At Thunder Reef Divers we offer the complete training and support you deserve. Up-to-date instructional techniques are combined with the most advanced scuba technology to make learning safe, comfortable, and fun. Learn to dive in one of the Northwest’s finest facilities while enjoying the convenience of Thunder Reefs’ on-site, private, heated pool.
Open Water Dive Classes
Becoming a scuba diver is easier then ever!
Complete course: Only $595 plus tax
E-Learning, Pool Session, Open Water Sessions and all scuba gear other than your personal gear.
Personal gear is — Mask, fins, snorkle boots, gloves and hood.
Referral Course: Only $595 plus tax
Online Learning and Pool Session — You then complete your open water dives on your tropical dive trip.
There are a lot of options to complete the course so come talk to the shop and we can help find a good one for you.
You are required to supply your own mask and snorkel for the class.
Private Classes – Full certification: $995 plus tax
Private Class – Referral Only: $595 plus tax
Come by the shop to talk about a private class.
Step 1:
Sign up with Thunder Reef and complete the classroom portion of your training on your own schedule.
Give us a call at 360-573-8507 or come by the shop and talk to us in person about signing up.
With PADI or Naui online dive classroom you take the classroom portion from the comfort of your own home.
Thunder Reef will provide you a code and direct you to the correct website for logging into the online classroom.
Please allow yourself enough time to complete the online classes prior to enrolling in the pool and open water sessions. You need a solid 10-12 hours at least to complete the online portion.
Step 2:
Next attend your pool class at Thunder Reef Divers.
Open Water Dives: (Puget Sound or Hood Canal)
The student is responsible for transportation, lodging, 2 air fills and charter fee/beach fee if applicable.
Congratulations! You are now a certified scuba diver!
Referral Only Class:
We provide you the paperwork and can help schedule your open water dives at a tropical location.
Let us know if you need help or advice to contact a dive shop to finish your class.
You have one year to complete your training.
Refunds and cancellations:
Once enrolled in a class the course fee is non-refundable. If a transfer to another scheduled course is needed we are happy to arrange that as long as we receive a written transfer request within 7 days of your normally scheduled class.


Class Schedule:
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February 2021 – PADI – Weekends Only – Limited to 4 students Pool: February 6 & 7th : 9AM Open Water: February 13 & 14 Instructor: Garth Edwards |
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February 2020 – NAUI – Limited to 4 students Pool: January 25, 27, February 1, 2 : 6pm Open Water: February 6 & 7 Instructor: Mark Robinson |
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March 2021 – PADI – Limited to 6 students Pool: March 8, 10, 15, 17 : 6pm Open Water: March 20 & 21 Instructor: Jeff Vance |
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March #2 2021 – Weekends only – PADI – Limited to 4 students Pool: March 20, 21 : 9am Open Water: March 27 & 28 Instructor: Garth Edwards |
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April 2020 – NAUI – Limited to 4 students Pool: March 30, April 1, 6, 8 : 6pm Open Water: April 10 & 11 Instructor: George Martin |
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April #2 2021 – Weekends only – PADI – Limited to 4 students Pool: April 24, 25 : 9AM Open Water: May 1 & 2 Instructor: Garth Edwards |
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May 2021 – PADI – Limited to 4 students Pool: May 10, 12, 17, 19 : 6pm Open Water: May 22 & 23 Instructor: Jeff Vance |
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June 2020 – NAUI – Limited to 4 students Pool: June 1, 3, 8, 10 : 6pm Open Water: June 12 & 13 Instructor: George Martin |
More classes added all the time! Stop by the shop for the latest classes or schedule a private class. |
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