What does the in-water orientation entail?
What you need to know before it starts
Prior to taking part in any of our beginning scuba courses, you need to attend one of our four-hour, in-water orientations. (This requirement does not apply to private lessons.) These orientation sessions help ensure your scuba course is the best learning experience possible. They help you avoid learning to dive with uncomfortable, ill-fitting equipment, and allow you to start your training with comfort and confidence. $150/person.
Gear up
To take part in the orientation, you must supply the following items:
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Scuba fins
- Wetsuit boots
- Weight belt and weights
Harry’s Dive Shop stocks a wide selection of these items, all reflecting the highest levels of quality and reliability. With proper care, they can last for decades.
Consult us before making any purchases so that you can take advantage of our years of experience.
Download the Required Paperwork
Orientation Agreement: This is the form we refer to throughout the video you just watched. The fastest and easiest way to deal with this (and one that won’t have you hunting for a printer) is to open it in Adobe Acrobat. Type your name and desired orientation date at the top, then click on the Signature field at the bottom. Acrobat will walk you through the rest. Then just email the signed form back to us.
Medical History: To help make sure you can complete this form without difficulty, we have a page that will walk you through step by step.
Choose an orientation date
Weeknight sessions take place from 6:00 until 10:00 pm; Saturday sessions run from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. All sessions take place at Harry’s Dive Shop. Remember that you cannot be late for these, so pick a date when you will have not difficulty arriving on time. Upcoming dates include:
- Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Friday, March 13, 2026
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Friday, May 29, 2026
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Friday, June 19, 2026
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
These regularly scheduled orientations will take place whenever we have at least four students enrolled. We can also do private orientations for an additional fee.
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Use this form to ask us about this specific course — or you can simply stop by the store or call (504) 888-4882