Scuba Refresher Program

If you have not been diving for any prolonged length of time, or at any time you feel that you may need it, then a Scuba Refresher is the perfect solution. Private or semi-private, we'll take you for a relaxed outdoor dive in a local Cape Cod lake. We'll brush up on old skills and introduce some new ones you are unfamiliar with. We'll get your buoyancy set properly, and in no time, you'll be ready for your Scuba trip or vacation.

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   Karl H 
 02/08/2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don Ferris draws upon his expansive knowledge of world and local scuba experiences to tailor his teaching techniques to meet each students' needs.  Super fun!
  
 
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   Kathryn Bernard 
 29/07/2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don is very knowledgeable and truly knows what he’s doing. I not only had so much fun learning with him but also felt completely safe throughout the entire experience. He teaches certain skills that can be used in the state of an emergency and we practiced them several times. I left my classes feeling ready to take on the open water.
  
 
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   Julie Lipkin 
 15/10/2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don is a gifted teacher: he explains complicated concepts in accessible terms, finds fun ways to apply book-learned techniques, is stern when safety concerns require it but generally engages his students with humor and empathy. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Robert Bruce Jr. 
 17/09/2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don was an amazing instructor for my SCUBA certification! He was an immensely knowledgeable teacher that explained things clearly and thoroughly prioritizing both safety and fun. It was a joy diving each session and talking about the experiences he has had all over the world. I highly recommend his programs!
  
 
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   Ryan W 
 07/09/2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don was great. Amicable, knowlegeable, and humble. Finished my open diver cert with him. Thanks!
  
 
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   Janet Kraus 
 06/09/2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don Ferris was the perfect dive master to teach me and my twin 15 year olds how to scuba dive.   He is calm, confident and in his approach…. He keeps it simple so that it does not feel overwhelming or scary, but he makes sure you know all the critical elements.  He is also direct and clear in his feedback.  As a Mom learning with my kids, I appreciated that he declared on Day 1 - to all of us - that my girls needed to not think of me as Mom … but as just another student learning scuba.  His point - They should not look to me for answers or to pick up the slack on anything missed.  They needed to be independent learners …. And that was a great call!  Also, when I first reached out to him and shared with me some medical info about one child, he was both knowledgable and forthcoming with great information to help me assess her risk factors.  Overall,  we enjoyed learning Don and would recommend him highly to anyone.
  
 
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   Michaela Marcus 
 06/09/2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely wonderful experience being a student to Don! He makes sure you walk away knowing everything you need to know and more! I highly recommend Don Ferris Dive Training!
  
 
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   Ryan Bouchard 
 06/09/2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don was an amazing instructor to work with and I highly recommend you chose him as your instructor also.  He makes sure that you feel comfortable about what you're doing, your safety, and ensures that you have a great time!  Diving is a great sport and Don has some amazing stories to tell.  Before I finished my raining I was already asking him about getting my Advanced license because I enjoyed the training and other non-certified dives I had been on.  If you're on the fence or have been looking for a great trainer, Don is your man!
  
 
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   Karen Lynch 
 17/12/2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful dive experience with Don this past summer. I had dived in the past, but badly needed a refresher course and ideal to have someone on cape cod! Don has a wealth of experience and a dive master of epic proportions!.  He is extremely personable and kind (even giving me kids wet suits for my toddler to get her interested!).   I met some lovely students on our days diving and the pond in Sandwich was perfect. I highly recommend Don Ferris Diving and intend on doing more trips with him next summer before a dive trip I plan on completing.
  
 
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   Susanne Oconnor 
 25/11/2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don taught my 12 year old daughter to Scuba Dive this past summer. He was a patient, kind and thorough instructor. She had several issues with her ears, and a lesser instructor could have made her feel badly about stopping instruction (as there were others in the small groups). He was kind and sympathetic, and very flexible about re-scheduling diving while we got her ears checked out by a physician. She is now a certified Diver and our family can look forward to sharing the undersea world with her. I cannot thank Don enough!

How often do I need to get recertified as a scuba diver?

A PADI certification does not actually "expire", but your ability to react properly in an emergency certainly does. If you have gone more than a year without diving, it is always a good idea to take a refresher dive with an instructor. Scuba diving is like any skill, the more often it is used the more familiar and second nature it becomes.

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

Fee: $375. includes . . .

• On-site Classroom session/ refresh dive tables/introduce dive computers
• One 1/2 day of diving in a freshwater Cape Cod lake/pond
• All Scuba Gear included

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 $500. over local dive shop classes! Remember, the scuba lessons I teach are semi-private, small group only. Not crowded group lessons.

Prerequisites: Open Water Diver or any other certification level. You must be able to show a card.

Contact Don to see if your dates are available

PADI Medical Form