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Private scuba lessons in Toronto

Whether you’re learning to dive for the first time, preparing for an upcoming vacation, or looking to refine your skills, our private scuba programs offer individualized instruction tailored to your experience, goals, and pace of learning.

Choose from complete certification courses, referral programs, and specialized training, with several scheduling options available.

1. Get Scuba Certified

Private PADI Open Water Course

$1,249 + HST

Become a certified scuba diver with one-on-one instruction from start to finish.

Your course includes:

  • PADI eLearning
  • One day of pool training
  • Two days of open water training
  • Scuba equipment rental

Training is typically completed at Swansea Pool and Humber Bay Park West, with select opportunities to complete your certification dives in Tobermory.

Best for: Anyone who wants to complete their entire scuba certification privately, here in Ontario.

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2. Complete Your Pool Training Before Vacation

Private PADI Open Water Referral

Complete the classroom and pool portions of your scuba certification with us, then finish your open water dives at a PADI Dive Center at your destination.

Choose the arrangement that works best for you:

Option A – Scheduled Pool Session

$599 + HST

One-on-one instruction during one of our regularly scheduled pool sessions.

Option B – Training at Your Home Pool

Starting at $899 + HST

We bring the training to you. Available to students with access to a suitable private pool. Travel within 25 km of Dive World is included.

Option C – Private Pool Rental

$1,675 + HST

We arrange a private pool and schedule your one-on-one training around your availability.

All three options include:

  • PADI eLearning
  • One day of pool training
  • Scuba equipment rental
  • PADI referral documentation

Open water certification dives are completed separately and are not included in these prices.

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3. Finish Your Open Water Certification

Private Certification Dives

$325 + HST per day

Already completed your classroom and pool training? Finish your PADI Open Water certification with a private instructor.

Training typically takes place at Humber Bay Park West, with select dates available in Tobermory.

Scuba equipment rental is included. An additional PADI fee of $95 + HST applies if you do not already have the required PADI eLearning.

One-on-one scuba gear briefing beside the lake

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4. Already Certified? Take Your Skills Further.

Private PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty

$1,525 + HST

Develop greater control, confidence, and efficiency underwater through focused, individualized training.

Over four days of private instruction, you’ll work on buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques, with training tailored to your current abilities.

Includes PADI eLearning and classroom workshops. Available to certified Open Water Divers aged 15 and older. Equipment rental is additional.

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What You’ll Need

Scuba equipment rental is included in our private Open Water certification and referral courses. However, you’ll need your own scuba-quality mask, snorkel, fins, and boots.

Students who purchase all four items from Dive World receive a one-time $50 discount on their equipment purchase.

A Note on Training: Scuba certification is based on demonstrated proficiency rather than a fixed number of training hours. Our instructors adapt the pace of instruction to each student’s progress, ensuring the required skills are mastered before certification. Should additional training be necessary, it can be arranged at an additional cost.

Private Training, Tailored to You

Every diver has different goals, priorities, and scheduling requirements. Tell us what you’d like to accomplish, and we’ll take care of the details.

Whether that means coordinating training around a demanding schedule, preparing for a specific trip, or developing particular skills, we’ll work with you to create a training experience that meets your needs.

Contact Dive World to discuss your goals and explore your options.

Call (416) 503-3483 or email info@diveworld.ca.