HomeLessonsLearn to Scuba Dive

Learn to Scuba Dive

Our Scuba Lessons program involves a home study system which utilizes manuals, study guides, and videos to thoroughly prepare our students in the academics of diving, minimizing classroom hours, and allowing our instructors to concentrate on pool training.

 

WHERE

San Francisco
Based in the heart of San Francisco our store has been in the same location for 50 years and features a heated pool on site!

Monterey Bay
Our store is located just off Cannary Row and the San Carlos beach where many divers complete their Check Out dives.

Marin
Located in just north of Goldern Gate Bridge. Visit the Marin Website

 

HOW

All classes, require Home study, Classroom knowledge review and Pool training in our own heated pool on the premises1 to make learning to dive convenient, easy and fun.

San Francisco Program

A two hour orientation class is required before you begin our Open Water program.  This orientation reviews the requirements, home study materials, schedule, and ocean dive options.  We offer free orientations every Saturday afternoon at 2pm.  A private orientation can be arranged, for a slight fee ($40.00).

For your convenience, we offer three options to complete your classroom and pool training:

  1. Evening programs meet two nights a week for two weeks.  Classes meet from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
  2. Weekend programs meet Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  3. Private Lessons may be tailored to your personal learning style and individual scheduling needs.

Your Open Water Training is completed by performing a minimum of four ocean dives, held over two days in Monterey.  If you wish to complete your certification dives on vacation we are happy to provide a Universal Referral Package.  Take this package to an active SCUBA instructor anywhere in the world to complete your two days of ocean training.  We’ll be happy to assist you with a recommendation from our vast diving experiences.

Our scuba classes fill quickly, and size is limited to ten students.  Reservations can be made by placing a $50.00 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit at the time of registration.  The balance is due at the first class meeting and is non-refundable/non-transferable upon receipt.

Book Now: (415) 362-6694

Monterey Program

Our Certification course consists of a combination of academic reviews, skill development in the pool and four ocean dives. For your convenience, we offer two scheduling options:

  1. Evening programs meet two times a week for two weeks. Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm and Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Pool sessions are on Saturday and Sunday moming from 8:00am - 10:00am. We complete the course with four ocean dives on the weekend following the final pool session
  2. Private lessons can be tailored to your personal schedule.

Our programs fill quickly, and class size is limited. You may reserve your place by placing a $25.00 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration. The complete course fee is $299.00, including tuition, your student kit and rental of equipment for the ocean check out dives. All class fees are non-refundable upon receipt.

Please call us with any questions or for more infonnation. Our professional and friendly staff, Keith, Carol, Tiffany and Adam will be happy to assist you with your diving needs.

Book Now: (831) 372-1685

Marin Program

Call for details: (415) 479-4332

 

Because fit and comfort are very important, and to enhance your diving experience, each student must have their own personal snorkeling equipment - mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves. We sell a wide variety of most major brands of SCUBA equipment, and our professional staff will be happy to assist you in the proper selection of your equipment. Bamboo Reef will supply the remainder of the SCUBA gear for the pool training sessions.  Rental of SCUBA gear for the ocean dive weekend is available.

To become certified, you will be required to complete Ocean Dives, over two days.

WHEN

Classes are available during Evenings, Weekends, or via private tution by arrangement.

Each of our stores run there own program and schedules to cater to local needs.
Make sure you check with the store for their specific program.

Try Scuba Schedule

San Francisco

Sorry, there are no dates currently scheduled. Check back soon

Monterey Bay

Call for information (831) 372-1685

Marin

Call for information (415) 479-4332

 

Learn to Dive WEEKEND Class Schedule

San Francisco

May 25 and 26 2013
Jun 01 and 02 2013
Jun 08 and 09 2013
Jun 15 and 16 2013
Jun 22 and 23 2013
Jun 29 and 30 2013
Jul 13 and 14 2013
Jul 27 and 28 2013
Aug 03 and 04 2013
Aug 10 and 11 2013
Aug 17 and 18 2013
Aug 24 and 25 2013
Sep 07 and 08 2013
Sep 14 and 15 2013
Sep 21 and 22 2013
Sep 28 and 29 2013
Oct 12 and 13 2013
Oct 26 and 27 2013
Nov 02 and 03 2013
Nov 16 and 17 2013
Nov 23 and 24 2013
Dec 07 and 08 2013
Dec 14 and 15 2013
Dec 21 and 22 2013

Monterey Bay

See the EVENING Class Schedule. Pool takes place on Sat/Sun. Class is in the evenings.

Marin

Call for information (415) 479-4332

 

Learn to Dive EVENING Class Schedule

San Francisco

Tuesday & Thursday Class

Jun 11-13-18-20 (2013)
Jul 09-11-16-18 (2013)
Aug 06-08-13-15 (2013)
Sep 03-05-10-12 (2013)
Oct 08-10-15-17 (2013)
Nov 12-14-19-21 (2013)
Dec 10-12-17-19 (2013)


Evening Speed Classes

May 20-21-22-23 (2013)
July 22-23-24-25 (2013)

Monterey

Tues/Thursday/Sat/Sun

Jun 11/13 Class, 15/16 Pool (2013) Jul 16/18 Class, 20/21 Pool (2013) Aug 13/15 Class, 17/18 Pool (2013) Sep 17/19 Class, 21/22 Pool (2013) Oct 15/17 Class, 19/20 Pool (2013) Nov 12/14 Class, 16/17 Pool (2013) Dec 17/19 Class, 21/22 Pool (2013)

NOTE: Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm and Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Pool sessions are on Saturday and Sunday moming from 8:00am - 10:00am

Marin

Call for Dates: Tel: (415) 479-4332

 

Ocean Certification Dive Schedule

All Ocean Dives take place in Monterey Bay or on the North Coast - Each store has their own dates

San Francisco Dates

May 25 and 26 2013
Jun 01 and 02 2013
Jun 22 and 23 2013
Jul 13 and 14 2013
Jul 27 and 28 2013
Aug 10 and 11 2013
Aug 24 and 25 2013
Sep 07 and 08 2013
Sep 21 and 22 2013
Oct 05 and 06 2013
Oct 19 and 20 2013
Nov 09 and 10 2013
Nov 23 and 24 2013
Dec 14 and 15 2013
Dec 21 and 22 2013

Monterey Store Dates

May 25 and 26 2013
Jun 22 and 23 2013
Jul 27 and 28 2013
Aug 24 and 25 2013
Sep 28 and 29 2013
Oct 26 and 27 2013
Nov 23 and 24 2013
Dec 28 and 29 2013

Marin Dates

Call for details

 

PRICE

San Francisco
$249.50, a $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit secures your spot in the class, the balance is due the first day of class. 

$79.95, Student Kit.

Monterey Bay
$299.00, a $25.00 non-refundable,  deposit at the time of registration. (includes tuition, your student kit and rental of equipment for the ocean check out dives).

Marin
Visit Marin branch website

 

1 San Francisco and Marin stores have pools on Site.  Check with Monterey on their pool facilities

All classes require a non-refundable/non-transferable deposit at the time of registration.

 

Testimonials

Scuba Dan
Date: Mar 25, 2010

Had a awesome time and the instructor was great.

Take a Survey

Customer satisfaction is very important to Bamboo Reef. Please help us serve you better by taking a 2 minute survey.
¬ Surveys

Customer Poll

How did you find us?
 

Business Hours

San Francisco
Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Tel: (415) 362-6694
Store Panoramic View

Monterey Bay
Mon-Fri: 09:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sun: 7.00am - 6.00pm

Tel: (831) 372-1685
Store Information

Marin
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm

Tel: (415) 479-4332
Marin Website
Scuba Schools International
Go to top