SDI Core Courses

Every diver’s journey starts with curiosity—the desire to explore what lies beneath the surface. At Diving with Moon, our SDI Core Courses are designed to turn that curiosity into confidence. From your very first breath underwater to mastering advanced rescue techniques, our Palm Beach–based instructors guide you safely through every stage, making learning fun, rewarding, and unforgettable.

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SDI Scuba Discovery Program – $250

Not sure if scuba is right for you? The SDI Scuba Discovery Program is the perfect introduction. No prior experience is required—just a sense of adventure. You’ll start with a short orientation, then gear up and experience breathing underwater in a pool or confined water environment. If you’re ready, you’ll even explore an open water dive site off Pompano, seeing marine life up close. By the end, you’ll know if scuba is for you, and you’ll earn credit toward the SDI Open Water Diver course.

SDI Open Water Scuba Diver – $850

Ready to take the plunge? The SDI Open Water Diver course gives you the skills, confidence, and internationally recognized certification to dive anywhere in the world. You’ll begin with flexible online learning, progress to pool sessions to master essential skills, and complete four open water dives at Florida’s spectacular sites. Glide over the reefs of Palm Beach, explore historic Pompano wrecks, and practice buoyancy, navigation, and buddy skills—all under the supervision of professional instructors.

SDI Advanced Adventure Diver – $900

Once certified, it’s time to explore more challenging dives. The SDI Advanced Adventure Diver course is designed for certified Open Water Divers who want to build experience and try specialty diving. Over five adventure dives, you’ll tackle deep diving, navigation, buoyancy control, wreck diving, or drift diving. Dive sites include Palm Beach reefs, Boynton drift zones, and Pompano wrecks. This course is a fun, hands-on way to find your favorite diving style while preparing for advanced certifications worldwide.

SDI Rescue Diver – $950

Diving isn’t just about fun—it’s about safety, preparedness, and leadership. The SDI Rescue Diver course teaches you how to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies. Through classroom, pool, and open water training, you’ll practice self-rescue, assist distressed divers, manage stress, and execute realistic rescue scenarios. Training takes place across Palm Beach, Boynton, and Pompano, including boat-based rescue practice, giving you real-world experience that few other local dive shops offer.

SDI Divemaster – $1,999

For divers ready to turn passion into a profession, the SDI Divemaster course is the gateway to leadership. You’ll refine your diving to professional standards, develop rescue and problem-solving skills, and learn to manage groups both on the surface and underwater. With hands-on experience guiding students and certified divers at top local sites, you’ll leave fully prepared to step into a professional role, whether on local dive boats or continuing toward instructor training.

Why Choose Diving with Moon

We believe scuba is best learned with personalized attention and local expertise. Our instructors offer:

• Private or small-group instruction for individualized learning
• Knowledge of Palm Beach, Pompano, and Boynton dive sites
• Patient, beginner-friendly teaching methods
• Full scuba gear provided for all courses
• Flexible scheduling to match your vacation or lifestyle

Whether you’re trying scuba for the first time or preparing for a professional dive career, our SDI Core Courses provide the foundation, skills, and confidence you need to explore the underwater world safely and enjoyably.

Start your diving journey today—book your SDI Core Courses with Diving with Moon and discover the ocean like never before.