We specialize in family programs, and can customize classes to fit your lifestyle.

In order to participate in many of ourevents, you will need to complete one or more release forms available from the documents section of our website. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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We are Kitsap's only 5-star PADI facility.


...Offering PADI's new E-Learning Program!

               

Email us if you are interested in doing the study at home programs or the online SCUBA certification.

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SCUBA & Snorkeling Classes

  • Open Water SCUBA
  • Discover SCUBA                                                                     
  • SCUBA Review
  • Adventures in Diving
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Enriched Air (Nitrox)
  • Drysuit Orientation
  • Dive Master
  • Emergency First Response

                and many more specialties

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We look forward to diving with you soon    Sign up today!  Email the date you want to reserve for your class.


OPEN WATER SCUBA

Successful completion of this course will lead to certification with PADI as an Open Water Diver. Class sessions held at Exotic Aquatics class room. Pool sessions held at Bainbridge Aquatic Center. Open water check-out dives will be from the shore and the boat. This course is designed for ages 10 to adult in good physical condition. Those 10 to 14 receive Junior Open Water Certification. Please call us with any questions!

Open Water Class:  Adult (15~99) Junior (10~14) extra sessions involved.

 

 

December Open Water (2 week format):

Saturday 12/1                              3:00pm-5:00pm orientation session

Wednesday 12/5,12/12                 7:45pm-10:00pm  pool

Thursday 12/6,12/13                     7:00pm-9:00pm classroom

Saturday & Sunday 12/15,12/16   Open Water Weekend

January/February Open Water

Tuesday 1/29, 2/5 , 2/12               6:30:8:30pm  classroom session

Wednesday 1/30, 2/6,2/13            7:45 -10:00pm pool session

Saturday & Sunday 2/16,2/17       open water dives

NEW OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE FORMAT:

 

Scheduled Open Water Class Programs

Tuition Only**

Includes your classroom materials, dive log and Scuba life support and wetsuit for the course. $325 (13-99yr), $425 (10-12yr)

The Complete Package**

Includes all classroom materials, DVD, dive log, your personal snorkeling equipment, boots and gloves, (this is yours to keep at the end of the course) life support equipment rental. $635(13-99yr), $735(10-12yr)

Self-Study or E-Learning online Scuba Certification with a Customized Schedule**

Do your academics at home by completing your reading and viewing your DVD. Then set up two (2) private sessions with your instructor--one for orientation to the equipment, paperwork, and adaptation to the underwater world, before your first pool session; second  session we will plan a time to go over your reading, discuss the key topics and your reviews, take your quizzes and final exam one-on-one with your instructor.  You will complete your confined water training in the pool during 2-3 of our scheduled confined water sessions.  Then you may set up a time for your open water dives during any of our scheduled open water weekends.

$699 w/complete package/$399 tuition only (13-99yrs);

Youth (10-12yr) $799 w/complete package/$499 tuition only

Click on graphic below to begin your Exotic Aquatics/PADI eLearning(online scuba certification) adventure...

**Additional fees: Boat dive $85; Rental of personal gear for the course (snorkeling equipment, boots, gloves) $75.

Private classes available by request.


SNORKELING

Learn snorkeling skills in the warmth and safety of the pool. Students must be able to swim one width of the pool. This class is highly recommended for those heading to Hawaii or any tropical paradise for a winter vacation! For ages 8 to Adult.

Snorkeling: $29

  • Sunday 3/9

Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool)

9:00 to 11:00 am

  • Sunday 4/6
Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool) 9:00 to 11:00 am

SCUBA REFRESHER

How many years has it been? This course is for those who have previously been certified but need a complete refresher after several years. This will review the skills developed in your Open Water Diver class. Two classroom, two pool and one day of open water diving. Equipment rentals and “Scuba Tune-up” text not included. Add $85 for optional boat dive.

Scuba Refresher: $175

Tuesday  1/29 Exotic Aquatics classroom 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 1/30  2/13 Bainbridge Aquatic Cente (pool) 7:45 to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday  2/17

Open Water  

 

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE (E.F.R.)  An EFR course encompasses adult, child and infant CPR skills, provides AED and First Aid training. Many divers take EFR as a prerequisite of PADI Rescue Diver or in preparation for becoming a PADI Divemaster. The EFR program meets requirements for CPR and FirstAid in the workplace (OSHA Guideline 29 CFR 1910.151). No dive certification required.

EFR: $75 

   TBA

Exotic Aquatics Classroom  

 

BUBBLEMAKER

SCUBA for kids. Let's make bubbles underwater, play games and even underwater frisbee in the warmth and safety of the pool. The perfect way to try it out. All instruction and equipment provided by Exotic Aquatics. For ages 8-12 who are able to swim one width of the pool.

Bubblemaker: $35

  • Sunday 12/16
  • Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool)

    9:30 to 11:00 am

       Sunday 1/27 Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool) 9:30 to 11:00 am

        Sunday   2/10

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool) 9:30 to 11:00 am
        Sunday  3/9 Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool) 9:30 to 11:00 am

     

    DISCOVER SCUBA

    A chance to experience breathing underwater with SCUBA in the warm waters of the pool. For those 12 and older able to swim one width of the pool. Instruction and equipment provided by Exotic Aquatics.

    Discover SCUBA: $39

  • Sunday 12/9
  • Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool)

    9:30 to 11:00 am

     

      Sunday 1/27

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool)

    9:30 to 11:00 am
      Sunday 2/17

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool)

    9:30 to 11:00 am
      Sunday 3/16

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr (Pool)

    9:30 to 11:00 am

    ADVENTURES IN DIVING

    This program is designed for the  Beginning Diver to achieve their Advanced Open Water or a Specialty rating in a more flexible way.  Instead of devoting an entire weekend to the Advanced Open Water Class or Specialty Class you can now do the dives one or two at a time, accumulating dives to your desired certification.  Available anytime a dive is lead by a PADI Instructor.  STUDENT MUST CURRENTLY HOLD AN OPEN WATER SCUBA CERTIFICATION. $85 per dive plus equipment.

    TBA

    Meet at Exotic Aquatics for Dive 9:00 a.m.

    ADVANCED OPEN WATER

    This program is designed for the Beginning Diver to achieve their Advanced Open Water or a Specialty rating in a more flexible way and is the next step in your diving education; introducing you to skills like Night Diving, Drysuit Diving, Deep Diving, Underwater Naturalist, Navigation, and many more.  Students are responsible for their own gear and crewpack.  STUDENT MUST CURRENTLY HOLD AN OPEN WATER SCUBA CERTIFICATION.$250 plus course materials.

    • TBA
    Meet at Exotic Aquatics for Dives 8:30 a.m.

    RESCUE DIVER

    The Rescue Diver program makes the subject of accident prevention and management not only fun but extremely rewarding! Until now the emphasis of your training has been on basic accident prevention and safe diving. The PADI Rescue Diver program takes you to the next level, expanding this to include accident management and rescue techniques.

    Rescue Diver Class $250 plus course materials.

    • TBA
    Meet at Exotic Aquatics for Dives  

    NITROX DIVER

    Tired of running out of no decompression time underwater?

    Learn how to safely extend your bottom times by diving with Enriched Air Nitrox. This class will result in a PADI Specialty certification for Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN) that will allow you to receive EAN fills and dive anywhere.

    Nitrox Class $250 (includes gas) plus course materials.

    • jan class schedule in planning

    Exotic Aquatics Classroom

    Weekend dives to be scheduled

    6:15 to 10:00 p.m.

    SCUBA REVIEW

    Are you a certified SCUBA diver who hasn't been diving in a while?

    Here is your chance to review your basic skills, dive tables, and equipment.

    SCUBA Review: $75 (For open water check out dive add $85)

    Sunday 12/2

    Wednesday 12/5

    Wednesday 12/12

    Sunday 1/27

    Wednesday 2/6

    Sunday 3/23

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr. (Pool)

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr. (Pool)

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr. (Pool)

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr. (Pool)

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr. (Pool)

    Bainbridge Aquatic Ctr. (Pool)

     

    9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

    7:45 to 9:30 p.m.

    7:45 to 9:30 p.m.

    9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

    7:45 to 9:30 p.m.

    9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

     

    DRY SUIT ORIENTATION

    Enjoy wintertime diving and visibility in warmth and comfort! Learn the necessary skills to use a drysuit. Upon completion of this class you can rent a drysuit and dive with a divemaster present (To rent a drysuit and take it out on your own, you must complete the drysuit specialty).  Spend a pool session practicing safety maneuvers then go to the open water for a dive with a Divemaster.

    Drysuit Orientation: $90 (rental gear not included)

    Registration is required so please call to arrange your session.

    • Sunday  1/13

    Bainbridge Aquatics Ctr (Pool)

    9:00-11:00 a.m.

    • Wednesday 2/6
    Bainbridge Aquatics Ctr (Pool) 7:45 to 10:00 p.m.
    • Sunday  2/24
    Bainbridge Aquatics Ctr (Pool) 9:00-11:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday 3/23
    Bainbridge Aquatics Ctr (Pool) 7:45 to 10:00 p.m.

    DIVEMASTER

    The first step in professional diving. This course teaches you how to assist with classes, lead tours, and adequately anticipate and fulfill your clients needs.

    • Thursday 12/5
    Orientation Night 7:00-9:00 p.m. (further scheduling will be set this night)

    SPECIALTY COURSES

    It's time to expand your diving knowledge!! Ever wish you knew more about how to fix your Scuba equipment, or wreck diving, or would you like to hone your navigation skills??  Sign Up for the Padi Specialty of the month for 2008 and receive 10% off your course.

    December 2007 Project AWARE
    January Enriched Air Diver
    February Boat Diver
    March Diver Propulsion Vehicle
    April Digital Underwater Photographer
    May Dry Suit Diver
    June Peak Performance Buoyancy
    July Deep Diver
    August Wreck Diver
    September National Geographic Diver
    October Night Diver
    November Underwater Navigator
    December Search and recovery

    Having difficulty finding a schedule or class that fits?  Call us today for details on our custom programs.


    ~Pre-registration required for all Exotic Aquatics events ~

    Changes of a class reservation can be made up to 7 days prior to the event without penalty.

    Our classes are provided by a professional staff; it is their job to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Gratuities are greatly appreciated!

     

    If you are in the area please visit us at 146 Winslow Way West, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

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