WE ARE STILL DIVING AND CONDUCTING CLASSES!!!
THERE ARE NUMEROUS SAFE DIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AREA THAT ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER. AT NO TIME WILL ANY DIVER - STAFF OR STUDENT - BE PLACED IN JEOPARDY OF COMING IN CONTACT WITH OIL IN ANY FORM. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR FOREMOST CONCERN!
Now you can complete the initial home study portion of the Openwater SCUBA certification course online, on your schedule. MBT now offers e-Learning programs that allow our students to complete the academic home study portion of the class anywhere, any time. No driving back and forth all week to sit in class. No trying to get off work to make class on time. No long drug out classroom sessions at the end of a hard day. You can even take the final exam AT HOME!
After you complete the home study portion online, you can complete the rest of your training at MBT!
There is NO ADDITIONAL COST associated with the SDI e-learning course! If you sign up via one of the links below, SDI will bill you for enrolling and you will receive credit toward the total cost of the course. The balance will be charged when you come in for the orientation session.
Click one of the links below to get started right now or give us a call if you need more information!
NOW AVAILABLE - Complete your NITROX training online!!!
Our experience has shown that students that complete the home study portion of their training online perform better during the rest of their training.
Whether you're looking for the thrill of adventure or the ultimate escape, scuba diving has something to offer everyone. Begin SCUBA diving today - the opportunities are virtually endless! Advances in equipment and training has made diving one of the safest sporting activities available, and nearly anyone can participate!
We take great pride in our reputation for producing the areas most knowledgeable, skilled, and confident new divers! Our training programs are specifically designed with FUN and FLEXIBILITY in mind, and any course we offer can be tailored to your specific needs or schedule. Whether you're interested in a course for yourself, the entire family, or a group, we've got the training program you've been looking for!
No pressure, no stress, pure fun!
Beginning Open Water SCUBA Course
MBT offers the most flexible and enjoyable scuba instruction program in the area. All of our courses are self paced and are designed to provide our students with the complete SCUBA experience – much more than just the minimum requirements! Our award winning training program now allows you to complete the academic course work online! Diving is fun, your course should be too!!
Diving is fun, your course should be too!!
Why take the Open Water Course? - The Open Water SCUBA Certification course is the first level that divers complete to begin diving on their own. The course will teach you how to properly choose, assemble, use and care for SCUBA equipment, and how to safely plan and conduct dives. Students completing the course are issued a certification card that is accepted world wide which will allow you to rent equipment, get tanks filled, and participate in charters and tours.
Why Online Training? – We understand that your time is valuable, and providing online training for the academic portion of the class allows our students to complete the material at their own pace and on their own schedule. We find that students completing the online work are typically better prepared for the in water portion of their training. Personal assistance is always available for students needing help with any of the material.
Course Schedules - Our fun self-paced courses make it easy to complete the course without the hassle of tight schedules and no penalties for missed classes. Our online home study format means less time in the classroom. No pressure. No wasted time. No strict schedules to meet. It’s easy and you can start today! Our goal is to make SCUBA training available for anyone that wants to learn to dive. Regularly scheduled classes begin every week and Weekend only courses and other special courses are available for those with tight schedules. While many students complete the course and become certified scuba divers in a week or less, students have up to one year to complete the training. With online training, it’s easy and you can start today!
E-LEARNING COURSE SCHEDULE
THU 6:00 - 8:00 PM - ORIENTATION
FRI 6:00 - 8:30 PM - POOL
SAT 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - DIVE DAY
SUN 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - DIVE DAY
The course does not have to be completed in consecutive days...you can split it up as you need to!!!
DISTANCE E-LEARNING COURSE SCHEDULE
FRI 4:00 -6:00 PM - ORIENTATION
FRI 6:00 - 8:30 PM - POOL
SAT 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - DIVE DAY
SUN 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - DIVE DAY
This schedule is designed for students coming from out of the local area.
Regular full classroom training sessions are available with prior coordination.
WEEKEND CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND 1:
SUN 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM - POOL
WEEKEND 2:
SAT: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM - DIVE DAY
SUN: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM - DIVE DAY
*Scheduled as needed. Call for details
Course Format – Following the completion of the online course work, you will have a minimum of one classroom session, one pool session, and two days of diving. You progress to each next step when YOU and your instructor feel you are ready. Our enjoyable “no pressure” program allows you to receive as much extra work as necessary to make you confident and comfortable and get you certified!
Certification Dives – Many dive shops conduct their training dives in an impersonal "mechanical" manner and in less than ideal locations and conditions, often resulting in reduced quality of training and an overall bad experience. At MBT Divers We prefer to maximize your training and enjoyment by conducting your certification dives in carefully selected locations such as crystal clear freshwater springs, and during spectacular dives in the Gulf of Mexico. Specific training sites are carefully chosen daily based upon student preferences and site conditions.
Certification – At the completion of the course, you will be certified to dive within the recognized recreational limit of 130’. We do strongly recommend that if you intend to regularly conduct dives below 60' that you complete the Deep Diving specialty course or an Advanced open water certification.
Leaving the local area or planning to travel? Your certification will be recognized and gladly accepted by dive shops, charter boats, and resorts throughout the world.
Equipment - The only equipment you will be required to provide will be your own mask, fins, booties and snorkel. Gloves and a personal weight belt are highly recommended. We offer a significant discount to our students on all of these and other items! All other equipment required during the open water course will be provided at no extra charge by MBT.
Snorkeling Sets beginning at $99!
SCUBA Quality equipment that is suitable for scuba classes!
Additional Training – MBT offers a full range of courses. Whether you’re interested in Specialty, Advanced, Nitrox, or one of our many Technical courses, we offer the training program you’re looking for, and all of our courses are designed with fun and flexibility in mind.
Who can learn? - Anyone that is over the age of 10, in good health and can swim comfortably in the water can learn to dive.
What about Medical Conditions? There are certain medical conditions or medications that can prevent a person from being able to dive safely. In some cases approval from your doctor may be required before you can be enrolled in a SCUBA training class. Give us a call at (850) 455-7702 if you would like more information.
Cost – Don't be fooled by advertised "bargain priced" scuba courses that don't include books, admin fees, air fills, or equipment rentals. Some dive shops lure customers by deceptively advertising dive classes at "unbeatable prices", and then steadily charge additional fees as the course progresses. You may also find that the "low price" is available only if you meet a minimum purchase at their store. The usual result - you've paid much more than you intended.
At MBT Divers, we pride ourselves in being honest with our customers from the start. The cost of our open water certification course includes all academic materials, Instructor Fees, SCUBA Equipment rental, air fills, Log Book, and administrative Fees. Our students also receive a free 6 month subscription to "Dive Training" magazine.
Individual entry fees to parks and springs (typically $8-$20) are not included. These fees do not always apply, and are not a requirement to completing the course.
Kids and SCUBA training - While children as young as 10 can get certified to SCUBA Dive, not all 10 year olds are mentally or physically ready to undergo the training. For children under 12 years of age, We like to meet with the child and parent before enrolling the child in a SCUBA training program. For Legal reasons, Kids under 14 are not allowed to complete the training online.
For students under the age of 16, a parent or legal guardian must be present at the first classroom session and for all in water activities.
3920 Barrancas Ave
Pensacola, Florida 32507
(850) 455-7702
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