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  3909 N. Frankford Ave. Lubbock, TX
  (806) 780-2782

Southwest Aqua Sports: your PADI Dive center since 2001

What once was just a dream has become one of the best adventures we have ever been on. Our love and dedication to the sport of scuba diving and our students shows with every diver that comes through our doors. Not only are we instructors, but we are a full service dive center. Southwest Aqua Sports is proud to be one of the largest scuba outfitters in West Texas, as well as an authorized scuba service center. Our highly trained staff will custom fit you for your gear and make sure your gear not only fits you, but your budget. We welcome each and every diver to the world of scuba diving with open arms and share the joy and life changing adventure it can bring. Come by and let the Southwest Aqua Sports Family take you on an underwater adventure of a lifetime!

Discover Scuba Diving (DSD)

  • Not sure if scuba is for you? Want to try it before you commit to a full class? Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) is the perfect class for you. Join one of our many experienced instructors in a 3 hour class where you will learn the basics or scuba diving and get to try in in our 16 foot deep pool.
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Ask about our online price matching, gear packages, and our
Dive-As-You-Pay Program!

Open Water Diver

  • PADI’s open water certification is a week-long certification process. We teach you safety, gear, proper technique, and the fundamentals of scuba diving. After completion of the open water certification, you will be certified to dive up to 60 feet for life. Not able to spend a week with us? We do offer other options for those short on time. Call our shop and ask about our All-day classes, private classes, semi-private classes, and referrals. Southwest Aqua Sports is also proud to offer a learn at your own pace option in conjunction with PADI.
  • PADI’s E-Learning option lets you complete your book work in the comfort of your own home and come visit us for a discounted rate when you are ready to complete the water portion of your certification.
 

 

 

Advanced Open Water Diver

  • PADI’s Advanced Open Water Certification is a three-day certification process. We expand on your knowledge of scuba diving and teach you new techniques, extended your safety knowledge, and teach you about new environmental factors. After completion of Advanced Open Water Certification, you will be certified to dive up to 120 feet and be able to participate in exciting dives like night, deep, drift, boat, wreck, and many more. Southwest Aqua Sports is also proud to offer a learn at your own pace option in conjunction with PADI. 
  • PADI’s E-Learning option lets you complete your book work in the comfort of your own home and come visit us for a discounted rate when you are ready to complete the water portion of your certification.

Enriched Air Specialty

  • PADI’s Enriched Air Diver Specialty is a short class. In this class, we will explain the benefits of diving on Nitrox and teach you how to do it safely. We also will teach you how to adjust your computers and read an enriched air sensor. Call the shop and ask about our Advanced Open Water Diver and Nitrox bundle and enjoy a discount when you sign up for both classes.  

 

 
5 Star Instructor Development Center!

Southwest Aqua Sports can certify you as far as you want to go. Give us a call or stop by the shop and let us know what your scuba goals are!

PADI Professional Creed

As a PADI Professional I have the opportunity to see:

  • Fear changed to courage
  • Faintheartedness converted into accomplishment
  • Timidity transformed into confidence
  • Anticipation turned into a passion



As a PADI Professional I can:

  • Open hearts and minds to the hidden beauty of natures creation and our obligation to protect it
  • Foster self-esteem in another person
  • Teach the value of character and integrity
  • Transform another human being and change a life for the better and forever