About Don Ferris Dive Training

My name is Don Ferris, and over the past 25 years, I have trained over 2000 people to scuba dive on Cape Cod. While doing so, I literally wrote the book on scuba diving on Cape Cod, (four books actually) ‘Exploring The Waters of Cape Cod’, ‘Beneath The Waters of Massachusetts Bay’, 'Beneath The Waters Of Cape Cod’ and my newest book, "Cape Cod's Anthology of Shipwrecks" .

Now, It’s Your Turn To Learn the sport of a liftime!

I believe Scuba instruction should be as fun and easy, as diving itself. You should truly enjoy your training, not just "get through it". The key is to learn and train with a real diving expert. Someone who can help you achieve your underwater goals in a safe, fun and time efficient manner. Frequently Asked Scuba Certification Questions

Don’t be fooled by cheap, learn to dive prices. There is an enormous difference in scuba instructors. It’s critical you learn the sport from someone who really cares if you become a “good diver”, not just another “certification” so they can sell you some dive equipment. I don't sell equipment - I just teach scuba diving. Just How Safe Is Scuba Diving?

I learned to scuba dive when I was just 12 years old. I grew up diving the fresh water lakes of Wisconsin and Minnesota and the deep water shipwrecks of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. I worked in the tropics before finally moving to Cape Cod in 1983 and falling in love with the local shipwreck diving. A few of my qualifications include:

• PADI Master Instructor M-11401 Over 2000 students certified.

• Certified to train 18 different levels of scuba diving

• Medic First Aid Instructor Trainer - Adult, Pediatric and Auto Defib. Over 8000 students certifed.

• Retired Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

• Retired Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer

• Author of four books on Scuba Diving Cape Cod and Massachusetts

• Over 50% of my student certifications isssued are for Advanced or higher levels of training.

• Dive Trainer for many local fire departments including Hyannis, Yarmouth, Orleans and Harwich MA.

During any of our courses, you’ll work, dive and study hard, but when you are through, you’ll experience a wonderful feeling of diving confidence. A confidence that comes from really knowing your stuff. Other instructors just hand out certification cards - we don't.

All of our programs are taught in very small groups or most often, one-on-one. This ensures you are getting the attention you need and deserve. Frequently Asked Learn To Dive Questions

Don Ferris Dive Training.

We don't teach the most students - just the best.