A Lifetime of Adventure
SCUBA CERTIFICATION & PRIVATE DIVE MASTER
Beach Bum Divers offers the very best in scuba certification and underwater education. Our NAUI SCUBA Certification classes range from beginner Scuba Diver to Dive Master. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Captain Jim Harwood has been diving since 1986 and working in the local Gulf Coast Florida dive industry for over a decade. As a licensed Captain and certified NAUI Scuba Instructor, Jim has been educating students and divers how to stay safe and enjoy what the world under the sea has to offer!
The certification is well worth the investment for those serious about taking up scuba diving.
Opens up access
to a wider range of dive sites, depths, and marine life that you cannot see as a non-certified diver.
Certification is often required
by dive shops and resorts to rent equipment, book dive excursions, or get air fills.
Certification is a valuable asset
if you are interested in pursuing a career related to the marine sciences, boating or diving industry.
Getting scuba certified provides the training, skills, and access to explore the underwater world safely and independently, while also opening up new experiences and opportunities.
Reasons for Getting Certified in SCUBA
Beach Bum Divers
Scuba Certification For a Lifetime of Adventures
Advanced Dive Certification
Continued education with advanced NAUI certifications can open up opportunities to some of the most unique and amazing dive locations in Florida.
Experienced Instructor
Certified at the age of 12 as PADI Junior open Water Diver in 1986 and teaching as a NAUI Instructor since 2009. Offering Scuba Diver through Dive Master.
Adopt The Pace Of Nature
SCUBA certification is accessible to most everyone ages 10 and over. Captain Jim specializes in scuba classes and dives that are safe and fun for kids.