SDI Advanced Adventure Diver Certification
Full Course Cost: $169.00
ELearning Course Code: $69
Lake Training Dives: $100
Getting Certified Is a Two Step Process
- Step 1 is to acquire all of the important academic information every certified diver must know. Traditionally, it required attending several hours of formal classroom training. Now, through on-line training, you can complete this phase through self-study, at your own pace, in the convenience of your home or office.
- Step 2 is complete open-water training dives 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.
You have taken your open water scuba diver course and now you are ready to expand your knowledge but you would like to see what is out there first. The SDI Advanced Adventure Diver course will give you an overview of five (5) selected SDI specialties. Two of the specialties are SDI Deep Diver and Navigation Diver, which are the foundation of continuing diver education. The remaining specialties include:
- Advanced Buoyancy Control
- Altitude
- Boat
- Computer Nitrox
- Drift
- Marine Ecosystem Awareness
- & Many More!
Note: This course is intended to introduce you to each of the five (5) specialties and not complete comprehension and specialty certification of the chosen specialty. One (1) dive from each of the chosen specialties may apply towards a complete specialty certification.
february 2019
02feb9:00 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
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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
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
03febAll 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
more
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!
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
09feb(feb 9)9:00 am10(feb 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
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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.
Time
9 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 10 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
13feb6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
march 2019
03marAll 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
more
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!
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
09mar(mar 9)9:00 am10(mar 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
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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.
Time
9 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 10 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
13mar6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
april 2019
10apr6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
20aprAll Day27Grand Cayman Group Trip
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Grand Cayman Group Diving With Saguaro Scuba The sunsets over the Caribbean Sea in Grand Cayman are the most magnificent ever seen. The colors around the sun grow bright, with pink and
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Grand Cayman Group Diving With Saguaro Scuba
The sunsets over the Caribbean Sea in Grand Cayman are the most magnificent ever seen. The colors around the sun grow bright, with pink and orange streaks filling the sky. The dive boats are silhouetted against this incredible background as the sun slowly slides into the ocean. A sight to behold!
Sunset House has something on Grand Cayman that most dive operators don’t. World class shore diving. Unlimited shore diving is included in all dive packages. When you get back from the morning two tank dive, have a quick lunch and you can just jump right back into the Caribbean waters. Afternoon dives, night dives what ever you want! The dive shop has a dive site map and the dive staff would be happy to brief you on the highlights of the dive so you don’t miss them.
Time
april 20 (Saturday) - 27 (Saturday)
may 2019
08may6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
june 2019
01junAll Day08Bonaire Group Trip
Event Details
Package Includes: 7 Nights
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Package Includes:
- 7 Nights in Standard Room
- 11 Boat Dives
- Unlimited Shore Dives
- Daily Breakfast
- Airport Transfers
- Wifi
- Taxes
- *Lunch & Dinner With Meal Plan
Time
june 1 (Saturday) - 8 (Saturday)
Location
Divi Bonaire
12jun6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
july 2019
10jul6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
august 2019
03augAll Day10Roatan Group Trip
Event Details
Divers $989 + Air *ALL
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Divers $989 + Air
- 8 Days 7 Nights At Mayan Princess Resort
- Airport transfers
- Air-conditioned Accommodations
- All inclusive
- 5 Days of 3 tank boat dives,
- 1 Night boat dive
- 1 Optional Shark Dive
- 1 Optional Dive with the Dolphins.
- This trip will fill up fast so book your spot asap!
Time
august 3 (Saturday) - 10 (Saturday)
Location
Roatan Mayan Princess Resort
14aug6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
24augAll Day31Cozumel 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
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
august 24 (Saturday) - 31 (Saturday)
september 2019
11sep6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
october 2019
05octAll Day12Costa Rica Group Trip
Event Details
Costa Rica Group Trip includes: 8 Days 7 Nights Accommodation at Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive 24 Hour Dining, and Drinks All Non-Motorized Watersports Wifi Throughout the Resort 5 Days 2
Event Details
Costa Rica Group Trip includes:
- 8 Days 7 Nights Accommodation at Riu Guanacaste
- All Inclusive 24 Hour Dining, and Drinks
- All Non-Motorized Watersports
- Wifi Throughout the Resort
- 5 Days 2 Tank Local Boat Diving With Rocket Frog Divers
- 1 Full Day Excursion to the Rincon de la Vieja area with lunch. Ziplining, horse back riding, Volcanic hot springs, and Mud baths, are some of activities possible.
- Return Private Airport Transfers
- Taxes and service charges
Time
october 5 (Saturday) - 12 (Saturday)
Location
Riu Guanacaste
09oct6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
november 2019
13nov6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
december 2019
11dec6:00 pm9:00 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
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
Course Prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
- Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent*
*Note: Junior divers (10-15) can only take specialties approved for their age
Limits for Junior Divers:
Deep Diving: Maximum depth for divers 10-15 is 21 metres/70 feet
Dry suit; minimum age 12
Wreck: Limited penetration minimum age 15
What’s next after completing your Advanced Adventure course?
You can continue your diving education by advancing to an SDI Rescue Diver or by checking out some of the other specialties or courses on our SDI Course Map.
SDI Advanced Adventure Diver minimum requirements:
- Satisfactorily complete the appropriate SDI Advanced Adventure Diver Knowledge Quests with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor
- Complete all course requirements efficiently
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
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Enroll Now
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Costs
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Full Course Cost: $169.00
ELearning Course Code: $69
Lake Training Dives: $100
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How Does It Work
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Getting Certified Is a Two Step Process
- Step 1 is to acquire all of the important academic information every certified diver must know. Traditionally, it required attending several hours of formal classroom training. Now, through on-line training, you can complete this phase through self-study, at your own pace, in the convenience of your home or office.
- Step 2 is complete open-water training dives 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.
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What Does It Cover
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You have taken your open water scuba diver course and now you are ready to expand your knowledge but you would like to see what is out there first. The SDI Advanced Adventure Diver course will give you an overview of five (5) selected SDI specialties. Two of the specialties are SDI Deep Diver and Navigation Diver, which are the foundation of continuing diver education. The remaining specialties include:
- Advanced Buoyancy Control
- Altitude
- Boat
- Computer Nitrox
- Drift
- Marine Ecosystem Awareness
- & Many More!
Note: This course is intended to introduce you to each of the five (5) specialties and not complete comprehension and specialty certification of the chosen specialty. One (1) dive from each of the chosen specialties may apply towards a complete specialty certification.
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Calendar
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Current Month
february 2019
02feb9:00 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
more
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
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
03febAll 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
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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!
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
09feb(feb 9)9:00 am10(feb 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
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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.
Time
9 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 10 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
13feb6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
march 2019
03marAll 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
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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!
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
09mar(mar 9)9:00 am10(mar 10)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
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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
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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.
Time
9 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 10 (Sunday) 2:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
13mar6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
april 2019
10apr6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
20aprAll Day27Grand Cayman Group Trip
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Grand Cayman Group Diving With Saguaro Scuba The sunsets over the Caribbean Sea in Grand Cayman are the most magnificent ever seen. The colors around the sun grow bright, with pink and
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Grand Cayman Group Diving With Saguaro Scuba
The sunsets over the Caribbean Sea in Grand Cayman are the most magnificent ever seen. The colors around the sun grow bright, with pink and orange streaks filling the sky. The dive boats are silhouetted against this incredible background as the sun slowly slides into the ocean. A sight to behold!
Sunset House has something on Grand Cayman that most dive operators don’t. World class shore diving. Unlimited shore diving is included in all dive packages. When you get back from the morning two tank dive, have a quick lunch and you can just jump right back into the Caribbean waters. Afternoon dives, night dives what ever you want! The dive shop has a dive site map and the dive staff would be happy to brief you on the highlights of the dive so you don’t miss them.
Time
april 20 (Saturday) - 27 (Saturday)
may 2019
08may6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
june 2019
01junAll Day08Bonaire Group Trip
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Package Includes: 7 Nights
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Package Includes:
- 7 Nights in Standard Room
- 11 Boat Dives
- Unlimited Shore Dives
- Daily Breakfast
- Airport Transfers
- Wifi
- Taxes
- *Lunch & Dinner With Meal Plan
Time
june 1 (Saturday) - 8 (Saturday)
Location
Divi Bonaire
12jun6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
july 2019
10jul6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
august 2019
03augAll Day10Roatan Group Trip
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Divers $989 + Air *ALL
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Divers $989 + Air
*ALL PRICES ARE BASED ON A DOUBLE OCCUPANCY*
Dive Roatan Trip includes:- 8 Days 7 Nights At Mayan Princess Resort
- Airport transfers
- Air-conditioned Accommodations
- All inclusive
- 5 Days of 3 tank boat dives,
- 1 Night boat dive
- 1 Optional Shark Dive
- 1 Optional Dive with the Dolphins.
- This trip will fill up fast so book your spot asap!
Time
august 3 (Saturday) - 10 (Saturday)
Location
Roatan Mayan Princess Resort
14aug6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
24augAll Day31Cozumel Group Trip
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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
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
august 24 (Saturday) - 31 (Saturday)
september 2019
11sep6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
october 2019
05octAll Day12Costa Rica Group Trip
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Costa Rica Group Trip includes: 8 Days 7 Nights Accommodation at Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive 24 Hour Dining, and Drinks All Non-Motorized Watersports Wifi Throughout the Resort 5 Days 2
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Costa Rica Group Trip includes:
- 8 Days 7 Nights Accommodation at Riu Guanacaste
- All Inclusive 24 Hour Dining, and Drinks
- All Non-Motorized Watersports
- Wifi Throughout the Resort
- 5 Days 2 Tank Local Boat Diving With Rocket Frog Divers
- 1 Full Day Excursion to the Rincon de la Vieja area with lunch. Ziplining, horse back riding, Volcanic hot springs, and Mud baths, are some of activities possible.
- Return Private Airport Transfers
- Taxes and service charges
Time
october 5 (Saturday) - 12 (Saturday)
Location
Riu Guanacaste
09oct6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
november 2019
13nov6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
december 2019
11dec6:00 pm9:00 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 mixtureTime
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in Arizona
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Prerequisites
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Course Prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
- Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent*
*Note: Junior divers (10-15) can only take specialties approved for their age
Limits for Junior Divers:
Deep Diving: Maximum depth for divers 10-15 is 21 metres/70 feet
Dry suit; minimum age 12
Wreck: Limited penetration minimum age 15 -
Whats Next
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What’s next after completing your Advanced Adventure course?
You can continue your diving education by advancing to an SDI Rescue Diver or by checking out some of the other specialties or courses on our SDI Course Map.
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What Else
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SDI Advanced Adventure Diver minimum requirements:
- Satisfactorily complete the appropriate SDI Advanced Adventure Diver Knowledge Quests with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor
- Complete all course requirements efficiently
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
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