Learn to Scuba Dive on Cape Cod

Since You Were A Little Kid You've Always Wanted To Try It... Now, discover all the adventure when you learn to dive with Don Ferris Dive Training.

Learning to dive properly is fundamental to your future enjoyment of the sport. Now that you've decided to learn one of the most fascinating sports in the world, you'll want the most experienced instructor available. You know, one who has taught thousands of people to dive, not just somebody who just received their instructor certification.

Our training program is headed by P.A.D.I. Master Instructor, Donald Ferris. Don has been teaching scuba diving for over 45 years. The authoritative voice on Cape Cod diving, Don has authored four books on diving including, Beneath the Waters of Cape Cod, Beneath the Waters of Massachusetts Bay, Exploring the Waters of Cape Cod, and the Anthology of Cape Cod Shipwrecks.

Don is not only a highly experienced dive instructor, but he's also a former Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Trainer, and current Medic First Aid Instructor Trainer, with years and years of actual lifeguarding and first aid experience. He is entertaining as well as challenging, having certified over 2500 people to dive on Cape Cod and over 14,000 CPR and First Aid Certifications!

BUOYANCY CONTROL IS THE KEY

From the moment you first submerge with us, you will be trained to be in control of your buoyancy – neutrally buoyant and nicely horizontal in the water, like you are laying on a cushion, perfectly suspended in mid-water, relying on your controlled breathing patterns to control your depth.

Having that kind of control, not just for the sake of the ocean, but for your own safety, is empowering. The better your buoyancy control, the safer and more confident diver you will be; always comfortable in the water so your awareness can focus on your dive buddy and your environment.

 

Here's what just a few of my former diving students had to say about the learn to dive scuba programs:

>> " There is no finer dive instructor than Don Ferris"

>> " I don't know how you are always so calm? I tried diving with another instructor and I hated it. With you, I loved it!"
>> "This class was excellent! I couldn't believe how easy and comfortable you are as a teacher. Thanks!
>> "I really felt I got my moneys worth from the program. I learned a lot and would recommend it."
>> "Don Ferris's classes are the best. Don and his helpers were great!"
>> "I'm grateful for the extra attention you showed. I couldn't have done it without you. Can't wait for the Advanced program!!"

>> "I was scared after a bad experience with another instructor. Your calm manner was exactly right for me. I can't believe I almost gave up diving"
>> " The guy on the resort dive boat said I looked like I'd been diving for years. I told him I just got certified. He said who ever taught me was really good. That really enforced how good my instruction with you had been."

Here Is the Way Our Learn to Dive Program Works:

We design our classes around your schedule - not the other way around.
People's work schedules are more demanding now than ever. Especially if you've had some previous diving and snorkeling experience, our learn-to-dive program may be just perfect for you. Here's the way it works: You'll work one-on-one with Don (that's correct, you get private or semi-private lessons) and quickly and easily master the necessary skills to become a safe competent diver.

Begin to Learn today Online using P.A.D.I.'s new Online system for academic training. You literally can start learning and by doing this at home (or work), you can speed up how long the class will take and we can concentrate on the really critical thing - your water skills.

Step One - After choosing from a weekday or weekend learning schedule, you'll register for the workshop of your choice with a deposit. You will use the P.A.D.I. online academic module (a $230. fee to P.A.D.I. is involved) where you can do all the academic work online at your own pace.

You'll fill out a little bit of paperwork including medical information and then you can immediately start learning about diving. Frequently Asked Learn to Dive Questions.

Step Two: Water Work - Over four - 1/2 day periods, either mornings or afternoons, you'll be learning how to dive using a lake environment in Sandwich, Barnstable, or Brewster (instructor chooses location).

*For Start Dates, just look at your calendar for July, August, or Sept, and pick 4 - 1/2 days, either mornings or afternoons. Then email me and see if those are available!

You'll be on scuba equipment the very first day. There is a lot of swimming, but you'll laugh a lot as you learn to dive. Most people think it's pretty easy with only a few stumbling blocks to overcome. As one lady told me, "You're not really teaching me how to dive, you're teaching me how not to kill myself 100 ways!" I think that is a pretty accurate statement.

Let me assure you, this is no scuba diploma mill. You'll swim hard and study hard. You'll truly earn your certification and feel darn proud doing it! But because I've taught so many people over the past 45 years, I know how to adapt the training to your unique learning style. We guarantee you'll love every minute as the program challenges your body and your mind.

After 16+ hours of fun and exercise, you'll be smiling from ear to ear as you hold your certification card in hand. By the time your program is through, you'll have a wealth of knowledge that you will carry with you your entire diving career. Welcome to our underwater world.

Tuition: just $899. Semi-private Lessons Include . . .

• Confined Water Training Sessions
• Four Outdoor Training Dives
• PADI Open Water Certification Card
• Use of All Diving Equipment. NOTE* This will save you as much as $500. over local dive shop classes!

NOTE* My fee for instruction is far less than local dive shops charge for crowded "group lessons". Their program may sound cheaper, but then they make you buy a ton of equipment and also "rent" gear for your training dives. I don't do any of that stuff. It's one price, all-inclusive. My program will save you as much as $600. over local dive shop classes! Remember, the scuba lessons I teach are private and or semi-private only. Not crowded group lessons.

Prerequisites: Must enjoy the water, swim and tread water comfortably. No history of ear troubles, asthma, breathing, seizures, blood pressure, or heart troubles. *Anyone over 50 years old will be asked to have a full physical before the class starts.

*Please note that my scuba program is designed for medium to strong swimmers who have no fear of the water. If you are not a solid swimmer, then this program is not for you. Poor swimming ability will endanger you and your fellow divers. 

Equipment: We will do our best to supply you with everything else you will need to dive safely and comfortably. However, we can not always have every size of wetsuit or boots available (one guy had size 15 feet!). While we suggest you have your own personal mask, snorkel, fins and booties, you are very welcome to use ours during the course. We are not a scuba store and do not sell equipment, But there is a dive shop close by in Plymouth, MA., and we suggest you work with them to ensure proper fit and comfort.

Contact Don to see if your dates are available

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Frequently Asked Learn to Dive Questions

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