private Scuba Instruction
LEARN TO
SCUBA DIVE!
PRIVATE COURSES AT YOUR PACE.
Discover the depths with personalized one-on-one training from a PADI IDC Staff Instructor with 15+ years of professional expertise throughout 50+ countries of the world. Don't sign up for a crowded dive course.
Lets make the most of your experience!
This is your lesson...
Every session is tailored to your unique pace, utilizing professional-grade gear to ensure an uncompromising and profound underwater experience. We will not cut corners and the instruction moves at YOUR own pace to ensure you are comfortable before exiting the class portion. Need extra days? No problem. No rush.
Your Instruction
Beginner Basics
Master the fundamentals of scuba diving with personalized, one-on-one entry-level training designed for absolute beginners. You will leave the course with your PADI Open Water Diver Certification.
Advanced Dive Skills
Elevate your expertise with specialized training in deep diving, underwater navigation, and technical buoyancy control. You will obtain your PADI Advanced Open Water certification.
Rescue & Professional
Learn critical safety protocols and rescue techniques, or start your professional journey with our mentored Divemaster courses.
Gear & Equipment
We provide all students with high-performance, professional-grade scuba gear for every session. You do not need to invest in any gear until you are ready. Our equipment is meticulously maintained, ensuring your safety and comfort as you master the depths with confidence.
“The personalized instruction with Chris gave me the confidence I needed to dive with my kids”
Brad morris — now ADVANCED DIVER
“Every session was tailored to my specific goals and schedule. I required a lot of patience which was greatly appreciated .”
ELENA RIVERA — BEGINNER STUDENT
About
Hello my name is Chris!
With a passion for scuba diving that began in 2009, I've spent more than 15 years as a dive professional helping people discover the incredible world beneath the surface. Over the years, I've traveled to more than 60 countries and explored the underwater landscapes of over 30 of them, gaining experience in a wide variety of dive environments and cultures.
My greatest reward is sharing that passion with others. Whether you're taking your very first breaths underwater or expanding your skills as an experienced diver, I'm committed to creating a safe, enjoyable, and confidence-building experience. I believe patience is one of the most important qualities an instructor can have, and I take pride in helping every diver progress at their own pace. Watching students grow from nervous beginners into confident, capable divers is what inspires me every time I get in the water.
Experience
PADI IDC Staff instructor, EFR Instructor as well as a specialty instructor for many areas of diving:
-Wreck instructor
-Nitrox instructor
-Deep instructor
-Search & Recovery
-Peak Performance Buoyancy
-Night diving instructor
-Drift diving instructor
-Cavern instructor
-Sidemount instructor
-Gas Blender instructor
-Project Aware instructor
-Fish Identification instructor
-Navigation instructor
-Underwater Photography instructor
Contact
Ready to start your diving journey? Reach out for personalized, private scuba instruction tailored to your needs.
divedownthere@gmail.com
Phone
(941) 499-7551
Location
Private sessions held at your convenience in premier coastal locations.