!
With Saguaro Scuba we charge the exact same thing for your confined water portion ($104) and the 4 open water dives portion ($217.00) whether you are doing the PADI or SDI Certification. In total your SDI Certification will come out to $449 while the PADI Certification will come out to $549.50.
Are Both Certifications Accepted Around The World?
Absolutely. Any certification done with any of the agencies in the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC) is accepted around the world. One great thing about SDI is that you will have an account with SDI where you can login and get a digital copy of your certification card if you ever happen to forget it on a trip. PADI offers a service to PADI Professionals where they can search up a customer’s certification based upon name and birthday.
Do Both Have Options For Continuing Education?
Of course! PADI has a full range of courses that run from Discover Scuba right up to the professional level. SDI offers very similar advanced learning options. One thing that makes SDI unique is that their sister company TDI (Technical Diving International) offers a range of technical diving learning opportunities should you be interested as well.
In Summary
Which certifying agency and which course you choose is a personal decision for most divers. The quality of the course and the information and the knowledge which you will gain is very similar in both options. We tend to recommend new students to go down the SDI route. The $100.50 you save on the course can get you started with your own dive equipment! Mask, fins, snorkel, and boots sets at Saguaro start at $179.95.