where to learn scuba in nyc?

[voodoomagic5]

i'm thinking of taking the dive into scuba. i was wondering what the difference is between padi vs naui? also, where can i take lessons in nyc? thanks!

 

[ronscuba]

Pan Aqua on 43rd street west side.

Pan Aqua Diving

 

[The Mighty Thor]

Welcome to the board. You can also try the DNY (Dive New York) section of this forum for more information on local Dive shops and instruction.

Dive NY - ScubaBoard

 

[oly5050user]

i'm thinking of taking the dive into scuba. i was wondering what the difference is between padi vs naui? also, where can i take lessons in nyc? thanks!

Scuba NY -Yonkers. On the border with the Bronx. Indoor heated pool on site.Only facility in the area with its own pool.We have regularly scheduled courses and also offer private course at your requested schedule.

 

[The Mighty Thor]

What do you charge for Hydro and/or visual?

 

[oly5050user]

What do you charge for Hydro and/or visual?

hydro-$25.
visual/ visual+/ includes fill-$15.

 

[The Mighty Thor]

Are you on Central Ave. near the PC Richards?

 

[oly5050user]

Are you on Central Ave. near the PC Richards?

South of PC Richards.

 

[AmyNYC]

Did you get your OW yet? If not here's my 2 cents: I did my classroom and pool (thanks Raul Romero for great pool instruction!) with Empire Divers on the UES, however, their schedule for certification dives didn't work out with my schedule so I had to look elsewhere. I did some research and found Pan Aqua and was so glad I did! I found them to be very friendly, professional, and focused on safety. My instructor for the cert dives seemed to genuinely care about each student as a person and made the experience fun. Afterwards he even followed up with a personal email. The cert. dives are at Dutch Springs and Pan Aqua hauls you out and back in a bus which is included in the cost of your certification. I have recommended them to friends and will continue my diving education with them.

Have fun!