Scuba Training in Jacksonville, Florida
Learn to dive with disabled veteran instructors, cave and technical divers, and passionate mentors who help new divers build confidence from the very first breath underwater.
DISABLED-VETERAN OWNED
SDI
SCUBA TRAINING
JACKSONVILLE & NORTH FLORIDA
SMALL
CLASSES
Patient, Small-Group, Instruction
We keep classes personal so students have time to ask questions, work through skills, and build comfort without feeling rushed.
Your Dive Journey Starts Here
Whether you are completely new to scuba or ready to continue your training, Precision Depth Diving provides patient instruction, real mentorship, and practical skill development to help you grow into a confident, capable diver.
Our goal is not just to help you complete a course. It is to give you a strong foundation, trusted guidance, and instructors you can continue turning to as you grow in diving.
Experience You Can Trust
You are learning from instructors who are active cave and technical divers, but our approach is beginner-friendly, humble, and focused on strong fundamentals.
Mentorship Beyond the Class
Your relationship with your instructors does not end when the course is over. We want to be a resource as you choose gear, plan dives, continue training, and grow in the dive community.
New to Scuba
Start your scuba journey with beginner focused training designed to help you build comfort, confidence, and strong fundamentals from day one.
Whether you're just getting started, getting back in the water, or ready to continue your development, we'll help you take the right next step.
Choose your Path
Return to Diving
Refresh your skills, prepare for a dive trip, rebuild confidence, and get comfortable with your gear before your next dive.
Ready to Keep Growing
Continue building your skills through advanced training like rescue, divemaster, and other specialties.
READY TO START?
Let's Find the Right
Course for You.
Whether you know exactly which course you want or you're still figuring it out, we're happy to help. Tell us about your goals, experience, comfort level, and schedule, and we'll help you choose the right next step.
No pressure. No guesswork.
Just honest guidance from instructors who want to help you reach your goals.
No pressure.
We'll help you understand your options before your commit
Clear Expectations.
We'll explain the course structure, standards, gear needs, and training location.
Mentorship First Approach
You're not just signing up for a class. You're connecting with instructors who want to support your growth.
Tony Daly-Crews
SDI Open Water Instructor, Cave & Technical Diver, Co-Owner
Tony is a U.S. Army Veteran, husband, father, cave diver, and co-owner of Precision Depth Diving. He loves helping students understand scuba by breaking complex ideas into simple, practical steps that make the water feel less intimidating. For Tony, teaching is about sharing the focus, peace, and confidence diving has brought to his life while helping each student feel supported, capable, and welcome.
Scuba training is personal. You are trusting your instructors to guide you into a new environment, help you build real skills, and be there when questions come up after class. That relationship matters to us.
Together, Daniel & Tony built Precision Depth Diving around the idea that divers deserve comprehensive training, growth and joy in the sport, and a personal path that makes the most sense to the student.
Meet Your Instructors
Daniel Presley
SDI Open Water Instructor, Cave & Technical Diver, Co-Owner
Daniel is a U.S. Navy veteran, husband, father of four, cave and technical diver, and co-owner of Precision Depth Diving. He has a lifelong passion for helping people reach their goals, whether he is coaching youth sports, raising his children, mentoring new divers, or helping someone understand their equipment. As an instructor, Daniel brings a calm, practical approach focused on patience, encouragement, and helping students build confidence the right way.
TRAINING WITH PURPOSE
Precision Depth Diving was built to help people experience the water in a meaningful way. We train the public, welcome new divers, and have a special passion for helping disabled veterans discover diving as a positive outlet for focus, confidence, connection, and post-traumatic growth.
OPEN TO NEW DIVERS
Whether you are starting from zero or returning after time away, our goal is to make scuba feel approachable, structured, and welcoming.
MENTORSHIP BEYOND
CERTIFICATION
We want students to know they have instructors they can come back to with questions about gear, training, dive planning, and next steps.
VETERAN OWNED, VETERAN-MINDED
Whether you are starting from zero or returning after time away, our goal is to make scuba feel approachable, structured, and welcoming.
EXPERIENCE WITHOUT EGO
You are learning from cave & technical divers, but our teaching style is patient, humble, and focused on helping students build strong fundamentals.
Not sure where to start? We'll help you find the right course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting scuba can feel like a big step, and it is normal to have questions. Here are a few things new and returning divers commonly ask before training with Precision Depth Diving.
No. Open Water Scuba Diver is designed for beginners. You do not need previous scuba experience to start, but you do need basic comfort in the water and a willingness to learn at a steady, responsible pace.
You do not need to be a competitive swimmer, but you do need basic comfort in the water. For Open Water training, students must complete either a 200-meter nonstop swim using any stroke without a mask, snorkel, fins, or other swimming aids, or a 300-meter nonstop swim using mask, snorkel, and fins. Students must also complete a 10-minute survival swim or float.
If you are unsure whether you are ready, let us know before class. We are happy to talk through the requirements and help you understand what to expect.
That is completely normal. Many new divers feel nervous before breathing underwater for the first time. Our approach is patient and step-by-step, with a focus on helping you understand the equipment, practice skills calmly, and build comfort without feeling rushed.
Scuba diving involves real risks, which is why training, preparation, judgment, and equipment understanding matter. Our courses are designed to help students recognize those risks, follow established training standards, and build responsible habits from the beginning.
The timeline depends on the course schedule, your completion of online learning, pool or confined-water sessions, and open-water training dives. SDI lists a suggested 20 training hours for Open Water, but actual scheduling can vary based on class size, student progress, weather, site availability, and logistics. Generally, we will have one weeknight pool night, one weeknight virtual academic session, and two days of open water scuba dives. However, every student progresses at their own pace and may need additional days of training.
For Open Water training, students are required to have their own mask, fins, snorkel, booties, and exposure protection. We recommend at least a 3mm wetsuit with a 5mm vest for Florida spring training, since the water can feel cold even when the weather is warm.
All other required rental gear for the course is included in the course cost. Before class, we will walk you through exactly what you need, what to look for, and what makes sense for your budget and comfort level. Good fit matters, especially with masks, fins, booties, and exposure protection, so we are happy to help you make smart choices before you buy.
Your Open Water course price includes your student kit, SDI eLearning, certification card, and required rental scuba equipment for the course.
Students are responsible for bringing their own mask, fins, snorkel, booties, and exposure protection. Students are also responsible for any gas fills and site entry fees required for training dives.
Before class, we will clearly walk you through what is included, what you need to bring, and any additional costs you should expect so there are no surprises.
Academic sessions will be hosted over Zoom. In-person pool work will be conducted at Cecil Recreational Complex. Locations of open water dives will be determined 3-days prior to class based on site conditions. However, common locations include Rainbow River, Troy Springs, Royal Springs, and Blue Grotto.
Precision Depth Diving offers scuba training through SDI, Scuba Diving International.
Yes. All of our courses are small (<6 students), however, private classes can be scheduled. We believe students learn better when they have room to ask questions, work through skills, and get direct feedback from their instructors and learn from their peers.
A refresher or skills update is usually the best place to start. Even though scuba certifications generally do not expire, skills can get rusty when they are not practiced. A refresher gives you a chance to review core skills, get comfortable with your gear, and ask questions before your next dive.
Yes. That is exactly what we are here for. Tell us about your experience, goals, comfort level, and schedule, and we will help you choose the right next step.
No. Precision Depth Diving trains the public and welcomes students from all backgrounds. As disabled veterans ourselves, we also have a special passion for helping other veterans discover diving as a positive outlet for focus, connection, and personal growth.
