Water Activities & Dive at Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center
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Discover the thrill of underwater exploration with a beginner-friendly scuba diving experience at Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center. Learn the basics, then plunge into Atlantic waters teeming with marine life—perfect for first-timers!
PADI Discover Scuba Diving / Re-Activate Refresher Course
9am-5pm | Ages 10+
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of breathing underwater with Discover Scuba Diving at Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center! Perfect for beginners, this unique program combines pool training and ocean dives in one convenient location. Enjoy a stress-free learning environment, expert instruction, and the chance to explore the stunning Atlantic waters—all in a single day!
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you! The only requirement is that you know how to swim!
Re-Activate Refresher Course
Are you a certified diver already, and has it been a while since you've gotten your gills wet? Let's get you back in the water and brushed up on your skills. This 1 day course will review your equipment, emergency skills, buoyancy, and dive skills. Perfect for remembering all your dive knowledge.
If you are booking a course LESS than one week in advance, please call our shop to book to insure we have an instructor available. (305)-532-1445.##
Rates
Group Dive: $350 per person Private Dive: $800 per person
Ages 10+
Schedule
Daily: 9am - 5pm
About
Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center offers this program in a pool, off a beach, and from a dive boat. To sign up for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 12 years old. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health. Price includes complete equipment and instruction, as well as boat trip and dives. Lunch not included. This is NOT a course which qualifies for certification.
What to Expect
Tarpoon Lagoon is proud to have all the amenities needed for your course in ONE LOCATION! This makes for a very stress-free learning experience. Once you've checked in on the morning of class we will sit back in The Lagoon Lounge for a relaxing review of the materials you've completed. We'll walk over to the on-site pool for your first breaths underwater and then will build upon your experience in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean for your dives.
- 9 am: Check In at Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center
- 10:00am: Pool Training
- 12:00 pm: Break For Lunch
- 1 pm: Boat Departure
- 5 pm: End of Day
Personal Items to Bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Dry Clothes
- Lunch (There is a deli on the premise)
- Cash for gratuity
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Getting to the center early helps you prepare mentally and catch all the safety briefings.
Listen to Instructions
Pay close attention during training to ensure a safe, enjoyable dive experience.
Stay Calm Underwater
Keep your breathing steady and follow your guide’s signals to relax during the dive.
Protect Marine Life
Avoid touching or disturbing sea creatures and coral—help keep the reef healthy.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Dolphins
- Sea turtles
History
Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center has been serving divers since 1985, dedicating itself to marine stewardship and adventure education.
Conservation
The center actively supports local reef conservation efforts and educates divers about protecting marine ecosystems.
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Wetsuit
Keeps you warm and comfortable during your ocean dives.
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Mask and Snorkel
Vital for clear underwater visibility during your dive.
Fins
Helps you move easily through the water with less fatigue.
Regulator
Allows you to breathe underwater safely.