Scuba Certification FAQ
Straight answers about learning to dive in Englewood, FL, from the instructor who teaches every session.
Thinking about earning your PADI open water certification but not sure where to start? Below are the questions new divers ask Krisha Valk most often. If yours is not here, send us a message.
Up to 4
students per session
2 guided
open-water dives
1 instructor
PADI Master Diver
$150 deposit
holds your spot
Getting Started
Most students complete pool training and both open-water dives within a few days to a week, depending on scheduling. Lessons are private, so we plan the timeline around your availability, including a short vacation window.
You need basic swimming comfort. PADI includes a short swim and a float in the course, but you do not need to be an athlete. The pool session is where we build confidence gradually, before you go anywhere near open water.
PADI uses a medical questionnaire for every student, and some answers may require a doctor's sign-off before you get in the water. Age requirements follow PADI standards. Contact us with the age of your diver and we will confirm the right program.
What You Get
Instructor time, all necessary scuba gear and equipment, introductory pool training, and two open-water dives guided by Krisha. A $150 non-refundable deposit secures your spot and covers preliminary preparation, scheduling and gear setup. See the current price on the scuba certification page.
No. All necessary gear is included while you train, so you can decide whether to buy equipment after you know what you like.
Yes. Your instructor, Krisha Valk, is a PADI Certified Master Diver and owner of Seahorse Place Scuba.
Yes. Sessions are limited to four people, which is small enough for personal attention and big enough for a couple, a family or a few friends.
Diving in Englewood
In the Gulf of Mexico off Englewood, Florida. Once you are certified, you can book fun dives on local shipwrecks, plane wrecks and reefs.
Fun dives and excursions, plus day trips to the Bahamas and Key West, which the shop describes as about an hour away. Dive trip availability and pricing are confirmed directly with Krisha.
Yes. Seahorse Place I is a waterfront vacation rental in Englewood run by the same team. Ask us about combining a stay with your certification.
Ready to Get Certified?
Spots are limited to keep instruction personal. Reserve yours with the $150 deposit.