PADI Open Water Diver -- Your PADI Open Water Diver course will teach you to safely explore the underwater world using Scuba!  Scuba is a fun and rewarding actvity that will open the door for you to explore the other 71% of our amazing planet.   Cost: Classroom and Pool Sessions ($309) + PADI eLearning ... Find Out More

PADI Discover Scuba Diving -- Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you are curious but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, the PADI Discover Scuba class will let you experience scuba to see what its all about! Scuba Shack offers you this opportunity with advanced regist... Find Out More

PADI Reactivate -- If you already have your Open Water Certification, but you have not been in the water for a several years and are planning to dive in the near future, you should enroll in PADI ReActivate – our scuba review program. Proof of original certification required. PADI ReActivate Electronic Learning sold separat... Find Out More

Enriched Air Nitrox Course -- Enriched Air, also known as “Nitrox” is a form of breathing gas that allows divers to extend their bottom time and reduce nitrogen loading. It is PADI’s most popular specialty course. By becoming a Nitrox diver you will not only have longer no decompression limits, you will gain a significant advantag... Find Out More

PADI Advanced Open Water -- Our PADI Advanced Open Water course will take your diving to the next level! This course helps you build confidence in Navigation, fine-tune your Buoyancy skills, experiencing Deep Diving and introduce you to different diving activities such as Wreck Diving, Delayed Surface Marker Buoy deployment or maybe Underwater Na... Find Out More

PADI Rescue Diver -- The PADI Rescue Diver is one of the most rewarding courses you will ever take! This course teaches you the techniques to avoid and manage problems and improves your confidence as a diver. During the course you’ll become a better buddy by enhancing your ability to identify potential problems and by practicing... Find Out More

PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER -- The Master Scuba Diver rating places you in an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training. Find Out More

PADI Open Water Exam - Lake George, NY -- Complete your PADI Open Water Exam on the shores of Lake George!   Find Out More

Open Water Exam - Jamestown, RI / Stonington, CT -- Complete your PADI Open Water Exam with Scuba Shack Find Out More

Boat Diver This course helps you expand your knowledge about boats from small inflatables to large liveaboards. You'll gain experience scuba diving by completing two dives from a boat. *Price does not include any boat charter fees, park admission, tanks, weights or other costs. PADI Boat Diver eLearning sold separa... Find Out More

Deep Diver Explore deeper dive sites with confidence at depths down to 40 metres/130 ft. Learn to manage your gas supply, go over buddy contact procedures, and buoyancy control. *Price does not include any boat charter fees, tanks, weights, park admission or other costs PADI Deep Diver eLearning sold separately Find Out More

Equipment Specialist -- Learn to manage basic scuba diving equipment repairs and adjustments. Understand routine care and maintenance procedures and how dive gear works. Cost: $100 Find Out More

Dry Suit Diver Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water. *Price does not include any boat charter fees, park admission, drysuit rental fees or other costs PADI Dry Suit Diver ... Find Out More

Night Diver The underwater world changes as day creatures retire & nocturnal organisms emerge. If you've wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, enroll in the PADI Night Diver Specialty course. *Price does not include any boat charter fees, tanks, weights, park admission or other costs PADi Night Di... Find Out More

Ice Diver Ice diving is one of the most adventurous scuba specialties. Learn the roles and responsibilities of support personnel, tenders and safety divers. See beauty few others ever experience.   Contact Scuba Shack for availability.   Dates: Classroom: TBD at Scuba Shack Day One Dives: TBD&nbs... Find Out More

Peak Performance Buoyancy You want to dive with less effort, dive longer by using less gas, preserve visibility and protect fragile marine life. The Peak Performance Buouancy class will help you improve your diving skills and become more relaxed and confident. A great class to take right after your open water certification! Tanks and weights ar... Find Out More

Underwater Naturalist Get a better understanding about the local ecosystem and the differences between terrestrial and aquatic worlds. See new things, even in the most familiar dive sites - New England Style with Scuba Shack. Tanks and weights are not included. Course fee includes your PADI Underwater Naturalist Manual Find Out More

Underwater Navigator Are you ready to be more confident and competent with your underwater navigation? Then the PADI Underwater Navigator course is the one for you!   Price Includes:  eLearning Three open water dives   *Price does not include any boat charter fees, tanks, weights, park admission or othe... Find Out More

Wreck Diver Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually team with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for a new discovery. *Price does not include any boat charter fees, tanks, weights, park admission, food, lodging or other costs PADI Wreck Diver eLearning sold separately   Find Out More

Coral Reef Conservation Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they're seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. This course helps you appreciate the complexity of coral reef habitats and teaches how you can help conserve these vital systems. Find Out More

Dive Against Debris Make a difference on every dive. Activate the inner citizen scientist in you. Learn how ocean plastic and trash clean up not only keep your local dive site healthier, you can also contribute to a global database documenting the marine debris problem. Purchase your PADI Dive Against Debris online learning here. Find Out More

PADI Divemaster Start Your Professional Journey Scuba Shack’s PADI Divemaster training program is an intense program representing 75 clock hours of instruction and custom tailored to go beyond the standard PADI Divemaster course offered by other shops. PADI Divemaster represents the first level of professional designatio... Find Out More

PADI Instructor Development Course Lead the Way Scuba Shack's PADI Open Water Instructor Development Course (IDC) is 13-week course of study that fully prepares a PADI Divemaster to participate in the PADI Instructor Examination.   Cost: $2900 (includes PADI IDC Crew Pak) Find Out More

Emergency First Response Instructor CPR and First Aid are key skills that are important to everyone, not just scuba divers. As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you teach skills based on internationally recognized emergency care guidelines, and you can offer courses to anyone. The great thing about EFR courses is that they make learning easy by pro... Find Out More

Foundations and Principles of Diving (Distinctive Speciality) -- NOW A PADI SPECIALTY!   What’s the difference between Foundations & Principles of Diving and what’s been learned in your Open Water Scuba Certification and other classes?   Foundations and Principles is designed to introduce and build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge that... Find Out More

Blue to Brilliant - Diving Into Underwater Imaging (Distinctive Speciality) -- Do you want to learn more about capturing images in the underwater world? Our Blue to Briliant - Diving into Underwater Imaging workshop takes the student thru the fundamentals of underwater photography and videography, provides in-water sessions to practice skills and finishes with post-processing your images and vide... Find Out More

Introduction to Snorkeling -- Snorkeling is a great way to explore the underwater world. Maybe scuba diving just isn't your thing, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the beauty of a tropical reef when you are on vacation or a local lake when you are closer to home. Our Introduction to Snorkeling course will get you ready for some exc... Find Out More

Pool Practice -- Do you need to get back in the water and practice? Maybe you want to dial in your buoyancy and weighting? Or work on your propulsion and trim? Then sign up for one of our upcoming practice pools sessions.  Please make sure you check the times as they do vary by date. Find Out More

Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care Be capable. Be prepared. Be confident and be able to provide emergency first aid. This course focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency.   *This course fee covers your classroom and practical session at Scuba ... Find Out More

Introduction to Technical Diving -- The Intro to Tech Course is an introductory course that expands on recreational training by improving dive planning methods, in-water skills, and streamlining existing gear configurations in a controlled and fun learning environment. Find Out More

PADI Tec 40 Course -- The PADI Tec 40 course is where you transition from recreational diving to technical diving. It's a natural progression from Tec Basics, or it can be your first tec diver course. It is the bridge between no stop diving and technical decompression diving. Price: $780 (includes PADI Tec 40 Crew Pak and eLearning) ... Find Out More

Emergency Care and Oxygen Provider Bundled Class Emergency Care course covers cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use combined into one program.  It is designed to teach the techniques to administer CPR, first aid, and utilize an AED in emergency situations involving infants, children, and adults. This... Find Out More