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Dive centre · Long Island · United States
4.639 Google reviewsScuba New York Inc.
Train and practice in the region's only heated indoor saltwater pool at this long-established PADI 5 Star IDC centre.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI 5 Star IDC centre status
- Only heated indoor saltwater pool in the region
- On-site equipment sales, service, and repairs
- Training available from beginner to Instructor Trainer
- Flexible learning via eLearning and weekend programmes
- Dedicated training programmes for children and adolescents
- Large 4,000 square foot facility in Yonkers
- Instruction provided in English and Spanish
Scuba New York Inc. about the centre
Located in Yonkers, Westchester, Scuba New York has been a fixture of the local diving community since 1990. As a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, it provides a professional environment for both recreational divers and those pursuing professional career paths.
The centre is built around a substantial 4,000-square-foot facility. This includes dedicated classroom space and a standout feature for the area: a heated indoor saltwater pool, providing a controlled environment for training regardless of the external weather.
The club and its team
The centre operates as a high-level training hub, holding the PADI 5 Star IDC designation. This allows them to host not only standard certification courses but also professional-level training for those looking to enter the industry.
Instruction is available in both English and Spanish. The programmes are designed to be flexible, catering to various schedules through group sessions, private instruction, and weekend intensives. They also offer eLearning options to allow you to complete your theory work before arriving at the centre.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- 5 Star IDC Center
- Operating since
- 1990
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Equipment rental
- vente, service et réparation d'équipement sur place
- Access and transfers
- parking gratuit disponible
- Address
- 2037 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710, United States
- Official website
- scubanewyork.com ↗
Courses on offer
The course catalogue is extensive, covering the entire PADI progression. You can begin with the Open Water Diver certification and move through to Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster levels.
For those pursuing a professional career, the centre offers Instructor and Instructor Trainer programmes. They are also an Emergency First Response Provider, integrating essential safety training into their curriculum. Specialty Scuba Classes are available to help you fine-tune specific skills.
Equipment and gases
The facility includes a full dive shop equipped for both retail and technical needs. Beyond sales, they provide on-site equipment service and repairs, making it a practical base for maintaining your personal kit.
For those who prefer not to travel with a full rig, a range of equipment is available for hire. This includes regulators, wetsuits, and fins, ensuring you have the necessary kit for your training or pool sessions.
Marine life around Long Island
The local marine life includes sharks, which can be encountered during dives in the region.
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