Private PADI Open Water Certification in San Diego
Earn your PADI Open Water certification with private, one-on-one instruction at La Jolla Shores.
This course is designed for beginners who want structured, calm and personalized training rather than crowed group classes.
Upon completion, you will be certified to dive up to 60 feet worldwide.
Who This Course is For:
First-time divers
Nervous beginners
Students who prefer private instruction and one-on-one training
Couples or families training together
Students preparing for dive travel
Students who want an expedited open water course without waiting for other divers to complete skill development
No prior experience required.
What’s Included:
PADI eLearning
1 day of confined water skill session in pool
2 days of open water training dives in ocean
All required training materials and equipment
Certification processing through PADI
Private instruction with a PADI Elite Instructor
How it Works:
Purchase course online
Complete the eLearning
Call Justin to schedule pool and ocean dives
Students may be required to pick-up/drop-off rental gear at dive shop
Complete pool and ocean sessions in 3 days
Certification issued upon successful completion
Why Private Instruction Matters:
Flexible scheduling
Personalized skill development
More in-water time
Reduced stress
Direct feedback and coaching
Shorter in-water session times. Each day usually lasts around 2-3 hours.
You are never placed with other students or groups.
Location:
All certification dives take place at La Jolla Shores or Mission Bay in San Diego, California’s safest and most beginner friendly scuba environments.
Ready to get Certified?
Call or text 858-729-8513 to schedule your private PADI Open Water course in San Diego or purchase online and the PADI eLearning will be emailed to you within minutes.
Private PADI Open Water Certification in San Diego
Earn your PADI Open Water certification with private, one-on-one instruction at La Jolla Shores.
This course is designed for beginners who want structured, calm and personalized training rather than crowed group classes.
Upon completion, you will be certified to dive up to 60 feet worldwide.
Who This Course is For:
First-time divers
Nervous beginners
Students who prefer private instruction and one-on-one training
Couples or families training together
Students preparing for dive travel
Students who want an expedited open water course without waiting for other divers to complete skill development
No prior experience required.
What’s Included:
PADI eLearning
1 day of confined water skill session in pool
2 days of open water training dives in ocean
All required training materials and equipment
Certification processing through PADI
Private instruction with a PADI Elite Instructor
How it Works:
Purchase course online
Complete the eLearning
Call Justin to schedule pool and ocean dives
Students may be required to pick-up/drop-off rental gear at dive shop
Complete pool and ocean sessions in 3 days
Certification issued upon successful completion
Why Private Instruction Matters:
Flexible scheduling
Personalized skill development
More in-water time
Reduced stress
Direct feedback and coaching
Shorter in-water session times. Each day usually lasts around 2-3 hours.
You are never placed with other students or groups.
Location:
All certification dives take place at La Jolla Shores or Mission Bay in San Diego, California’s safest and most beginner friendly scuba environments.
Ready to get Certified?
Call or text 858-729-8513 to schedule your private PADI Open Water course in San Diego or purchase online and the PADI eLearning will be emailed to you within minutes.