San Francisco (415) 362-6694
Monterey (831) 372-1685
welcome to your open water scuba class!
Learning to SCUBA dive is one of life’s greatest joys! More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water and what lies beneath is only accessible by SCUBA diving. From the far north kelp forests of Canada to the tropical coral reefs of Indonesia, or the freshwater, sun dappled cenotes of Mexico, scuba diving will allow you to explore all these environments. Dive with otters and harbor seals, view sunken shipwrecks, swim through large overhangs and tunnels formed by coral reef. SCUBA diving is a life changing activity that will redefine how you look at the world. With Bamboo Reef, you'll first explore the underwater beauty of Monterey Bay, California!
*Regardless of where your class location is, all ocean checkout dives occur in Monterey Bay, California.
Get scuba certified in
4 EASY STEPS!
Are you looking to go diving underwater? We are here to help!
With Bamboo Reef Dive Centers you can complete your certification in these four steps:
1.
Sign up & complete
your SSI e-Learning at
home on your
own time before class.
2.
Attend 4hrs of Zoom sessions for a short academic review & to answer any questions
3.
Develop basic snorkel
skills into Scuba skills
while growing familiar
with your gear in the pool.
4.
Complete 4 ocean dives over 2 days to earn your SCUBA Certification - in Monterey or by Referral
Class schedule options
Class requirements
Diver requirements
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Swim Evaluation - 200 yard swim & 10min tread/float
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Academic Exam - 50 question exam (multiple choice)
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Practical Pool Training
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4 Open Water Dives
depth
requirements
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Dives 1 & 2:
Min: 5 meters / 15 feet
Max: 12 meters / 40 feet
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Dives 3 & 4:
Min: 5 meters / 15 feet
Max: 18 meters / 60 feet
age
requirements
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Minimum Age: 15 years old
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Students 14 and under are required to book private lessons
Required gear
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Dive Mask
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Snorkel
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5-7mm booties
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Open Heel Scuba Fins
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3-5mm gloves, only required for ocean
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Bathing suit & towel
Dive Mask
Snorkel
5-7mm
Dive Booties
Open Heel
Scuba Fins
3-5mm
Dive Gloves
(Required for Ocean Only)
Bathing Suit
& Towel
*Student gear discount*
Ask about your student discount and student packages for any equipment you need, or check out our online store or physical location for any equipment you might need.
Facility info
Bamboo Reef - San Francisco
Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday: Storefront closed - Limited entry for classes
facilities:
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Classroom
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Outdoor heated pool (on-site)
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Changing Rooms
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Bathroom
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Store
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Gear Repair & Air Fills
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Rentals
ocean schedule & info
After our class and time in the pool, we’ll head to the ocean and complete 4 awesome ocean dives over the weekend in Monterey
What to expect
Water Temps: ~ 55°F/ 13°C
You may encounter Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Rockfish, Starfish, Anemones, Crabs, Sand Dollars, & more!
Transportation & lodging
We do not offer any transportation to Monterey, but highly recommend taking a car to ease the transport of dive gear.
We do not offer lodging or weekend accommodations. But we recommend staying at the Lone Oak Lodge.
Dive site - location
San Carlos Beach
Monterey Bay, California
Weekend breakdown
Saturday & Sunday
7am to 2pm
Don't Forget to bring:
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Dive logbook or download mySSI app for digital logs
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Snacks, light lunch & plenty of water
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Reef safe sun screen
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Rental scuba gear - Pick up at Bamboo Reef Monterey
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Personal scuba gear
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Bathing suit & towel
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Jacket
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Card payment for parking
meet the locals of monterey
And your future dive buddies!