Below you will find a list of upcoming PADI classes offered by Aqua-Nut Divers. Over 75% of the students we train are from recommendations from previous students. If you want to be the best, then get trained by the best. We guarantee we will be much less expensive and safer than any scuba dive store in California.
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We are nuts about Scuba diving!
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2025 PADI scuba class schedules
We only teach scuba classes between April and November each year as this is the prime season in California due to dive conditions and weather. You really don't want to invest in scuba training and have a bad experience.
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Cost $425.00 which includes books, certification card, equipment rental, pool rental and instruction. There are no additional instructor fees. The cost above does not include the trip to the ocean for open water dives. Please see the bottom of our Information page for the ocean fee. Do not pay on the PADI site for elearning. It will cost you more in the long run. Additionally, each student will need to supply their own mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves (optional). The purchase of the listed gear will be covered during the orientation meeting. See the information page for more details. The PADI Open Water course is the basic scuba diving class to get you started on your journey. Click on the photo above to find out more about this course. With every Open Water course we offer an optional Advanced certification. The Advanced course is an add-on at 20% off when completed with the Open Water course. Don't forget to add the Advanced course add-on when paying for your Open Water course. See below. |
PADI Open Water eLearning Course #1 April to June 2025 ****Only four spots still available. For groups of five or more contact us*****
Classroom Sessions: Tuesday, April 8th (orientation) Tuesday, May 6th All classroom sessions are from 6-9PM Pool Sessions: Saturday, May 3rd 1pm-5pm Saturday, May 10th 1pm-5pm Saturday, May 31st 1pm-4pm Ocean Trip: Jun 6th - June 8th (Friday to Sunday) All Open Water ocean dives are held at Catalina Island See the Information (Info) page to find out more about the cost of the trip to Catalina Island and why we believe Aqua-Nut Divers is your best choice for scuba training. **Additional payment options listed at the bottom of the page. Also, see the bottom of the page for discounts and our refund policy. Open Water Class #1 April to June 2025 (Please do not pay for the course before speaking to our staff) ****Only four spots still available. For groups of five or more contact us**** |
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Cost $425.00 which includes books, certification card, equipment rental, pool rental and instruction. There are no additional instructor fees. The cost above does not include the trip to the ocean for open water dives. Please see the bottom of our Information page for the ocean fee. Do not pay on the PADI site for elearning. It will cost you more in the long run. Additionally, each student will need to supply their own mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves (optional). The purchase of the listed gear will be covered during the orientation meeting. See the information page for more details. The PADI Open Water course is the basic scuba diving class to get you started on your journey. Click on the photo above to find out more about this course. With every Open Water course we offer an optional Advanced certification. The Advanced course is an add-on at 20% off when completed with the Open Water course. Don't forget to add the Advanced course add-on when paying for your Open Water course. See below. |
PADI Open Water eLearning Course #2 July to September 2025
Classroom Sessions: Wednesday, July 9th (orientation) Wednesday, August 13th All classroom sessions are from 6-9PM Pool Sessions: Saturday, August 2nd 1pm-5pm Sunday, August 3rd 1-5pm Saturday, August 16th 1pm-4pm Ocean Trip: September 12th-September 14th (Friday to Sunday) All Open Water ocean dives are held at Catalina Island See the Information (Info) page to find out more about the cost of the trip to Catalina Island and why we believe Aqua-Nut Divers is your best choice for scuba training. **Additional payment options listed at the bottom of the page. Also, see the bottom of the page for discounts and our refund policy. Open Water Class #2 July to September 2025 (Please do not pay for this class before speaking to our staff) |
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Cost $425.00 which includes eLearning, certification card, equipment rental, pool rental and instruction. There are no additional instructor fees. The cost above does not include the trip to the ocean for open water dives. Please see the bottom of our Information page for the ocean fee. Do not pay on the PADI site for eLearning. It will cost you more in the long run. Additionally, each student will need to supply their own mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves (optional). The purchase of the listed gear will be covered during the orientation meeting. See the information page for more details. The PADI Open Water course is the basic scuba diving class to get you started on your journey. Click on the photo above to find out more about this course. With every Open Water course we offer an optional Advanced certification. The Advanced course is an add-on at 20% off when completed with the Open Water course. Don't forget to add the Advanced course add-on when paying for your Open Water course. See below. |
PADI Open Water eLearning Course #3 August to October 2025
Classroom Sessions: Wednesday, August 20th (orientation) Wednesday, September 17th All classroom/orientation sessions are from 6-9PM Pool Sessions: Saturday, September 20th 1pm-5pm Sunday, September 21st 1-5pm Saturday, September 27th 1pm-4pm Ocean Trip: October 3rd to October 5th (Friday to Sunday) All Open Water ocean dives are held at Catalina Island See the Information (Info) page on this website to find out more about the cost of the trip to Catalina Island and why we believe Aqua-Nut Divers is your best choice for scuba training. **Additional payment options listed at the bottom of the page. Also, see the bottom of the page for discounts and our refund policy. Open Water Class #3 August to October 2025 (Please do not pay for this class before speaking with our staff) |
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Cost $250.00 which includes books, certification card, equipment rental, pool rental and instruction. Receive 20% off (now $200.00) on the Advanced course when completed in conjunction with the Open Water class. The cost above does not include the trip to the ocean for open water dives. There is no additional instructor fee for this course. Do not pay on the PADI site for elearning. It will cost you more in the long run. Additionally, each student will need a slate and a signaling device for this course. This will be discussed in class. There will be an additional Advanced course offered in conjunction with our Open Water classes. The dates will be determined at the first classroom session for the Open Water class. If you are interested in the Advanced class only please contact us for dates and times. See the Information page on this website to find out more about the cost of the trip to Catalina Island and why we believe Aqua-Nut Divers is your best choice for scuba training. |
PADI Advanced Course 2025 (eLearning classes also available. Contact us for details)
Consists of five additional specialty dives and designed to make you more proficient as a scuba diver and less dependent. Our courses consist of the following five specialty dives: 1. Deep Diver (required by PADI for this course) 2. Navigation (required by PADI for this course) 3. Wreck Diver 4. Peak Performance Buoyancy 5. Delayed Surface Marker Buoy Class Dates (Advanced Class #1) Classroom: Wednesday, May 27, 2025 6-9pm Pool: Saturday, May 31, 2025 1pm- 4pm Ocean: Friday-Sunday June 6th- June 8th Class Dates (Advanced Class #2) Classroom: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6-9pm Pool: Saturday, August 16, 2025 1-4pm Ocean: Friday-Sunday September 12th-14th Class Date: (Advanced Class #3) Classroom: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 6-9pm Pool: Saturday, September 27, 2025 1-4pm Ocean: Friday-Sunday October 3rd- 5th For those who may not want all five training dives ask us about the Adventure diver certification which requires only three specialties. **Additional payment options listed at the bottom of the page. Use this button for the Advanced Class non-add on course ($250)
Use this button for the Advanced Class add-on course ($200)
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Cost $1075.00. More information coming soon. |
PADI Divemaster Course 2025
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Use the payment button to pay for the Sunday, May 4, 2025 boat dive on the Raptor dive boat.
Only those who previously signed up for this trip should pay. All others should contact staff before paying. |
The cost of the trip is $150.00 per person and may be paid through the "Add to Cart" button below or by Venmo. If gear is required it is an additional $25.00 per person for a complete set, which will be paid at the boat by cash, check or Venmo. You must email us at Info@Aqua-Nut.com at least three days prior to the trip to have your equipment delivered to the boat. There are no refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the trip. If we can find a replacement for you then a refund will be granted minus a 3% credit card fee.
Diver Use this button ($150.00)
Passenger/Snorkeler Use this Button ($75.00)
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Divers Alert Network (CPR/First Aid) 2025
Must contact us if not signed up for the class $85.00 |
Wreck Diver 2025
For divers traveling to Roatan 2025 only $175.00 |
Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course 2025
Must contact us if not signed up for the class $195.00 |
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Specialty Courses:
Continue your scuba education through Aqua-Nut Divers. We offer over 30 PADI specialty courses. For the specialty courses we can teach see the Staff page. Please contact us for more information and dates. Do not pay on the PADI site for elearning. It will cost you more in the long run. We also teach D.A.N. (Divers Alert Network) and HSA (Handicap Scuba Association) courses. |
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Payment Information
Use the Add to Cart buttons to pay for the course of your choice. We also accept cash and checks; however, payment must be received at least seven days prior to the start of the class. If you wish to pay by cash contact us at Classes@Aqua-Nut.com or 661-496-0564 to make arrangements. To pay by check mail it to the following address:
Aqua-Nut Divers
13061 Rosedale Highway, suite G-201
Bakersfield, California 93314
(Please include a phone number, email address and which course you are paying for)
**We also accept Venmo and PayPal. Contact us for details.
Aqua-Nut Divers
13061 Rosedale Highway, suite G-201
Bakersfield, California 93314
(Please include a phone number, email address and which course you are paying for)
**We also accept Venmo and PayPal. Contact us for details.
Discounts
15% off of Open Water classes for active and retired First Responders (Includes law enforcement, fire department and ambulance personnel)
15% off of Open Water classes for active and retired military personnel.
10% off of Open Water classes for active and retired teachers and educators.
Discounts may not be combined.
All money owed for a discount will be paid at the first classroom session or you may have the money owed to you taken from your trip to Catalina.
Contact us for more details at 661-496-0564 or info@Aqua-Nut.com.
15% off of Open Water classes for active and retired military personnel.
10% off of Open Water classes for active and retired teachers and educators.
Discounts may not be combined.
All money owed for a discount will be paid at the first classroom session or you may have the money owed to you taken from your trip to Catalina.
Contact us for more details at 661-496-0564 or info@Aqua-Nut.com.
Refunds
No refunds once the course has begun or within the two weeks prior to the class start date (usually the orientation)
Any refunds given will be minus the cost of the books or eLearning that were ordered for the student.
Any refund given will have the 3% credit card fee subtracted from the total refund if paid by credit card or PayPal.
Any student who fails to complete a course and wishes to complete it at another time may do so: however, a fee will be assessed to change the dates.
No refunds on hotels within the last seven days before a dive trip.
No refunds on boat dive trips within two weeks of the trip.
Any refunds given will be minus the cost of the books or eLearning that were ordered for the student.
Any refund given will have the 3% credit card fee subtracted from the total refund if paid by credit card or PayPal.
Any student who fails to complete a course and wishes to complete it at another time may do so: however, a fee will be assessed to change the dates.
No refunds on hotels within the last seven days before a dive trip.
No refunds on boat dive trips within two weeks of the trip.
