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Scuba Diving Courses

Learn to Dive with nXt Scuba — Official Training Partner of Divers Cove

At Divers Cove, we believe every great underwater adventure begins with world-class scuba education. That’s why we’ve partnered with nXt Scuba, Connecticut’s premier PADI® scuba training center, to deliver the region’s most comprehensive dive instruction — right here in Essex.

Whether you’re taking your very first breath underwater or pursuing a professional diving career, nXt Scuba’s team of highly experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. As a PADI 5-Star Training Partner, we offer a full range of programs — from beginner certifications to advanced technical and instructor-level training.

Start Your Journey: Beginner Courses

PADI Open Water Diver
Your adventure starts here! The Open Water Diver course is the world’s most recognized entry-level certification, teaching you essential scuba skills through a mix of engaging online learning, hands-on pool sessions, and open water dives. By the end of the course, you’ll be certified to dive to 60 ft / 18 m — anywhere in the world.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Take your skills to the next level and explore deeper, longer, and more exciting dives. Learn navigation, buoyancy control, night diving, and more while gaining confidence and experience under professional supervision.

Go Further: Specialty & Continuing Education

Once certified, keep exploring new environments and techniques with PADI specialty courses designed to expand your skills and confidence underwater. Specialty programs include:

  • Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
  • Deep Diver & Wreck Diver
  • Drysuit Diver
  • Full Face Mask Diver
  • Rescue Diver & Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid)

…and many more.

Lead & Inspire: Professional-Level Courses

Turn your passion into a profession with nXt Scuba’s professional development track. As you progress, you can join the dive industry as a leader, educator, and explorer:

  • PADI Divemaster – Your first professional rating, leading dives and assisting instructors.
  • PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) – Train to become a certified scuba instructor and start teaching the next generation of divers.
  • Technical & Instructor-Level Programs – Advance into decompression diving, sidemount, and other specialized technical training — all the way to Instructor Trainer levels.
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