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SSI Explorers – The brand-new program for young aquatic enthusiasts

SSI Explorers – The brand-new program for young aquatic enthusiasts

This program allows children starting at age six to go underwater and sample the different ways they can explore the aquatic world around them.

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Book your next Dive Course – SSI Course & Event Calendar

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SSI Center Locator – find your training center for all your upcoming underwater adventures!

SSI Center Locator – find your training center for all your upcoming underwater adventures!

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SSI Dive Site Locator – Dive Holiday Planning made easy. Get inspired now!

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Explore worldwide job opportunities!

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Become a SSI Professional and join our global network now!

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Explore worldwide job opportunities!

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Oceanic Ventures

Oceanic Ventures
...your door to adventure

Instructor Training Center
5808 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States
Oceanic Ventures, Inc. opened its doors in 1990 with one thing in mind, offering professional scuba diving instruction, travel, equipment sales and repair with exceptional client service. It has been our goal to be the leading full service retailer in the Houston area specializing in small classes and personal service. Some of our strengths are:

* 30+ Years of Scuba Education.
* Training from initial Open Water diver course to Instructor Trainer.
* Recreational and Technical diving education programs.
* Snorkeling Programs
* Programs for children and seniors
* Low instructor-to-student ratios.
* Full-service dive travel agency.
* Full-service equipment repair facilities.
*.Certified Pure Air Station featuring complete air fill and gas blending facilities for Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Oxygen, and Argon.
* Instructor lead travel adventures
Oceanic Ventures and our team are dedicated to your success and help you make diving your lifetime pastime of adventure through high-quality training. Your instructor and the entire staff are committed to helping you reach your goals to allow you to enjoy the underwater world for years to come. With small classes, flexible schedules and programs, and individual attention we are sure you will enjoy diving.
Oceanic Ventures will be with you every step of the way. We are here to help you make informed purchasing decisions that will let you reach your diving goals. Additionally, we have a schedule full of continuing education programs, and local and international adventures to help you keep diving and improving your diving skills. This coupled with our unparalleled service and hospitality and our family of divers helped make us the premier diving facility in the southwest. Be sure to visit our Events calendar frequently (https://oceanicventures.com/events) – there is always something to do!
We stand behind our training, service, and equipment so you can confidently dive with Oceanic Ventures. Be sure to visit our website (hrrps://oceanicventures.com) or join us on Facebook, and Instagram to stay connected!

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Oceanic Ventures

Oceanic Ventures
...your door to adventure

Instructor Training Center
5808 Newcastle, 77401, Bellaire
+17135233483 Email www

Opening Hours

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Tuesday12:00 - 18:00
Wednesday12:00 - 18:00
Thursday12:00 - 18:00
Friday12:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Sundaynot opened
Open at Other times by Appointment
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GULF COAST SCUBA, 77027 HOUSTON

Mammoth Lake (★4.0)

Located just one hour south from downtown Houston, Texas, this 70 acres dedicated scuba park is a fun destination for scuba divers of all levels. For more information please check their website: https://mammothlaketexas.com/

Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

The Blue Lagoon - Texas (★3.6)

This is a disused quartz rock quarry, which is now filled with water. Maximum depth 8 - 10m. Phone 936-438-8888, call ahead to make reservations for dives and check rates. Website: bluelagoonscuba.net. Visit website to check rules and fees.

Andrew S. (#4635776)

Longhorn Lake, League City, Texas (★3.4)

This is a lake available to swimmers, scuba divers and fishermen. People use this lake to train for triathlons and other water activities. There are boats, boat motors, bathtubs, and other items sunken to find while scuba diving.

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