How much does diving Instruction typically cost?
For Full Certification figure about $275 to $350 per person, depending on the certification program, the instruction location and the number in your class. Private instruction is more expensive. The courses include equipment and study materials, pool instruction and open water training dives whether offered ashore or onboard a cruise ship or off. For certification during your cruise, 2 to 3-hour classes and/or dive excursions typically extend through each day of a 7-day itinerary. For the “Introduction to Scuba” class: about $90 to $100 per person. The classes typically run about 2 1/2 hours. Other classes (Nitrox Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, etc.) are also available but should be made directly with a local dive operator. We suggest you not pre-arrange these instruction classes during your cruise in the event your port itinerary changes.
