Diving With Doug

With nearly 30 wreck sites and the third-largest barrier reef in the world right offshore, South Florida's underwater world is your classroom — and Doug brings it to life one small class at a time.

Diving With Doug operates out of Deerfield Beach, Florida, offering NAUI scuba certification training backed by over 30 combined years of instructor experience. The operation runs small classes — one-on-one or groups of up to six — giving students personalized attention through every phase of training: eLearning or classroom academics, pool sessions, and open water checkout dives on the reef and wrecks offshore. The South Florida location provides access to three barrier reefs and more than 30 artificial reef sites, including nearly 30 wreck sites, making it an ideal environment for certification dives and continuing education. The course lineup spans the full recreational ladder from NAUI Open Water Diver through Advanced Open Water and Nitrox, plus specialty courses including Wreck Diver, Diving First Aid powered by DAN, and Basic Life Support/CPR. Combo packages bundle Open Water with Nitrox or Advanced Open Water with Nitrox for students looking to maximize their training investment. Referral divers who've completed pool and classroom training elsewhere can travel to South Florida and finish their required checkout dives with Doug's team, taking advantage of the warm, clear tropical waters. Flexible scheduling is a cornerstone of the business — classes are designed around students' busy lives rather than fixed cohort calendars. All-inclusive open water certification is priced at $899 and covers course materials, certification card fees, instructor fees, pool training, rental gear, and dive charter boat fees. Refresher training is also available for certified divers returning to the water after a break.

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