Reactivate Update your dive skills and knowledge with a quick scuba refresher from the PADI Open Water Diver Course before jumping back into the water.  Find Out More

Tacoma Open Water Course If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course.  At YSS Dive we... Find Out More

Advanced Open Water That’s what the Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. You don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your Open Water Diver certification. The course helps build confidence and expand your... Find Out More

Rescue Diver Scuba divers describe the Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.  Course cost Includes Di... Find Out More

Summer Scuba Camp Snack, Camp T-shirt, and all Scuba Gear included in fee ~ Prerequisites: Must be at least 8 years old and be able to swim independently. Find Out More

Bubblemaker Experience scuba diving under the direct supervision of a PADI Pro. Take your first breaths underwater in water shallower than 2 metres/6 ft. For children AND adults. Children must be least 8 years old. Find Out More

Harvest Diver At YSS you will learn how to not only survive but to thrive in the underwater workplace.  The YSS Harvest Diver training program begins with SCUBA and includes classroom, pool and open water sessions.  From there you will progress through Surface-Supplied training where your instructor will guide you through ... Find Out More

Dive Master Love scuba diving? Share your passion on a whole new level with our Divemaster courses from PADI and NAUI. Find Out More

Assistant Instructor Ready to turn your passion for scuba diving into a rewarding career? Start here to become a Scuba Diving Instructor and share the joy of diving with others. Inspire and guide new divers as they explore the underwater world, and experience the fulfillment of teaching what you love. Find Out More

Open Water Scuba Instructor Cold Water Package The PADI Cold Water Scuba Instructor program is designed for individuals who possess a genuine love for people and have a strong passion for scuba diving. If you are seeking an extraordinary life filled with adventure and want to share your knowledge and skills with others, becoming a PADI Cold Water Scuba Instructor c... Find Out More

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Staff Instructor IDC Staff Instructors play a crucial role in the world of scuba diving. Just like scuba divers look up to divemasters for guidance and support, instructor candidates hold great respect for IDC Staff Instructors. The acronym "IDC" stands for Instructor Development Course, and it is during this course that aspi... Find Out More

Emergency First Response Instructor CPR and first aid are key skills that are important to everyone, not just scuba divers. As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you teach skills based on internationally recognized emergency care guidelines, and you can offer courses to anyone. The great thing about EFR courses is they make learning easy by providin... Find Out More

Fjord Diver The Fjord diver is the Ultimate Cold Water Diving Experience!  Experience Wolf eels, Giant Pacific Octopus and more at the famous Sund Rock Marine Preserve! During the Fjord Diver you will learn the History of the Hood Canal, experience cold water diving conditions, learn how to identify a Giant Pacific Octop... Find Out More

Dry Suit Diver Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water.  All Gear needed included in pricing. Find Out More

Altitude Diver Diving in altitudes higher than 300 metres/1000 feet above sea level is altitude diving. Discover a hidden world where only a few have ventured. Find Out More

Boat Diver Much of the world’s best scuba diving is accessible only by boat. Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course will benefit you because boats in various parts of the world do things differently. Scuba diving from a boat is fun and relatively easy ... Find Out More

Deep Diver Ready to dive deeper? The Deep Diver Specialty course is your ticket to exploring dive sites down to 40 metres/130 feet with confidence. Learn to manage your gas supply, master buddy contact procedures, and perfect your buoyancy control. Find Out More

Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver Many divers wouldn’t think of diving without carrying a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) and in some locations it’s considered required safety equipment. Knowing how to properly deploy and manage a DSMB are valuable skills learned in this course. Find Out More

Digital Underwater Photographer The most popular diving specialties course. It’s easy and fun to capture images of your underwater scuba adventures. 2 or more divers registering together get 10% discount Find Out More

Diver Propulsion Vehicle Propel your way through the water and glide over reefs, buzz around a large wreck or weave through a kelp forest. You must be at least 12 years old and a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher.  Find Out More

Drift Diver Drift diving can be relaxing and exhilarating. The course teaches you how to enjoy going with the flow as you scuba dive down rivers and use ocean currents to glide along. 2 or more divers registering together get 10% discount Find Out More

Emergency First Response (CPR and First Aid) Emergency First Response® primary and secondary care training teaches you what to do in the critical moments between when a life-threatening emergency occurs and when emergency medical services arrive. Learn how to perform CPR, provide first aid that eases pain, assess a variety of injuries and illnesses and practi... Find Out More

Emergency Oxygen Provider Immediately recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen and be prepared to offer aid. There are no prerequisites or age restrictions. This course is open to everyone. Free with the YSS Dive Rescue Course. Find Out More

Enriched Air Diver The most popular PADI specialty course. Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. 2 or more divers registering together get 10% discount Find Out More

Equipment Specialist Dive worry-free with the PADI Equipment Specialist course. Learn to fix common issues like missing O-rings or torn wetsuits. Boost your confidence, understand your gear better, and ensure a smooth dive every time. Master essential skills to protect your investment and enhance your diving experience. Find Out More

Fish Identification Enjoy dives even more when you can recognize and identify fish families and their characteristics. 2 or more divers registering together get 10% discount Find Out More

Full Face Mask Diver Diving with a full face mask allows you to breathe from your nose and mouth, and provides added comfort in colder water. The mask can also be fitted with communication gear, which can be useful for various types of specialty diving. Find Out More

Night Diver The underwater world changes as day creatures retire & nocturnal organisms emerge. If you've wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, enroll in the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.  Find Out More

Peak Performance Buoyancy Observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings. Improve the buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevate them to the next level. 2 or more divers registering together get 10% discount Find Out More

Search and Recovery Diver Master the Art of Underwater Recovery!  Lost something overboard? No problem! Learn how to retrieve items that have fallen overboard or off a dock with ease. Discover effective swimming patterns and master the use of a lift bag for heavy objects. Turn challenges into fun adventures with our Search and Recovery ... Find Out More

Self-Reliant Diver Although diving with a buddy is the norm, there are reasons for an experienced diver to develop self-reliance and independence while diving. Learning to carry out dives without a partner can make you a stronger diver in most dive situations. Course Fee includes learning material's and certification card. Rental&nbs... Find Out More

Sidemount Diver A sidemount configuration (scuba tanks alongside of the diver) offers more flexibility and better-streamlining options. Learn about the many benefits of diving with a sidemount configuration. ** Rental Gear is available to rent for additional cost ** Find Out More

Underwater Navigator Sharpen Your Underwater Navigation Skills!  Ready to become an underwater navigation pro? Fine-tune your observation skills and master the art of compass use with precision.  Find Out More

Wreck Diver Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for a new discovery. Find Out More