FAQ's

Yes, dive tours are for certified divers only. If you need to get certified, consider signing up for one of classes.

Monterey Bay offers divers tons to see! With life crawling from the sandy sea beds, to the rocky reefs, and all the way up the giant kelp forests.

Year-round! No kidding, Monterey Bay offers consistently decent conditions pretty much all year long. The summer/fall months can provide warmer days, while the winter months can offer better visibility.

Currently, all of our dive tours are shore dives. We do offer monthly fun dives from a dive boat. Fun Boat dives are not guided dives, but there will always be a Dive Master.

The cost of the dive tour includes our expert dive guides ensuring you a safe, fun and knowledgable dive! Gear rental, food/water, transportation, parking, gratuities, and dive insurance are not included.

Unfortunately, there is no recreational diving in the San Francisco bay or coastline. But Monterey is only a short drive south!

No, we do not provide transportation. We highly reccomend renting a car.

We set up our booking platform to only book one dive, but 2 dives is definitely possible. After the first dive, you'll have the option to go for another dive, and we'll take care of the additional payment back at the shop!

*We cannot guarantee visibility or conditions.* Visibility ranges from 5ft to 10ft during the springtime, but with occasional great visibilit. With better averages the rest of the year ranging from 10-25ft. Temperature ranges 55F to 59F.

One of our favorite dive locations for tours and to take divers for their first time diving in Monterey is San Carlos Beach, just a few blocks down from the shop! We can also dive many other dive sites in Monterey!

We do! The sea is always changing! Every season offers different benefits from types of animals to visibility!

Yes, dive tours are for certified divers only. If you need to get certified, consider signing up for one of classes.

Monterey Bay offers divers tons to see! With life crawling from the sandy sea beds, to the rocky reefs, and all the way up the giant kelp forests.

Year-round! No kidding, Monterey Bay offers consistently decent conditions pretty much all year long. The summer/fall months can provide warmer days, while the winter months can offer better visibility.

Currently, all of our dive tours are shore dives. We do offer monthly fun dives from a dive boat. Fun Boat dives are not guided dives, but there will always be a Dive Master.

The cost of the dive tour includes our expert dive guides ensuring you a safe, fun and knowledgable dive! Gear rental, food/water, transportation, parking, gratuities, and dive insurance are not included.

Unfortunately, there is no recreational diving in the San Francisco bay or coastline. But Monterey is only a short drive south!

No, we do not provide transportation. We highly reccomend renting a car.

We set up our booking platform to only book one dive, but 2 dives is definitely possible. After the first dive, you'll have the option to go for another dive, and we'll take care of the additional payment back at the shop!

*We cannot guarantee visibility or conditions.* Visibility ranges from 5ft to 10ft during the springtime, but with occasional great visibility. With better averages the rest of the year ranging from 10-25ft. Temperature ranges 55F to 59F.

One of our favorite dive locations for tours and to take divers for their first time diving in Monterey is San Carlos Beach, just a few blocks down from the shop! We can also dive many other dive sites in Monterey, and our Dive Guides will usually dive the early morning to see where the best conditions and visibility are!

We do! The sea is always changing! Every season offers different benefits from types of animals to visibility!

STANDARD SERVICE: - Hydrostatic Test & Visual Inspection (5 year interval) ·················· $65.00 Includes Air Fill - Visual Tank Inspection (Every Year) ·················· $35.00 Includes Air Fill - Tank Valve Service/Repair ·················· $40 + Parts O2 CLEANING: - Cylinder & Valve ·················· $40 + Parts Includes Visual Inspection (Fill Not Included)

PERFORMANCE TEST & RE-TUNING: Tests your equipment to verify if it is performing within manufacturer specifications. Regulators can be re-tuned if necessary. Regulator ································ $50.00 BCD ································ $50.00 OVERHAUL (ANNUAL SERVICE): Full Disassembly & Rebuild of your equipment to manufacturer specifications. Includes replacement of all annual parts recommended by the manufacturer. Regulator (per stage) ································ $50 + parts BCD ································ $50 + parts BCD w/ Alt. Air Source ································ $65 + parts Alternate Air Source ONLY ································ $50 + parts

BATTERY CHANGE: Includes a 150ft leak test, algorithm check, firmware check, and a copy of the test dive. User Changeable Dive Computers ·················· $45 + parts Suunto D-series Computers (D4/D4i/D6/D6i/D9/D9tx/DX) ··································· $125 + shipping Includes Battery Kit Suunto D-series 200 Dive Service ··········································· $225 + shipping Includes Battery Kit, Cleaning of housing & buttons, & firmware update Scubapro (Uwatec) Dive Computers ····························· $150 + shipping Includes Battery Kit

Drysuit Leak & Pressure Test ·············································· $45.00 Drysuit Neck Seal Replacement ············································ $180.00 Includes Leak & Pressure Test Drysuit Wrist Seal Replacement ············································ $180.00 Includes Leak & Pressure Test Wetsuit/Drysuit Glue & Patch ··············· $35.00 estimate

Yes, all students must pass a swim evaluation during the beginning of their class.

Equipment Rental for the weekend is included when you sign up for the ocean dives. This includes an 8/7mm Semi-Dry Wetsuit, a BCD, a regulator w/ computer, 2 tanks, weight, and airfills.

We require students to have their own a mask, snorkel, neoprene booties, and *SCUBA fins. Students are also required to have their own neoprene gloves if they are doing their check out dives with us in Monterey. (Fins must be SCUBA quality.)

This is normal. It takes a while for SSI’s website to refresh your homework progress. If you did the reading, and feel ready for the exam, you're fine!

Have no worry, having a certification card with SSI, NAUI or PADI does not make a difference. You'll be taught the same things, and be able to dive in the same places.

No. No matter where your class and pool portion of your course takes place, all divers will meet at San Carlos Beach in Monterey for their ocean certification dives.

We do not offer transportation to Monterey, nor lodging during the weekend ocean certification portion of the class.

You do not need to! If you're wanting to complete your SCUBA certification while on vacation, you can complete your ocean certification dives with another dive shop. Please contact us so we can help assist you! *Note: there is a time frame in which you will need to complete your ocean dives after finishing your pool training. Going over will require a SCUBA Skills Update class to refresh your skills and knowledge.

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No, we don't. You can pick up fishing licenses online or at sporting good stores like Big 5. Check out the resource page for more info.

Unfortantely, there is no rectreational diving in San Francisco. We mostly dive in Monterey Bay, but also dive in Lake Tahoe, and in Sonoma.

We do not. The best and easiest option for getting to Monterey Bay is by car.

Yes, but only up to 3500 PSI. Cost is $10.

Yes we can! We have the fitting on hand. Cost is $10

Yes, as long as you have the proper hardware. Cost is $10.

Only at our Monterey Location which offers Nitrox, O2 and Helium. Call for pricing.