FAQs Archive - Page 3 of 4

Q: How Do I Access My eLearning Code?

For every class, we start with an orientation session with an instructor. This is a chance for us to meet you, chat about the course, and fill out the necessary paperwork. We've been doing this for decades, and in that time, we've found that this session is invaluable to make sure we are both on the same page. After this session, we will email you a link to the eLearning code.

Q: Can I Schedule My A and B Sessions in Separate Weeks?

Generally, no. The A and B sessions must be completed in the same week (either Friday + Sunday of the same weekend for the semi-private class, or Monday + Monday a week apart for the large group class). If you need to do an A and B session in separate weeks/months, choose our private class option.

Q: I'm a New Yorker Going to FTL, Do I Need to Rent a Car?

In Florida, most people travel by car. If you're traveling in, you can either rent a car, rely on ride-sharing services, or take advantage of our concierge transport service. The instructor will pick you and all your gear up from any hotel within a 1 mile radius, take you to the dive site, and drop you back afterwards. If you're interested in adding this on, please contact the shop for details.

Q: What is the Age Range of People on Your Dive Trips?

All ages! We've had people as young as 10 and people in their 80s. Generally, our trips have a pretty equal spread of people all ages, from young adults looking for a great vacation to retired people looking for new, unforgettable memories.

Q: What Experience Do I Need to do a Dive Trip?

For most of our trips, none! We have all levels of divers, from people who've never dove before to people with hundreds of dives. Because we have SCUBA Network instructors on the trip with you, we can cater to everyone. Occasionally, we will release a trip that requires a higher experience level, but we always note that directly in the trip description. For the most part, every trip is for every diver!

Q: What Do Your Trips Include?

Every trip is different, but in general all of our trips will include between 10 - 30 dives, food (some are all inclusive, some just include breakfast), and 7 - 10 nights in a hotel or liveaboard. None of our trips include flights to and from NYC. To see specifics about each trip individually, check out our dive travel page !

Q: Do Solo Travelers Go On Your Trips?

All the time! In fact, usually around 50% of the people on our dive trips are traveling alone. That's the best part of the trip -- you make friends for life sharing unique and unbelievable experiences together.

Q: How Well Do I Need to Swim to Take This Course?

The swimming requirements are to be able to swim 200m any stroke with no time limit. You just have to be able to move through it. You also need to be able to float for 10 minutes without assistance. It's not too demanding: we just want to make sure you can safely be in the water. If you are unsure about your swimming ability, feel free to sign up for a session with our swim instructor!

Q: Where Are Your Classes Located?

For our pool sessions, we use a pool in the Lower East Side. For any shop or classroom work, that takes place at our store (43 W 21st).

Q: What Days Do You Hold Class?

For the semi-private class, we hold them Friday + Sundays every other week (you would attend both sessions in the same weekend). For large group class, those are held on consecutive Mondays. For private classes, you can choose any combination of Friday, Sundays, and Mondays that we have the pool. All classes begin at 7 PM.