Scuba Dive Specialties

Blue Water Shark Dive: $229.00

Shark Specialty Course: $55.00*

Join us for some of the best high voltage shark diving in the world. Being one of the foremost innovators in blue water shark diving, Catalina Scuba Luv has taken its many years of experience and designed a fast paced big animal experience. Our shark diving specialty course offers an indepth discussion of the biology and behavior of our two most frequently seen sharks; the elegant blue shark and the high speed mako.

Boat Diver Specialty: $60.00*

Knowing how to dive off of boats is an integral part of the dive experience. Proper boat diving etiquette, includes; proper equipment storage and conduct, common boat terminology, specific and local boat diving laws and ordinances, and an overview of emergency and safety equipment needed on private boats. Course includes two dives and about six hours of theoretical training.

Deep Diver Specialty: $270.00*

deepThe deep diver specialty is one of the quintessentially most important specialty courses for any diver. In this course learn about possible complications associated with depths 60-130 feet, deep dive planning, and other procedures and techniques for deep dives. This course is amazing on its own and also serves as a great first step towards technical diving. Course includes four dives and about six to eight hours of theoretical training.

Drysuit Diver: $180.00*drysuit

Though water covers more than three-fourths of the earth, less than 10 percent of that water is a balmy 75 degrees year round. Diving dry makes the other 90 percent of the water possible and pleasurable whenever you want. Making the transition from wet to dry can make even the most experienced diver a little wobbly at first, but with a little training followed by hands on experience, diving dry opens up a whole new realm of diving possibilities. Course includes two dives and about six to eight hours of theoretical training.

Enriched Air (Nitrox) TDI: $199.00*

Enriched Air (Nitrox) PADI: $270.00*

nitroxFinish your dive with more energy, less nitrogen absorption and more no decompression time at various depths thanks to enriched air. In this course learn the theories and principles associated with diving mixed gases. Also, this is one of the few courses that can be done simultaneously with almost any other certification. This course includes two dives and about four to eight hours of theoretical training.

Equipment Specialist: $60.00*

Gas Blender (PADI): $200.00*

Gas Blender (TDI): $200.00*

This course provides training in the hazards, handling, and equipment requirements for properly blending enriched air (nitrox). Learn the ins and outs of different blending systems from partial pressure blending to continuous systems. Course includes four to eight hours of theoretical training.

Navigation Specialty: $180.00*

It is always nice to know where you are as well as where you are going, especially underwater. During this course, you’ll learn underwater navigation procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. This course utilizes both compass and natural navigation techniques including recognition of underwater patterns and distance estimation. Course includes three dives and about four to six hours of theoretical training.

Night Diver Specialty: $195.00*

nightone No matter how many times you’ve visited a site things are always different after dark. In this course divers learn how to plan their night dives accounting for different procedures, techniques, and potential problems. In addition, learn how to navigate and communicate when the lights are out. Course includes three dives and about four to six hours of theoretical training.

Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty: $130.00*

Nothing seems to be worse than a dive spent bouncing off the bottom, constantly adding and releasing air from your BCD. When your buoyancy is finely tuned you can extend your bottom time by reducing your air consumption as well as extend the life of your dive equipment. In this course your instructor will use Basic Weighting Guidelines to determine the correct amount of weight necessary followed by trim readjustment to find out how you are most comfortably weighted. Course includes two dives and about four to six hours of theoretical training.

Project Aware Diver: $60.00*

Search & Recovery Diver: $270.00*

Underwater Gourmet Hunter: $200.00*

Underwater Naturalist Specialty: $130.00*

To the untrained eye a fish is simply a fish and kelp is just seaweed. In the underwater naturalist course learn the techniques in marine life recognition and identification as well as how to develop safe and responsible aquatic life interactions. You’ll also get an overview of the major aquatic life groupings, and behavioral habits. Course includes two dives and four to eight hours of theoretical training.

React Right First Aid $75

DAN 02 $65

Underwater Photography: $350.00*

Arguably one of the most rewarding aspects of diving are the memories of the beautiful world that exist just below the surface. There is no better way to cement those memories than through photographs. In this course you’ll learn basic underwater photography skills including; composition, proper lighting, refraction, camera handling and care, and other practical techniques. Course includes two dives and ten to twelve hours of theoretical training.

Underwater Videographer: $350.00*

Take home videos to the next level with underwater videography. In this course you learn about selecting, maintaining, and caring for your underwater video equipment as well as safe diving practices while using your video camera. In addition you’ll learn the fundamentals of underwater videography; including exposure, focus, shot types, moves, story line, and shot sequencing. Course includes three dives and ten to twelve hours of theoretical training.