Breathe Underwater: Force‑E’s Try Scuba from Pool to Open Water in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Breathe Underwater: Force‑E’s Try Scuba from Pool to Open Water in Fort Lauderdale

A three-hour, non-certification Try Scuba course (ages 10+) that covers gear, basic skills, and safety in classroom and pool sessions, with optional open-water dives to extend the experience.

Breathe Underwater: Force‑E’s Try Scuba from Pool to Open Water in Fort Lauderdale.

Duration
3 Hours
Location
Fort Lauderdale
Operator
Scuba Steve Force-E Scuba Centers
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

On Fort Lauderdale’s shore, Force‑E’s Try Scuba compresses the first, essential moments of a diver’s education into a single, supervised morning: classroom briefings on equipment and safety, hands-on skill practice in the pool, and the chance to step into open water afterward. It’s an accessible, instructor-led way to discover what it feels like to breathe underwater without committing to full certification.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Classroom and Pool Fundamentals
THE LESSON

Classroom and Pool Fundamentals

A certified dive professional leads classroom instruction and pool sessions covering scuba equipment, core skills, and dive-safety procedures so you can experience breathing underwater in a controlled setting.

Hands-on Equipment and Retail Support
THE GEAR

Hands-on Equipment and Retail Support

High-quality scuba rental gear is provided; participants must bring their own mask, snorkel, and fins (available for purchase at the Force‑E retail store, where students receive a discount).

Optional Open-Water Dives
THE NEXT STEP

Optional Open-Water Dives

If you want to extend the morning, add a supervised open-water option for an additional fee—either a one‑tank shore dive or a two‑tank boat dive with a Force‑E professional.

What the day feels like

What the Morning Feels Like

The course unfolds with an instructor-led briefing on equipment and safety, moves into a concentrated pool session to learn and rehearse core scuba skills, and finishes after roughly three hours—students who opt in can later continue into supervised open water for a true dive experience.

Classroom and Pool Fundamentals

THE LESSON

Classroom and Pool Fundamentals

A certified dive professional leads classroom instruction and pool sessions covering scuba equipment, core skills, and dive-safety procedures so you can experience breathing underwater in a controlled setting.

Hands-on Equipment and Retail Support

THE GEAR

Hands-on Equipment and Retail Support

High-quality scuba rental gear is provided; participants must bring their own mask, snorkel, and fins (available for purchase at the Force‑E retail store, where students receive a discount).

Optional Open-Water Dives

THE NEXT STEP

Optional Open-Water Dives

If you want to extend the morning, add a supervised open-water option for an additional fee—either a one‑tank shore dive or a two‑tank boat dive with a Force‑E professional.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this Try Scuba course suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Curious BeginnersIdeal for people who want a supervised, hands-on taste of scuba without committing to certification; the course teaches basic gear, skills, and safety in a single session.
2
Families with Older KidsA family-friendly introduction for children and teens aged 10 and up who meet the medical requirements and want to try diving in a controlled pool setting.
3
Certification-SeekersNot a substitute for certification—this course does not award a diving certification, though it can be followed by open-water options or full certification training later.
4
People with Medical ConcernsThose who answer 'yes' on the Medical Questionnaire must obtain physician clearance before participating in any in-water sessions.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Meeting

The Try Scuba session is scheduled as a roughly three-hour course; meet at 9:00 AM at the Force‑E Fort Lauderdale store. Expect course completion around 12:00 PM.

What to Bring

Bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen, and any personal items in a bag. You must own a mask, snorkel, and fins; if you need them, Force‑E’s retail staff can help and students receive a discount.

Gear & Rentals

High-quality scuba rental gear is provided by the operator; students are responsible for transporting any personal scuba equipment to and from the pool.

Online Preparation

Digital academics are encouraged to be completed before the course so you can maximize in-person time with the dive professional.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Will I earn a scuba certification from this course?

No. The Force‑E Try Scuba Course provides an introductory experience but does not issue a diving certification.

How long does the Try Scuba course take?

The scheduled session is approximately three hours, with a meeting at 9:00 AM and completion around 12:00 PM.

What are the age and medical requirements?

Participants must be at least 10 years old. All students must complete a Medical Questionnaire; if you answer 'yes' to any question, physician clearance is required before any in-water sessions.

What should I bring to the course?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen, and personal items. You must bring your own mask, snorkel, and fins; rental scuba gear is provided but these three personal items are required.

Can I do an open-water dive after the pool session?

Yes—for an additional fee you can add a one-tank shore dive or a two-tank boat dive conducted with a Force‑E dive professional to experience open water.

How will I receive details after booking?

After purchasing the course online you will be connected via email with your next steps and required paperwork.

Do I need to arrange transportation?

Yes. Each student is responsible for their own transportation and for transporting any personal scuba equipment to and from the pool.