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Las Vegas Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving Services in Las Vegas
Scuba Courses
Let’s Get Scuba Certified in Las Vegas. Learn to dive at your pace with our small private/semi-private classes. We provide a full range of PADI Scuba courses including Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, and most PADI Specialties. Start today with PADI eLearning and schedule the course around your availability.
Local Diving
Let's go explore some of our favorite local dive sites in and around the Las Vegas Valley. Some of our favorite sites are Willow Beach, Placer Cove, Kingman Wash, and Cabinsite Cove
Dive Travel
Join the Mana Scuba Family for an unforgettable journey to one of our favorite dive destinations. Our trips are off the beaten path and feature the local cultures. Recently, we've explored locations such as Cozumel, Fiji, La Paz, Cabo, and Catalina Island. Upcoming trips include Cozumel, Homestead Crater, San Andreas Columbia and Roatan.
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Exploring the Depths of Scuba Diving in Las Vegas: A Desert Diving Experience
When you think of Las Vegas, what comes to mind? The flashing lights of the Strip, world-class entertainment, and endless casinos are the usual suspects. But there’s something unexpected beneath the surface of this desert city—scuba diving. Yes, you read that right! Las Vegas is not just about high-rollers and spectacular shows. It offers unique and exciting scuba diving experiences, perfect for those looking to explore underwater worlds without leaving the desert.
Why Scuba Diving in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas might not have an ocean nearby, but it compensates with world-class indoor and outdoor diving opportunities. Whether you’re a novice diver or an advanced adventurer, Las Vegas has something for everyone, from purpose-built diving facilities to nearby natural bodies of water perfect for a day trip.
Dive Sites in Las Vegas
Lake Mead: Scuba Diving in a National Recreation Area
About 30 minutes from the Strip lies Lake Mead, a vast reservoir created by the Hoover Dam. Lake Mead offers a wide range of dive sites with various depths, perfect for both beginners and experienced divers. Explore submerged planes, boats, and Hoover Dam history! The visibility may not be as clear as ocean diving, but the history and diversity of underwater landscapes make Lake Mead a fascinating dive location.Colorado River: Drift Diving below the Hoover Dam
Dive the Colorado River from both the Arizona and Nevada side. The river provides the clearest water in the region and also the coldest. In the summer months the water temperature will run in the mid 60’s and in the winter months low 50’s. You can expect many species of fish including the rare Razerback Sucker.
Why Scuba Dive in Las Vegas?
Diverse Experiences: Whether it's a freshwater lake, an indoor training pool, or an aquarium dive with sharks, Las Vegas offers a wide variety of dive settings.
Year-Round Diving: With indoor facilities and desert lakes, Las Vegas provides year-round diving opportunities without the worries of harsh weather conditions.
Scuba for All Levels: Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or you’re an experienced diver looking for a new adventure, Las Vegas has a dive site to fit your needs.
Scuba Diving: A Hidden Gem in Las Vegas
Las Vegas continues to surprise with its offbeat offerings, and scuba diving is a hidden gem for both locals and tourists. If you’re craving an underwater adventure without leaving the desert, look no further than the vibrant and unexpected scuba diving scene in and around Las Vegas. From desert lakes to thrilling aquarium dives, you can explore new depths and create unforgettable memories—all while enjoying the world-famous entertainment capital.
So, the next time you're in Vegas, don't just think of the shows or the slots. Dive into a new adventure!
Our Most Popular Courses
PADI Open Water Diver
Diver certification begins here. Start with PADI's online eLearning course. Move to the pool and practice your new skills. Then experience four open water (ocean/lake) dives.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
This course can be taken after completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification. It's titled PADI Advanced Open Water Diver because it advances your diving knowledge & skills.
Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver. It's challenging, yet very rewarding.
Master Scuba Diver
Join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving and live the dive life as a PADI Master Scuba Diver. The Master Scuba Diver rating places you in an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training. Fewer than two percent of divers ever achieve this rating. When you flash your Master Scuba Diver card, people know that you’ve spent time underwater in a variety of environments and had your share of dive adventures.
Every diver, who is at least 12 years old, should aim for Master Scuba Diver.
The path starts with earning a PADI Open Water Diver certification, followed by PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certifications). You also need to earn five PADI Specialty Diver certifications and have logged a minimum of 50 dives.
Contact us about starting your journey toward becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver and continuing your diving adventures.
