The Crater, Midway
A geothermal spring inside a limestone dome. Warm, calm and clear. Best for practice.
- Water
- About 95°F, all year
- Extra
- $120 entry for both days
Real students. Real classes.
Every photo here is from one of our classes at the Crater. Swipe through.
What your $350 gets you
One class, start to finish. We don't teach you to scuba dive. We teach you to be a scuba diver.
- 01 · Our shop, Bountiful
Classroom training
Everything you need to dive safely, taught by our instructors.
- 02 · South Davis Rec Center
Pool training
A big, deep pool five blocks from the shop. All gear rental included.
- 03 · Crater or Blue Lake
Four certification dives
Two days in open water with your instructor.
- 04 · Back at the shop
Your card, same day
We print your SDI certification card when you return the gear.
Only extra: Crater entry ($120 for both days), or a hotel night at Blue Lake (about $100 with our discount, two queen beds). You choose the site.
What certification really costs in Utah
The Dive Shop$350 + $120 Crater
Another Salt Lake shop$499 + own gear + $80 Crater
Another Salt Lake County shop$599 + ~$250 gear + $70 Crater
Totals from each shop's published Open Water page, checked Nov 6, 2026. Starting Jan 1 our course is $450, still the lowest total.
Nervous about breathing underwater? Most of our students were.
You set the pace. Your instructor stays right next to you.
- 1Gear up on the deckFit your mask and gear before you get wet.
- 2Breathe standing upYour head's still above water. Put your face in when you're ready.
- 3Kneel in the shallow endYour first breaths underwater, with your instructor in front of you.
- 4SwimAlong the bottom of the pool, next to your instructor.
“We don't teach you to scuba dive. We teach you to be a scuba diver.”Mac Garrabrants, co-owner
Pick where you certify
About half our students choose each one.
Blue Lake, Wendover
A spring-fed desert lake with fish and platforms. An overnight trip with your class.
- Best for
- Families: one room covers four
- Extra
- Hotel about $100, two queens
Stuck on a gift? Give them a certification.
The same $350 course as an Open Water gift certificate. It's emailed to them on the day you pick, and they choose their own class.
Emailed on the day you chooseThey pick the classGood for 6 months
Emailed, so it works up to Dec 24Or call to buy
Buy now. Pick your date later.
Today
Pay $350
Secure checkout on our store. Guest checkout, no account needed.
Within a day
We call you
We'll help you pick a class that fits your schedule.
About two weeks later
You're certified
Four dives done, card in hand.
Two SaturdaysDec 5 + 12Jan 2 + 9Feb 6 + 13
Weeknight eveningsDec 1Jan 5Jan 19Feb 2
Online + pool nightsDec 16Jan 13Feb 17
Upcoming start dates. Classes run every month.
Questions people ask
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You need to be comfortable in the water. Your instructor checks your swimming in the pool and helps you build from there.
Is anything else extra?
Gear rental is included. The only extra is your dive site: Crater entry is $120 for both days, or a Blue Lake hotel night is about $100 for a room with two queens.
How does buying first work?
You buy the Open Water certificate online for $350. Then we call you within a day to pick your class. If it's for you, put your own email in the "To" box at checkout.
Can I give it to someone else?
Yes. Put their name and email in the "To" box and choose the delivery date. They pick their own class.
Is there a refund policy?
The certificate is good for 6 months. Once you've booked a class with it, it can't be refunded, so pick your date when you're sure.
Where's the shop?
429 W 500 S in Bountiful. Open Mon–Fri 10:30–7 and Sat 11–5. Call (801) 295-5445.
$350 through December 31.
$450 after that.
Questions? Call (801) 295-5445