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Learn to Dive...

 ....at  Rick's

Scuba Diving offers different benefits to different people. It is calm, relaxing, or adrenaline pumping.  It's easy, challenging or you can make an exotic travel adventure out of it. Young, old, fit, not-so-fit, able-bodied, physically-challenged, timid, adventurous, nature lover, technophile, high income, modest income, professional, amateur...diving offers something for everyone and even adapts to what you're up for right now and as it changes. Very few other activities have such versatility. Come "DIVE IN" with the pro's at Rick's Dive 'N Travel Center and let our staff of instructors introduce YOU to our world......The wonderful underwater world. Most of our staff has been a part of Rick's for over 31 years. 

Do yourself a favor, don't just open the phone book and start calling to see who can certify you the "cheapest" or quickest". We won't win that honor.  It is difficult to be the "least expensive", when you have the MOST to offer. There is more to learning to scuba dive than just "enrolling in a scuba class" AND all dive courses are NOT created equal. Even some of OUR current staff members found this out.... the hard way... somewhere else.  At Rick's, scuba diving is a lifestyle that can offer you many years of excitement and enjoyment for the whole family if it's done correctly.  When you consider the complete package that our dive center offers, we know you WILL NOT be disappointed...& we guarantee it! Come take a tour of our Aquatic Center and meet our staff so we can show you personally, why we.....ARE Different.  If you are not certified, but interested in information about our diver programs, click here or one of the links at the top of this page. We might also suggest that you take a few moments to read some of the unsolicited comments from other satisfied students/customers/friends on our guest book. We thank you for taking the time to get this far on our web site. 

Accolades are important to our staff, as they are gratified when their hard work is noticed by others. We have been certifying divers since 1978 and rated Arkansas' Premier Diver Training Center for a reason. In 2003, Ricks was honored as one of the top 10 dive centers in the USA, and Ricks has also been featured on NBC Dateline. (Footage on file)  We look forward meeting you!

 


Only those who experience truly live...  ....important things to ponder!   

We have designed our diving programs to be educational, yet fun & informative. Our educational team of PADI Instructors has over 100 years of combined diving experience, something very few dive centers can say. Utilizing our custom indoor heated deep pool on premises, (we're not talking about a 2' or 3' lap pool like some use) this is deplorable & just not professional, so you need to make sure you check out a dive center before you give them any money.  Rick's will make sure each and every one of our student divers get the special skills attention they deserve and you will have lots of FUN learning to Scuba. (see our Guest Book for comments from many of our former customers & students) & we hope you will make a post on our Guest book too. Our onsite deep pool also allows our students the opportunity to practice their dive skills, try new dive equipment, refresh your memory before a dive vacation or just come by to "take a dive", all at no charge.  We know having our classrooms and pool on premises makes learning to scuba dive more convenient & fun (no lugging your gear back and forth to a cold outdoor pool somewhere on the other side of town) Rick's provides each student with a complete well maintained scuba system and assures each person a proper fit (no large stuff on small people etc).  

Be sure to check our link to "class calendar" for a time frame that best fits your schedule, or give us call for class availability information or to answer any questions that you may have.  You can even receive college credit for our diving program.  We are looking forward to meeting you!

Why Choose Us?

MAKING YOU COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER
                You want to know that:

Your safety and comfort is our #1 Priority
You'll see spectacular underwater beauty you've never seen before
You'll learn many fun skills & meet new people
You'll be trained properly and ready for diving the oceans of the world
You'll glide effortlessly underwater just like a fish
You can hold a 250 lb. man over your head with one finger, no joke
You'll see new things that you never new existed underwater
You'll burn over 800 calories an hour, wow how about that
Our professional staff will treat you with respect and courtesy
We will provide you with top quality dive equipment
We'll provide you with Expert Instructors & Divemasters that will become your new friends and dive buddies & you will enjoy our dive boat located on beautiful Lake Ouachita at the State Park in Hot Springs, April - November PSST- the minim age to learn to Scuba dive is only 10 years. This isn't Rocket science but we do have a rocket Science amongst us!

AT RICK'S..... WE ARE
"THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE"

Our PADI Instructors & Divemasters are the cornerstones to a great underwater adventure.  They have more training, certifications, degrees than any other group of instructors, as well as being hired to teach at Rick's Dive 'N Travel Center for their integrity & professionalism.  Teaching people to Scuba Dive is their profession, not just a summer job.  They are all certified PADI Instructors, First Aid & CPR licensed and hold a multitude of various diving certifications such as, Underwater Navigation, Deep Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Photographers, Equipment Specialist, Oxygen Provider, Nitrox, Gas Blender, just to name a few.  These ARE the people that you would want to teach your children to scuba dive.  Why wouldn't you dive with Rick's Dive 'N Travel Center? With all we offer and most competitive pricing you can't go wrong. Give us a call today for a tour of our award winning diver training center.

 

Scuba Refresher Course

If your already a certified diver and haven't been diving in a while, we offer a scuba refresher course to get you back up to speed and blowing' bubbles again.  Click here for more information about our Scuba Tune-up!!

Receive Your Scuba Course                  
               For Free???

There are no free lunches..............
               
              .... or are there? See below

At Rick's we might come as close as you can get.  Let one of our friendly staff members help you select a complete diving system from us before your scuba class portion is over and we will credit up to $150 of your class tuition back to you. We also provide a 90 day lay-away option with this offer!  Now that's a GREAT DEAL!

SELECTION TO INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DIVE SYSTEMS

"Our Lake & Local Diving System"
System to include: Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) Regulator, Alternate Air Source, Triple Gauge Console, Dive Skin, Full Wet Suit with Hoods & Gloves, Dive Knife, two wet suit Hangers and a Travel Dive Bag per person. No Exceptions

"Our Travel & Ocean Diving System"
System to include: Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), Balanced Regulator, Alternate Air Source, Computer Console, Dive Skin, 3mm One piece Wet Suit or a Shorty Wet Suit, Safety Signaling Device, Two Hangars and a Travel Dive Bag per person.  No Exceptions

See the store staff for assistance in your selection
    

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24th & Poplar Street
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
501-753-6004
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