1. Do I need to reserve dive gear in advance?
Dockside does have a good supply of rental equipment, and most times there is no problem with renting gear when you arrive. However, occasionally we do get 'sold out', so we do recommend advance notice, especially around holiday weeks. [ Back to Top ]

2. What brands of gear do you rent?
We currently offer a combination of ScubaPro and Sherwood rental gear. All our gear is serviced multiple times annually, cleaned and inspected after every rental
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3. I'm planning to rent gear from you. Do you recommend using a dive computer?
.At CoCo View, most divers come for maximum bottom time. This usually means at least 3-4 dives per day. With our easily-accessible shore diving, many guests log 5-6 daily. With that kind of profile, it is almost impossible to do using tables. YES, we recommend each diver should dive with their own dive computer - don't share computers! [ Back to Top ]

4. I would like to take a course while I'm on vacation. What is your course schedule?
We do not offer a set schedule for any of our courses. All courses are scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis, so on busy weeks it is advisable to reserve in advance. Our class sizes are very small, and often end up being a private course for you and your party. This allows us to be very flexible in scheduling, working around your vacation and diving routine, and also offering very personalized, relaxed instruction with experienced PADI instructors.
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5. I took my Open Water course with an organization other than PADI, and still need to complete my Open Water dives. Can I finish my certification with you?
Yes! Instructors at Dockside will complete your training according to the standards accepted by all major certifying agencies. Ask your dive shop for a Universal Referral form. [ Back to Top ]

6. Can you certify a diver as SSI, CMAS, NAUI etc.?
Dockside is a PADI Dive Center, employing PADI instructors. We are able to complete Open Water dives for students who begin their course with an SSI, SDI or other organization, but we can not offer certification with any organization other than PADI.
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7. Can I download my digital images?
Our photo staff will upload your digital images to our hard drive, and then burn CD's as needed. CD's are $15 each. Guest photos are deleted after each CD is checked for errors. [ Back to Top ]

8. Can I have prints made from my digital images?
Yes! Our Photo Center offers photo archival quality color prints from digital imagery printed on our state-of-the-art dye sublimation printer. Prints can be sized up to 8 x 10, and cost $10 per 8 x 10. [ Back to Top ]

9. Do you have rental video cameras?
We do not offer video cameras for rent. However, if you are interested in taking an underwater videography course, supervised use of one of our video cameras in included.
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10. Do you sell digital photo equipment?
Yes, the Photo Center at Dockside carries a small supply of lenses and strobes for digital photographers. Please contact us in advance if there is something in particular you are interested in. [ Back to Top ]