Diving ClassesOcean Quest Dive Centre
Description
Ocean Quest Dive Centre offers a welcoming Diving Classes for both new and experienced divers. Their goal is to ensure everyone has a great time, whether it’s discussing gear, diving with the community, or improving skills. The friendly atmosphere makes diving an enjoyable experience for all.
High Performance Dive Training
Ocean Quest provides top-notch dive training for all levels. Their instructors are dedicated to taking your diving skills to the next level, making them the most active career and technical training facility in Canada. Every program is designed to enhance your diving abilities and ensure high-quality instruction.
PADI Open Water Course
Discover the underwater world with Ocean Quest's PADI Open Water course. Over the past 25 years, this course has evolved to offer customized training that goes beyond typical learn-to-dive programs. It is the most comprehensive program in Greater Vancouver, designed to provide an exceptional learning experience.
Course Overview
The PADI Open Water Course at Ocean Quest is structured over two weekends. The course begins with an orientation session on the first Wednesday evening, followed by two full days of pool dives and custom theory review sessions. During the second weekend, participants complete four ocean dives, earning their PADI Open Water Diver Certification.
Key Training Advantages
- Learn in a Drysuit: Ocean Quest was the first dive centre in Greater Vancouver to exclusively train students in drysuits, ensuring they stay warm and dry during ocean dives. Their rentals include quality Whites Drywear/Aqualung Fusion Drysuits with customizable seals for a perfect fit.
- Drysuit Undergarments Included: To ensure warmth and comfort, proper thermal undergarments are provided with the drysuits.
- Low Student to Instructor Ratios: With a ratio of 3 or 4 students per instructor, Ocean Quest offers personalized attention, enhancing the learning experience. This allows instructors to provide more detailed training and support.
- Customized Information and Training: Ocean Quest’s unique program includes advanced skills such as better buoyancy control, proper positioning in the water, effective propulsion techniques, and efficient buddy diving. These additional skills help divers enjoy their dives more and dive more safely.
Recreational Courses
Ocean Quest offers a variety of PADI-certified recreational courses designed to take diving skills to the next level. Whether it’s exploring the deep, drifting with currents, diving on wrecks, or night diving, their expert instructors and unique training philosophies ensure every course improves diving skills and provides a great experience.
Popular Recreational Courses
- PADI Advanced Open Water
- PADI Drysuit Specialty Course
- PADI Rescue Diver
- PADI Foundations of Diving Distinctive Specialty
- Refresher Courses (Pool Only, Ocean Only, Pool and Ocean, Pool Refresher/PADI Drysuit Specialty Combo)
Service & Repairs
Ocean Quest Dive Centre provides expert scuba equipment servicing with a full-service fill station. Their experienced technicians, with over 30 years in the field, ensure all equipment, including regulators, BCDs, cylinders, valves, and drysuits, receives meticulous attention and timely service. They can service almost any brand, maintaining high standards with a custom check list to ensure safety and performance.
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