Take your diving to the next level with Depth Finders Scuba’s CCR Crossover Course. Master rebreather units like the Dive Rite O2ptima in a supportive, expert-led environment.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Moderate physical fitness required, including good swimming and buoyancy skills
Wildlife
History
The area has a rich maritime history, with many old shipwrecks resting offshore that attract technical divers.
Conservation
Depth Finders Scuba practices eco-friendly diving, emphasizing reef preservation and minimal environmental impact.
Depth Finders Scuba
Take your diving to the next level with Depth Finders Scuba’s CCR Crossover Course. Master rebreather units like the Dive Rite O2ptima in a supportive, expert-led environment.
Depth Finders Scuba is a Punta Gorda, Florida dive center offering a broad range of scuba training, guided dives, and community events. The business provides NAUI courses—including Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and a NAUI Dive Master course—alongside specialty training such as Enriched Air (Nitrox) classroom and eLearning sessions. Depth Finders Scuba runs Open Water classes in day and weekend formats at locations like Lake Denton and Florida’s East Coast, plus guided two-tank dives at Boynton Beach and Gulf dives with Florida Gulf Coast Scuba.
For technical and rebreather divers, Depth Finders Scuba offers Intro to Technical Diving courses, CCR Crossover programs, and a CCR Cave Diver Crossover Course. Specific CCR training includes a CCR Crossover Course tailored to the Dive Rite O2ptima chest-mount unit, and multi-day cave crossover instruction focused on closed-circuit rebreather techniques and scenario-based training.
Training formats vary by course: brief classroom and eLearning sessions for Nitrox certification, two-day CCR crossovers, 2–3 day technical introductions, and three-day cave or rescue courses. The shop also organizes a Dive Club social event with presentations, trip planning, and member networking opportunities, and seasonal experiences such as Underwater Pictures with Santa.
All offerings emphasize hands-on dives, unit-specific skills, emergency protocols, and buoyancy management where applicable. Depth Finders Scuba operates from Punta Gorda, FL and coordinates dives across nearby springs, keys, coastlines, and Gulf locations. Interested divers can select entry-level certifications, advanced training, technical rebreather crossovers, guided reefs and wreck dives, or community events. Registration and scheduling information is available on-site directly.
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Home base for dive trips
Tours Offered
14 trips
Courses, guided dives, and events
NAUI Courses
Available
Includes Rescue and Dive Master
CCR & Tech
CCR crossover courses
Closed-circuit and technical diving
Book NAUI certifications, CCR crossover training, Nitrox classes, or guided Boynton Beach and Gulf dives from Punta Gorda today.
Pre-course Preparation
Ensure your certification is up-to-date and review basic buoyancy skills before attending.
Equipment Familiarity
Familiarize yourself with rebreather gear and emergency protocols prior to the course.
Dive Planning
Plan your dives carefully and follow all safety instructions provided by instructors.
Post-course Practice
Practice your new skills in controlled environments to build confidence.
Rebreather unit
Provided as part of the course; participants should be familiar with its basic operations.
Dive computer
Helps monitor your dive profile and safety limits during practical dives.
Wet suit or dry suit
Depending on water temperature, appropriate thermal protection is recommended.
spring|summer|fall
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Vital for safety and ascent signaling in open water.