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Aqua World
Scuba & Swim Academy
5418 Broadway
Garland, Texas 75043

Ph: (972) 240-4559
TOLL FREE:
(877) 888-4559
Fax: (972) 240-5953

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday:
11:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday:
11:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday: CLOSED
Aqua World
We are proud to be an award winning PADI Five Star IDC Dive Center!
We have all the NEW AND UPDATED materials for EVERY course, DVD's, Crewpacks and MUCH MORE!! Our Instructors now have instant PADI online access, Prescriptive Computerized Interactive Courses, "Digital Cam" upload access for your C-Cards & ALL OF THIS IS VIEWED BY YOU on our 50" Plasma Screen in the NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART Classroom and Interactive Training Center in a relaxed, spacious climate controlled area for your ease of viewing & comfort !! Stop by and view the new classroom in action NOW!

We have staff instructors who are dedicated and enthusiastic divers with a combined diving history of over 60 years ! We provide our customers with the highest quality service and instruction, offering comprehensive training from beginner to advanced Instructors & specialty courses.


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Course Descriptions

Please call 972.240.4559, or email us at info@divedallas.com to discuss all the options or for further details about any of the PADI Recreational and Professional Certification Programs we offer!


Why learn to Scuba Dive?
Taking recreational SCUBA Diving lessons and becoming a certified SCUBA Diver is Fun, Exciting, Safe and Easy. Upon completion of your course, you will receive a "C-Card", which will be your ticket to the underwater world. With your certification card, you can purchase or rent Scuba equipment, have air tanks filled and go on diving charters anywhere in the world. Nearly anyone, 10 years old or older, who is in average physical condition and is comfortable in the water can learn to scuba dive and join the millions of "Divers" of all ages, who are currently enjoying this spectacular pastime.

Why not "GET WET" today?

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Why choose us?
We have been in constant business for over 24 years as one of the Dallas Metroplex's highest acclaimed dive centers!! Our dedicated instructors have a combined experience of over 60 years. We work very hard to stay familiar with the latest training methods through continuing education courses, seminars and trade shows that are available to dive professionals.

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How much does it cost?
Compared with getting started in other popular adventure sports and outdoor activities learning to dive isn’t expensive. We offer many options and also offers GREAT ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES. Stop in the store or browse the Online Catalog for full information. For the basic Open Water Certification, for example, you can expect to pay about the same as you would for:
  • A full day of surfing lessons.
  • A weekend of rock climbing lessons.
  • A weekend of kayaking lessons.
  • A weekend of fly-fishing lessons.
  • About three hours of private golf lessons.
  • About three hours of private water skiing lessons.
Learning to dive is a great value when you consider that your PADI Instructor is a highly trained and experienced professional. Invest in scuba diving lessons and learn something you’ll enjoy the rest of your life. From the first day, diving starts transforming your life with new experiences you share with friends. And, you can do it almost anywhere there is water.

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When, Where, and for How Long?
Your class will be full of people just like you, ready-made dive buddies looking for adventure!

Our regularly scheduled classes start weekly year 'round. We have two different group schedules available. If your schedule does not allow for one of our group sessions, a private or semi-private course can be designed to fit your schedule.

Classes are held at 5418 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX. After completing the academic review, classes progress to our 90 Degree indoor, saltwater pool for the confined water portion of the training activities. This program helps you and your instructor evaluate and improve your buoyancy skills. In the final phase of your training, you will actually go diving and complete a series of open water dives over a two-day period. We offer you trips to Clear Springs Scuba Park, Terrell, Texas. These weekend open water sessions offer you the opportunity to complete the Open Water Certification, the final phase of your training to become a certified Scuba Diver!

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How good of a swimmer do I have to be?
For recreational sport diving, it's more important that you're comfortable in the water than to have marathon swimming skills; however, basic water abilities are necessary.

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Where can we go diving?
We offer a wide range of pre-planned trips to many of the worlds most popular dive destinations year round !! Stop by the store and check out the Travel Area where you CAN VIEW spectaular High Definition Videos of locations across the globe, pick up information on the respective trips and book your trip RIGHT ON THE SPOT or you can PURCHASE YOUR DREAM TRIP ONLINE NOW !! You can always rely on our years of experience and each trip is led by experienced instructors. Our services are also available to help you plan your individual vacations to dive resorts all over the world. Remember, it's always summer somewhere, and we've got your ticket!

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