Rutgers University

Come join Rutgers Scuba in the underwater world, where there's always something new, challenging, or just plain weird waiting to be discovered. As a PADI 5 Star IDC centre in New York City, this is a place where diving is made easy and fun, backed by a team of 10 PADI Instructors ready to guide you every step of the way.

Courses for every level

Curious about diving? Take your first breath underwater with a Discover Scuba session, or begin your journey properly with the Open Water Diver course. Already certified? Continue the adventure through a full range of recreational courses, from Advanced Open Water Diver to Rescue Diver and beyond, all the way to earning your Master Scuba Diver rating through Specialty training.

Learning here is comfortable and well-equipped, with an onsite training pool, a dedicated classroom, an Adaptive Services Facility, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and parking. With instruction available in seven languages and services including equipment sales, rental, a dive club, and travel, Rutgers Scuba suits curious first-timers and returning divers alike.