Upstate Scuba
500 Old Greenville Hwy, Clemson, SC, USA
About the Center
Upstate Scuba, located in Clemson, USA, is a dive center certified by SSI, NAUI, and TDI. This establishment offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver to the Instructor Development Course and boat diving courses. Its proximity to Clemson University makes it a significant hub for students and local divers, fostering a vibrant diving community.
The center boasts various facilities to enhance the diving experience. It features a well-stocked dive shop with an ever-expanding selection of gear from renowned brands such as Sherwood, OTS Guardian, Akona, Shearwater, and Trident. Additionally, they provide equipment rental and nitrox fills. For divers looking to explore underwater, Upstate Scuba operates two of its own boats for charters, with plans to increase the frequency and destinations, including the possibility of visiting sites like 'the Junk in Jocassee'.
Upstate Scuba distinguishes itself through its dedication to education and community. With instructors who also actively teach at Clemson University, the center serves as the 'Diving Hub' of the Clemson region, welcoming hundreds of new students and curious divers annually. They offer diverse certification opportunities, including specialties like Advance Open Water and Full Face Mask, utilizing SSI for the majority of certifications and NAUI for career-oriented courses. A bar is also available for socializing post-dive.
Available Courses
14 cursosAdvance Open Water
Full Face Mask Speciality
Tri Scuba Diving / Skills Update
A short session to discover scuba diving in a pool or update skills if you haven't dived in a while.
Drysuit Speciality
Dive Guide Speciality
React Right Speciality
Focuses on emergency skills like CPR to help save a buddy's life.
Side Mount Specialty
Master Diver
Perfect Buoyancy Specialty
Stress and Rescue
Public Safety Diver
Discover Scuba Diving
Bautismo de buceo para quienes desean tener su primera experiencia bajo el agua con la supervisión de un instructor profesional.
Open Water Diver
Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.
Instructor Development Course
Curso de instructor para formar nuevos profesionales del buceo capaces de certificar alumnos.
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Sí. Te pediremos demostrar 200 m de nado continuo (estilo libre) y 10 minutos flotando sin apoyo. No exigimos cronómetro, solo soltura en agua.
Si el centro cancela por condiciones del mar, te reasignamos sin coste extra a la siguiente fecha disponible. La decisión la toma el instructor jefe a las 7:00 del día de la salida.
Con lentillas blandas, sin problema. Si llevas gafas, ofrecemos máscaras graduadas estándar (-1 a -8 dioptrías) por 15 € de alquiler/día.
Sí, somos PADI Kids Centre. Desde los 8 años con el Bubblemaker (en piscina, hasta 2 m) y desde los 10 con el Open Water Junior.
No, tu carnet PADI/SSI es vitalicio. Sí recomendamos un curso de repaso ("Scuba Tune-Up") si llevas más de 12 meses sin bucear.
A partir de 4 personas hacemos un 10% sobre el precio del curso o salida. Para más de 10 personas (escuelas, despedidas, empresas), nos sentamos a hablar precio y logística.