The Scuba Center has a special indoor pool complete with classroom and locker facilities. This kind of controlled environment provides a safe environment to teach diver the basic skills as well as getting them used to new diving equipment. Our pool equipment is all new and top of the line.

Our Commitment to the Customer Experience

We have served Richmond area divers for 20 years. Our experience in this industry has helped us define and create the best possible experience for you. At the Scuba Center, we feel strongly the your experience with us should be educational, enjoyable, safe and fun.

• Smaller instructional classes - We promise your class will not exceed 8 students. This ensures more personalized and individual training.

• A professional knowledgeable and friendly staff - We have invested a great deal of time selecting and training our dive professionals. You are our #1 priority.

• A safe, controlled environment - Training is provided on-site in our indoor pool that means there is no competition with other activities. Individualized equipment fittings and a top RSTC recognized agency further the environment in which you will train.

• Fun! - Once we provide you with the foundation, what else could your underwater experience possibly be?

  What Every Diver Should Know...

  Decades of experience has taught us that there are four requirements to successful diving: proper knowledge, proper skills, proper equipment and experience.

  Proper knowledge - There are certain safety rules that must be learned. With a professional teaching system (manual, video and study guide), you can study this information on your own. An instructor
  will be available for assistance.

  Proper skills - You must develop ability with basic scuba skills, such as moving in the water and equipment handling. The best way to learn is from a qualified instructor at a professional scuba school. Review and practice time reinforces the skills.

  Proper equipment - The most comfortable, convenient and enjoyable way to dive is with your own
  set of properly fitted equipment. As you become familiar with your equipment , your ability level increases. Servicing your equipment annually improves your equipments performance, minimized malfunctions, which provides peace of mind.

  Experience - While education helps develop knowledge and skills, the key to becoming a
  comfortable and confident diver is simply to dive as much as possible. Your experience increases
  as you explore different diving locations, meet new friends, have new adventures and explore new worlds. That's why SSI's motto is "Serious Diving, Serious Fun!"
  

Provided by The Scuba Guide