Beginner · Instructor-led training
SCUBA Diver @ Central Bucks East/South (Must be 18+)
Note: September sessions will be held at Central Bucks East High School. October sessions will be held at Central Bucks South High School. Underwater World offers a 3 easy step program to becoming a Certified SCUBA Diver As part of your Con
Note: September sessions will be held at Central Bucks East High School. October sessions will be held at Central Bucks South High School.
Underwater World offers a 3 easy step program to becoming a Certified SCUBA Diver
As part of your Confined Water Training you will receive the SCUBA Diver eLearning. Though your Instructor will hold lectures to expand on important details of the eLearning, the eLearning will help guide you through the course and is required to be completed by all Students.
The eLearning Access Codes will be emailed to you within approx 24hours of purchasing your Confined Water course. Though the eLearning is required, we also offer hard copies of the training manuals if you prefer to work from a book to support your eLearning.
*If you already purchased eLearning from NAUI or SDI you may be eligible to receive a discount on your Confined Water Training. In this case, please contact us to make sure you are getting the best price.
(Thats where you are right now!) Confined Water Training is the basis for all of your SCUBA training and Underwater World offers it in a few different formats for your convenience. Most courses have 1 or 2 confined water sessions a week, though in the Summer, and sometimes throughout the rest of the year, we offer condensed weekend courses.
Underwater World also offers these courses at multiple locations in the area. This allows us to teach on different days and times to best suit your schedule. No other Dive Center in the region teaches at multiple locations and this is just another way we try to make your training convenient for you
Underwater World also offers training from 2 different training agencies; SDI and NAUI. The agency associated with the course is indicated in the description picture of each course. There is some more information on SDI/NAUI in the FAQs but unless you have a preference, it doesn't really matter which you choose. It is simply an option we offer. What is important, is if you have taken or purchased eLearning for SCUBA diver already, you will need to take a course associated with the training agency you took the eLearning from. If you have questions, please contact us and we can help you choose.
No matter what location or Training Agency you choose, the standards for the course remain the same. Underwater World exceeds the training standards for both Agencies and you can expect approx. 12 hours of in-water training and approx 6hrs of lectures, including an eLearning refresher. On average thats about 6 hours more than other the local Dive Centers and at the same price! Those 6 hours are the difference between just knowing how to dive and being a comfortable, confident diver.
This difference in training will be apparent to you on your first Open Water dives. You will notice other students confined to the underwater platforms on their open water dives and though you can expect to spend some time there as well, Underwater World students will actually get off the platforms and do some true open water exploring!
At Underwater World you aren't trained to the the minimum standard. You are trained to a level that will allow you to safely enjoy your investment, comfortably and confidently.
Open Water Certificaiton Dives are the capstone of SCUBA training and are required to become a fully Certified Open Water SCUBA Diver. These dives consist of 4 "open water dives", over a 2 day period. During these dives Students will be tested on the skills they have learned in the confined water training and get comfortable with buoyancy outside of the confined limits of the pool! Just like with other Underwater World training, we have options to make this the most convienent for you!
Most commonly, students choose to do these dives locally with us over one of our Certification Weekends. We usually do these dives at a training lake, Lake Allure or Willow Springs, located about 1.5hrs West of Underwater World. The cost to complete these dives locally with Underwater World is $325 and includes the 4 dives and equipment rentals. Though it does not include the entry fee for the lake, in most cases you will have the option to purchase these tickets through Underwater World when you register for your Open Water dives
You may also choose to do your Certification Dives on an Underwater World Dive Trip or even complete them on your own dive trip with a document from your Instructor known as a Universal Referral. Your Instructor will cover all the pros/cons of each option throughout the course, so there is no reason to make that choice today.
Whatever option you choose, Underwater World will remain your certifying Dive Center. That means that even if you choose to do them on your own dive trip with a Universal Referral, we will help guide you through the process and be your representative to the training agency for any issues that may ever arise.
With over 50 years in business, tens of thousands of dives, and tousands upon thousands of certifications, Underwater World rolls deep to support even the newest of divers!
FAQs
This Central Bucks East/South course is for adults ages 18 and older.
Do I need Try SCUBA before getting certified?
No. Try SCUBA is optional. You can start directly with online learning and pool training, Parts 1 & 2.
How old do I need to be to get certified?
UWW minimum age is 11 for Parts 1 & 2 and 12 for local open-water certification dives. Some courses have a higher minimum age; check the requirements for your chosen class.
How much does scuba certification cost?
From January 1, 2027, Parts 1 & 2 cost $495 on weekdays or $545 in the weekend format. Local Open Water Certification Dives, Part 3, cost $375, making the combined tuition $870 or $920. Courses held in 2026 retain their listed 2026 tuition. Required learning, pool training and SCUBA equipment rental are included. Personal mask, fins, snorkel and dive-site admission are extra.
How long does certification take?
Timing depends on the season, location and course format. Weekly academic and pool courses run for about six weeks; weekend formats are also available, usually in summer. Open-water certification dives, Part 3, are booked separately. Across Parts 1, 2 and 3 combined, you receive at least 17 hours of training, including at least 10 hours in the water. We do not rush your training.
What equipment do I need?
For certification, you need your own mask, fins and snorkel; SCUBA equipment rental is included. Students receive 25% off UWW personal-fit packages.
Can I complete my open-water dives on vacation?
Yes. Complete your eLearning, lectures and pool training with us, then finish your certification dives at your destination. A Universal Referral costs $50 for processing. The destination dive shop charges separately, and its requirements and terms apply.
Should I choose NAUI or SDI?
We offer both, with the same approach to training. Choose the course that fits your schedule unless you have an agency preference. Already have eLearning? Choose a course from the same agency.
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