RIDGELAND SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Two Days to Your First Breath-Hold: Ridgeland’s Weekend Scuba Certification with Deep South Scuba
A two-day, instructor-led scuba certification program held June through November (weekends, 9am–5pm) that combines classroom and pool work with equipment rental and purchase options to get you dive-ready.
Two Days to Your First Breath-Hold: Ridgeland’s Weekend Scuba Certification with Deep South Scuba.
Join an exhilarating snorkeling and scuba certification program in Ridgeland led by Deep South Scuba. Classes run from June through November and combine confined-water training and classroom time with the option to use your own snorkel gear or rent equipment from the operator; spaces are limited and secured with a non-refundable pre-registration deposit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two full weekend days of hands-on training
The program runs on Saturday and Sunday, full days of classroom and pool work designed to get you comfortable in the water and ready for certification.
Bring your snorkel kit or rent what you need
Participants must have snorkel equipment for pool and certification sessions; you may use your own gear or rent through the operator.
Structured class dates and separate certification weekends
The program is organized into specific class/pool weekends and designated certification dates across the June–November season.
What the day feels like
What the two-day certification feels like
The weekend moves at a steady, practical pace: focused classroom briefings paired with confined-water practice to ingrain basic skills. Expect full days of instruction and repetition that leave you prepared to progress to the certification components scheduled within the program window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this weekend certification works best for — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Classes and certification runs operate June through November on scheduled weekends; sessions are full-day weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 9am–5pm).
Required pool and certification snorkel equipment: mask, snorkel, cleaner & defog, neoprene boots and fins. If you purchase snorkeling equipment from Deep South Scuba you receive free use of scuba equipment through certification; otherwise scuba equipment rental during certification costs $300.
Pre-registration is recommended to reserve space; a non-refundable deposit of $175 secures registration. Other costs include personal travel, food and lodging for certification weekends.
Meet at Deep South Scuba for course check-in and equipment handling.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When are the classes held?
Class and pool sessions run on scheduled weekends from June through November (examples include June 7 & 8, July 12 & 13, etc.).
What are the daily hours?
Sessions run Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm (full-day instruction).
What snorkeling equipment is required?
You must have a mask, snorkel, cleaner & defog, neoprene boots and fins for pool and certification sessions.
Can I rent scuba equipment through the operator?
Yes—scuba equipment rental through certification is available for $300; if you purchase snorkeling equipment from Deep South Scuba you receive free use of the scuba equipment during certification.
How do I reserve a spot?
Pre-registration is recommended and requires a non-refundable deposit of $175 to secure your space.
Where do I meet for the course?
Participants meet at Deep South Scuba for check-in and equipment matters.
Are there other costs I should plan for?
Yes—outside of equipment purchase or rental and the deposit, participants are responsible for personal expenses such as gas, food and lodging for certification weekends.