Learn a modern approach to buoyancy with the Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) course in San Antonio. This blended course pairs online lessons with pool training and two guided open-water dives to build stability, reduce task load, and improve air consumption.
Learn a modern approach to buoyancy with the Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) course in San Antonio. This blended course pairs online lessons with pool training and two guided open-water dives to build stability, reduce task load, and improve air consumption.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Dive World Scuba - Thousand Oaks · San Antonio, Texas
moderate.
4 hours (class/pool) + separate open-water dives.
Moderate fitness: comfortable swimming, able to carry basic dive gear and perform pre-dive safety checks
You must hold an Open Water or Junior Open Water certification and be at least 12 years old to enroll.
The classroom/pool portion is about 4 hours; two open-water dives are included but scheduled separately based on site availability.
Open-water dives are scheduled at appropriate local sites—options include freshwater quarries, springs, or coordinated trips to Gulf Coast sites when conditions permit.
Most operators will allow you to use your personal scuba gear; rental options are typically available—confirm with the booking operator.
Completion of the RAD specialty is documented and recognized as a specialty credential; check with your certifying agency for card issuance details.
Yes—divers age 12 and up may enroll, but a parent or guardian may need to sign release forms depending on local policies.
San Antonio’s outdoor recreation sits alongside deep cultural history—the city’s Spanish missions date to the early 18th century and draw many visitors before and after dive trips.
Respect karst and spring systems by minimizing silt, following low-impact finning, and never removing artifacts or flora to preserve visibility and habitat.
Age 12+ • Learn How To Dive With The Avelo System• Dive With Greater Stability & Ease
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