MONTEREY SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours to Scuba Confidence on Cannery Row
A focused, three‑hour pool refresher for Open Water–certified divers that restores skills, issues a replacement certification card, and can be followed by a discounted two‑tank afternoon boat dive from the shop.
Three Hours to Scuba Confidence on Cannery Row.
Revitalize your scuba skills with the Refresher program from Monterey Bay Scuba — a short, focused course designed for Open Water certified divers that gets you comfortable and confident in the water while issuing a replacement certification card and offering the convenience of diving right from the shop.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Gear Up Steps From the Water
Monterey Bay Scuba is based right on the water — the shop’s location eliminates long drives with sandy gear: get suited up at the shop and walk straight to the beach for your training and ocean dives.
Join the Dive Tribe
Once certified you’re invited into the operator’s exclusive Dive Club, which offers club discounts and monthly meet‑ups such as presentations, night dives and BBQs, plus unlimited boat drop‑offs for club activities.
Replacement Card and Guided Boat Dives
The Refresher restores core skills and issues a replacement certification card; refresher students can also join an afternoon two‑tank guided boat dive at a discounted rate.
What the day feels like
What the three‑hour Refresher actually feels like
The Refresher condenses the essentials of the Open Water Diver curriculum into a compact pool session designed to rebuild comfort and competence; in about three hours you’ll refresh basic skills, regain confidence in the water and receive a replacement certification card — with the convenience of meeting and gearing up at the shop before your session.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Refresher suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run Thursdays through Sundays at 7 AM and the Refresher takes approximately three hours; pool sessions must be booked in advance.
Meet at Monterey Bay Scuba, 32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 — gear up at the shop before your pool session.
Refresher students may join an afternoon two‑tank guided boat dive at a discounted rate; guided boat tours depart from behind the shop.
Open Water certification is required; review the Diver Medical Questionnaire prior to your course as physician approval may be necessary for some participants.
Plan to gear up at the shop — the operator prepares students on site so you won’t need to transport sandy equipment between locations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Refresher course?
The Refresher is approximately three hours in duration.
Who is eligible to take this Refresher?
The Refresher is designed for divers who already hold an Open Water certification.
When are Refresher sessions scheduled?
Refresher courses can be scheduled Thursdays through Sundays at 7 AM and must be booked ahead of time.
Where do we meet for the Refresher?
Meet at Monterey Bay Scuba, 32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940.
Can I dive after the pool session?
Yes — refresher students are offered an afternoon two‑tank guided boat dive at a discounted rate and guided tours depart from behind the shop.
Do I need a medical clearance?
Review the Diver Medical Questionnaire prior to your course; some students may be required to obtain physician approval before participating.