Auburn, GA Scuba Diving Lessons & PADI Certification
Get Certified by a Veteran-Owned,
Independent PADI® Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Skip the crowds and the high prices. At Blue Monkey Divers LLC, you’ll receive personalized, top-tier scuba instruction in
small groups (1–4 divers)—all for about 1/3 the cost of other Auburn Georgia dive shops.With no storefront overhead, you’re getting hands-on, professional training from a dedicated full-time instructor,
not a part-time dive shop employee.
🐠 Why Choose Us?
Whether you’re dreaming of your first dive or looking to level up your scuba journey, we’re here to help you dive smarter, safer, and more affordably. Based in Georgia and led by a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, we specialize in:
- PADI Open Water Certification
- Discover Scuba Diving (try diving with no prior experience)
- Refresher & Reactivate Programs for lapsed divers
- Advanced Open Water & Rescue Diver Certification
- Specialty Courses: Deep, Wreck, Night, Nitrox, Buoyancy & more
🌊 What to Expect When You Train With Us
We make diving simple, approachable, and exciting—even if you’re brand new. Here’s what you can expect:
Easy Online Contact & Scheduling
Reach out through our website, and we’ll assess your goals, experience, and availability to create a training plan that works for you.Prompt, Personal Support
You’ll get timely, clear answers from a certified instructor—not a dive shop employee.Comprehensive Training
Whether in the pool or open water, we teach you everything you need to know to dive confidently, with an emphasis on safety, skill, and self-reliance.All-Inclusive Pricing
From gear to eLearning, every course includes what you need. No hidden fees or surprise rentals.
Our Courses
Discover Scuba Diving in Auburn, Georgia
No Experience Needed! Try scuba in this fun, 1-day experience—no certification required. Learn basic skills, use real gear, and enjoy a guided dive with a pro.
What’s Included:
- All scuba gear provided
- Pool/confined water session
- Small group instruction (1–4 divers)
- $50 credit toward certification if you upgrade
PADI® Open Water Diver Course
Discover the Underwater World
Get certified with the world’s top scuba course and start exploring reefs, springs, and wrecks—taught by an expert in a friendly, small-group setting.What You’ll Learn:
- Dive confidently and safely anywhere in the world
- Use and assemble scuba gear
- Master buoyancy control
- Respectfully interact with marine life
- Prevent and handle common dive issues
PADI® Open Water Diver Course Devil’s Den in Florida
Get Certified at a Unique Florida Dive Site
Start your scuba journey with the PADI® Open Water Diver Course in the prehistoric waters of Devil’s Den—an unforgettable place to earn your certification with an expert instructor.What You’ll Learn:
- Dive safely and confidently anywhere in the world
- Assemble and use scuba gear
- Master buoyancy and underwater control
- Respect marine life and handle dive challenges
PADI® Open Water Diver Course
Blue Groto in Florida
Ready to take the plunge into the underwater world? The PADI® Open Water Diver Course at Blue Grotto is your gateway to becoming a certified scuba diver and exploring a whole new world beneath the surface.
- Dive confidently and safely anywhere in the world
- Use and assemble scuba gear
- Master buoyancy control
- Respectfully interact with marine life
- Prevent and handle common dive issues
PADI® Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Georgia Springs/Quarries
Level Up Your Dive Skills
Take your diving further with the PADI® Advanced Open Water course. Boost confidence, sharpen navigation, and explore deeper dives like wrecks and night dives.What You’ll Learn:
- Navigate underwater with precision
- Dive safely to 100 feet
- Choose 3 specialty dives like Wreck, Night, Drift, or Buoyancy
PADI® Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Key Largo Trip
Dive Deeper. Explore More.
Already certified? In just 2–3 days, build confidence and unlock deeper, more adventurous dives with the Advanced Open Water course.What You’ll Learn:
- Underwater navigation
- Deep diving (up to 100 ft)
- 3 specialty dives of your choice (e.g. Night, Wreck, Buoyancy, Drift)
PADI® Rescue Diver Course
Key Largo, Florida
The Most Rewarding Course You’ll Take.
Learn to prevent emergencies, handle rescue situations, and assist other divers with confidence. Perfect for pros-in-training or anyone who wants to dive smarter and safer.What You’ll Learn:
- Recognize and respond to diver stress
- Perform rescues on the surface and underwater
- Manage dive emergencies with calm and control
PADI® Rescue Diver Course
Local Georgia sites
Challenge yourself. Expand your skills. Make a difference.
The PADI® Rescue Diver Course, offered at local Georgia dive sites, builds your confidence by teaching you how to prevent problems, manage dive emergencies, and assist others in distress—both at the surface and underwater.
- Recognize and manage diver stress
- Perform surface and underwater rescues
- Handle dive emergencies with confidence
Scuba Refresher Class – Pool
Haven’t Dove in a While? Let’s Get You Back in Safely.
Whether it’s been months or years, our Scuba Refresher helps you rebuild skills, boost confidence, and return to diving with ease.What You’ll Refresh:
- Buoyancy control
- Mask clearing
- Regulator recovery
- Proper weighting
- Air management
- Underwater hand signals
- Emergency procedures
Scuba Refresher Class – Blue Water Park
Been a While Since You Dove? Let’s Dive Back In.
Whether it’s been 6 months or 6 years, our Refresher Class helps certified divers rebuild skills, regain confidence, and get back in the water—safely and stress-free. Perfect before a recreational dive or advanced course.What You’ll Refresh:
- Buoyancy control
- Mask clearing
- Regulator recovery
- Proper weighting
- Air management
- Underwater hand signals
- Emergency procedures
Emergency Oxygen Provider
Learn to confidently administer emergency oxygen and recognize diving injuries. This quick course complements the PADI® Rescue Diver certification and adds vital safety skills for both pros and recreational divers.
Emergency First Response (EFR) Certification
Boost your confidence with the Emergency First Response (EFR) course. Learn essential CPR, first aid, and emergency care skills required for PADI® Rescue Diver and valuable in everyday life—so you can respond calmly and confidently in any situation.
PADI® Speciality Courses
PADI® Speciality Course – Enriched Air (Nitrox)
Want longer dive times and shorter surface intervals? The Enriched Air (Nitrox) Specialty Course helps you get more from every dive. No dives needed—complete it in class or online.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to safely plan and dive with enriched air
- How to analyze your tank and set your dive computer
- Understanding oxygen exposure and limits
- Best practices for safe Nitrox diving
PADI® Speciality Course – Wreck Diver
Ready to explore underwater history? The Wreck Diver Specialty Course teaches you how to safely explore and penetrate shipwrecks over 4 dives—opening up new adventures and unforgettable experiences.
What You’ll Learn:
- Wreck dive planning, organization, and procedures
- How to safely navigate and map a wreck
- Techniques for entering wrecks using lines and reels
- Recognizing and avoiding hazards like silt-outs and entanglement
- Understanding preservation practices and dive ethics
PADI® Speciality Course – Deep Diver
Ready to dive deeper? The Deep Diver Specialty Course helps you confidently explore depths up to 130 feet (40 meters) with proper training. Perfect for wrecks, walls, and advanced diving challenges.
Course Overview
Deep Diver – 4 dives
Explore depths between 60–130 feet while learning:
- How to plan and execute deep dives
- Gas management and emergency protocols
- How to recognize and respond to nitrogen narcosis
- Specialized deep diving equipment
- Deep-water navigation and buoyancy control
PADI® Speciality Course
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Ready to move like a pro underwater? The Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course helps you master body control, improve air use, and refine your skills—perfect for all experience levels.
Course Overview
Peak Performance Buoyancy – 2 dives
Over two focused dives, you’ll develop:
- Better weighting techniques and trim
- Streamlined gear setup for reduced drag
- Enhanced control in hovering and ascents/descents
- Fine-tuned breathing techniques for efficient air use
- Graceful, low-impact movements to protect the environment
PADI® Speciality Course
Underwater Navigator
Unsure about underwater navigation? The Underwater Navigator Specialty Course sharpens your direction skills so you can explore confidently. In three dives, master compass use, natural navigation, and route planning.
Course Overview
Underwater Navigator – 3 dives
Gain hands-on experience with:
- Precision compass navigation
- Natural navigation techniques using visual cues
- Measuring distance underwater
- Creating and following navigation patterns
- Relocating dive entry and exit points with ease
PADI® Speciality Course – Search & Recovery
Lost something underwater or want to find hidden treasures? The Search & Recovery Specialty Course teaches you to locate and safely retrieve items using search patterns, navigation, and lift bags over 4 dives.
Perfect for equipment recovery, cleanup, or adventure.
Course Overview
Search & Recovery – 4 dives
You’ll learn and practice:
- Using compass and natural navigation to locate lost objects
- Conducting search patterns (e.g., expanding square, jackstay, circular)
- Tying knots underwater (bowline, two half-hitches, sheet bend)
- Rigging and using lift bags for object recovery
- Planning and executing search & recovery dives safely
PADI® Speciality Course – Night Diver
Curious about diving after dark? The PADI® Night Diver Specialty Course lets you explore the ocean’s nighttime wonders. Over 3 dives, learn to navigate, communicate with a light, and spot unique nocturnal life safely and confidently.
Course Overview
Night Diver – 3 dives
You’ll learn:
- How to use dive lights and manage light signals
- Night dive planning and safety considerations
- Underwater navigation in low-visibility environments
- Buddy communication and orientation in darkness
- Nocturnal behavior of marine life
PADI® Speciality Course – Boat Diver
Ready to dive from a boat? The PADI® Boat Diver Specialty Course teaches essential skills for safe, confident boat dives. Perfect for charters, liveaboards, or private boats.
Includes 2 dives in the Florida Keys. Pricing varies—contact us for a quote!
Course Overview
Boat Diver – 2 dives (Florida Keys)
You’ll learn:
- How to prepare gear and enter/exit the water from various boat types
- Boat dive safety procedures and etiquette
- Navigation techniques and surface signaling
- Dive planning for drift dives and multilevel profiles
- Managing seasickness and conserving energy during surface intervals
No Experience?
No Problem.
Start with our Discover Scuba Diving experience in Auburn Georgia, an exciting and safe way to try scuba for the first time with no commitment. You’ll be in the water on day one, learning the basics with a certified instructor and building confidence for your first real dive.
Our amenities
We make your scuba journey in Auburn, GA as convenient and accessible as possible. Blue Monkey Divers LLC offers 24/7 availability to fit your busy schedule, whether you’re planning ahead or looking for a last-minute session. We proudly offer free consultations to answer your questions before you commit, and for your convenience, we accept Venmo, as well as debit and credit cards. It’s all part of our commitment to providing a hassle-free, customer-friendly experience from start to finish.