Scuba Diving Certification & Instruction

Scuba diving schools provide PADI certification courses teaching recreational diving from beginner to advanced levels, plus specialty certifications.

With 6+ million active divers and destination diving popular, dive schools generate revenue of $130,000-$410,000 with 50-65% margins on courses.

Services include Open Water certification, Advanced and Rescue courses, Divemaster and Instructor training, specialty certifications (wreck, deep, nitrox), and local dive trips.

Pricing typically $400-$600 for Open Water, $1,200-$2,500 for Divemaster.

Success factors include PADI instructor certifications, pool and open water training access, quality instruction and safety record, equipment sales and rentals, and location near diving destinations or large markets.