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ScubAmerica provides instruction, equipment, and trips for those who seek the adventure of experiencing the underwater world.

Kids as young as 10 love our Open Water certification courses (they need to be comfortable in the water before the course)
Kids as young as 10 love our Open Water certification courses (they need to be comfortable in the water before the course)

Instruction includes NAUI entry-level training for Open Water certification. In addition, training is provided for divers who wish to increase their training and diving experiences. This training includes Advanced Diver, EAN/Nitrox Diver, Rescue Diver, Diving First Aid, and other certifications. In all our courses, we emphasize excellence of instruction. We offer trips for adventure seekers to experience the underwater life on coral reefs and sunken wrecks. On some of our trips, we offer big-boat sailing lessons as we sail to our dive destination.

Scuba diving does not require the student to be a trained athlete, but some medical conditions preclude diving. Also, the prospective student should be comfortable in the water in order to enjoy the course and diving. Contact Ken or Dennis for any questions. A medical exam and permission from a doctor may be required before the course.

Equipment

Safe Scuba diving is largely dependent on good equipment and knowledge of its use and maintenance.
We provide Scuba gear for our courses (photo by Chandler Horney)

Most divers do not purchase all of their equipment at once. Our students are required to have their own personal snorkeling equipment including mask, snorkel. boots, and fins since these are not readily available for rent and because of personal sizing and preferences. This snorkeling equipment should be adequate for ocean diving since that is where we are going to dive.  We also recommend that new divers obtain a ventilated,  large Scuba gear-bag and Octopus necklace holder.

Entry-level Open Water students are advised NOT to purchase this equipment until after the first ZOOM class when we go over the characteristics of good equipment and how to maintain it.

ScubAmerica emphasizes quality instruction and does not sell equipment, and we do NOT receive any compensation for equipment that our students purchase. For our Colorado students, Darren at Scubaventures in Grand Junction provides a discount for our students purchasing diving equipment while they are taking a course. For our South Carolina students, Omar and Cary at Second Chance Dive Shop in Charleston provide discounts for our students as well. Both shops have been highly recommended by our students. Our Florida students often patronize Force-E Dive Shops in both Riviera Beach and Boynton Beach.

For our trips, Dennis of ScubAmerica provides rental of this Scuba gear for very-reasonable prices for the entire trip.

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TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR STUDENTS AND EXPERIENCED DIVERS ARE SAYING
“In 2017, several members on my family were able to join Ken on the sailboat trip to Bimini, Bahamas. The trip couldn’t have gone better and we had so many great experiences along the way. The details of the trip were coordinated by Ken and Dennis which allowed us to enjoy the trip all the more. Mixing the sailboat experience with diving, it was easily half the cost of a comparable trip. The relaxing atmosphere and camaraderie onboard the boat couldn’t be bought. Ken is truly a competent man that still treats people with heart and compassion without fail. Being part of the “crew” and logistics all while having my children experience the same thing is exactly what I was looking for. It was a home run. I would recommend this trip to anyone and highly encourage experiencing life in this way.”
- Eric L., Dive Student
“At first I was pretty scared to go scuba diving but Ken was an amazing teacher. He made me realize that it’s not scary or dangerous if you know what you’re doing. Ken taught me everything I needed to know and I had fun throughout the whole process. He made learning fun (and usually learning isn’t very fun). When we went on the trip I felt safe the whole time even when the seas were rough because Ken was calm and was a great captain the whole time no matter what we did. I had so much fun on the trip and I can’t wait to go again.”
- Olivia L., Dive Student
“Ken did a great job preparing me at the pool in Glenwood Springs and insuring that I was ready to get back in the water after taking an incomplete course elsewhere. Adventure travel helped build my confidence as a diver and it was easy on the pocket book. Diving off of West Palm was far better than I anticipated and I appreciate that you provided a safe and relaxing experience.”
- Pete F., Dive Student
“Ken McCracken’s scuba program was truly an enjoyable and educational experience. I was always excited for every opportunity to learn more about scuba diving. Ken was very reassuring and made me want to learn. Ken is a very experienced diver and is quite trustworthy. I very much recommend him as an instructor as he is the perfect amount of funny and serious. Ken makes it very easy to learn and love what you’re learning. I got the opportunity to go on a diving trip with him last summer to Bimini, Bahamas. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely do it again. Ken is by far one of the kindest and most responsible men I’ve ever met. I seriously recommend his scuba class. It is a great experience that I believe everyone should get to have.”
- Hailey L., Dive Student
"I had heard stories about how great Ken was with children and as a scuba instructor from others all throughout the years. These accolades fell short in comparison to how flexible, engaging and truly devoted he was all throughout the training for my two girls. His dedication to making certain the information is understood all while making the class and pool time engaging and fun is second to none. I truly have two girls that are well educated, safe and capable as scuba divers now. This allows them to have a long life ahead enjoying the underwater environment that before they were only observers to from the surface. Thank you Ken.”
- Eric L., Dive Student
"We are going to book a dive with you. You are now our dedicated Florida divemaster."
- Another dive couple who dive with Dennis at the Blue Heron Bridge
"Hey Dennis, great diving with you at the Blue Heron Bridge. I hope to dive with you again."
- Diver, guided by Dennis
"We are starting a dive team at our fire department, and Ken did an excellent job teaching us. It helps that he is a paramedic and retired firefighter. He knew what we needed."
- Hardy, Captain
"I recently received my Scuba certification through the class put on by Ken McCracken of ScubAmerica. He did an incredible job teaching and always emphasized safety. He also made sure each student was comfortable and confident with new material learned. Watching him teach and interact with the children shows a comfort and competency that is like no other. I wasn’t overly comfortable with the idea of diving initially but over the course of the program I gained a comfort level and understanding that opens me up to many new adventures ahead. This makes the idea of diving recreationally now seem like a must rather than an idea. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in a Scuba class and especially with children. It was a great experience from start to finish."
- Karissa E., Dive Student
"An amazing dive experience. Thank you so much for sharing your time and experience with us."
- Lacy, diver who dove with Dennis at the Blue Heron Bridge
"I like what you teach but, more importantly, I admire the way you teach it."
- Max, parent of one of our young Scuba students
"Fantastic Instruction, Thanks very much."
- Duke, U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer
"Our dives on the wrecks with ScubAmerica were magical. We plan to dive again on the wrecks off Beaufort, North Carolina on their next trip."
- Anna
"I have been diving with Ken and Dennis for over 30 years, and their trips are great and the groups are always fun. My retirement plan is to continue diving with them."
- Andrea, Longtime Diver
"I just went on ScubAmerica's dive trip to Bimini. I did my Open Water training dives there, and I become very comfortable. The diving was excellent. My wife went along as a non-diver and had a great time with the group."
- Rory, New Diver