Diving

New to diving?

Take an open water diver course! I’m able to teach just you or, if you have a group of people interested, I can teach a group. Just send me an email at kristenscuba@gmail.com for more information about cost and time for do this.

Looking for fun or to go advanced?

If you’re already certified as an Open Water diver or higher this section is for you. Unlike places that charge extra for a guide, all I ask is that you pay for my gas and buy me some food while we’re out. Most local diving is a bit of a drive from Albany and because of that, when you go through my system please take a look to make sure it doesn’t seem like other things are scheduled for that day. Local dive appointments are open for any certified diver to join unless there is an agreement otherwise, which may be subject to other costs.
Visit my contact page to book a time.

Looking beyond advanced open water?

I’ve taught Rescue and divemaster courses and they are some of my favorite! I also love teaching specialty courses, my favorites are Deep, Dry Suit, Night, Dive Against Debris, Altitude, and Peak Performance Buoyancy but I am happy to teach any you’re interested in. Send me an email to chat!

Looking to travel?

One of my favorite trips is to the Bahamas on one of the All Star Liveaboards boats. If you want liveaboard packing suggestions, click here or click here for an editable copy.
In August of 2024 I will be joining Jim Smith on a liveaboard trip in the Red Sea. I will be there for both weeks of the trip that he is organizing, please visit his page linked above to learn more information if you’re interested in that trip (it’s selling out fast though so hurry!)

Looking for CPR/First aid certification? 

This is another course I help teach, if you’re interested in taking this course please message me for more information. I am able to run small or private classes.

Linfield University student?

So, you’re a student at Linfield University interested in taking scuba diving. Sadly I will no longer be the instructor for the classes, however, I am still happy to teach you or just go diving for fun if you reach out.

Looking for something that’s not here?

Make sure you’ve toggled through the other pages on this website. If there is still no answer please visit my contact page and submit a question so that I can get back to you about whatever you’re wondering.