SCUBA Opportunities.

Explore upcoming SCUBA opportunities for Veterans and discover a whole new world beneath the surface. We partner with Buffalo Scuba to offer these diving experiences.

New to SCUBA?

Explore introductory dives and certification opportunities to get comfortable underwater and build your skills.

    • Try Scuba: Thursday, November 19th at 7PM (mandatory for certification).

    • Classroom Days: Saturday, Dec 5th & Sunday, Dec 6th (Full days).

    • Pool Sessions: January 7th, 9th, 14th, and 16th.

    • Certification Dives: Florida Trip (early winter - dates TBD, cost included).

    Interested? Click here to apply.

    • Try Scuba: Date TBD.

    • Classroom Sessions: May 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th.

    • Pool Sessions: May 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th.

    • Certification Dives: Local Dives (Summer 2027).

    Stay Tuned for registration information.

Already Certified and Ready to Take the Next Step?

Build on your experience with advanced training and additional certifications to explore more of the underwater world.

    • Prerequisite: Must be Open Water Certified prior to signing up.

    • Pricing: $685 Regular | $635 for Veterans ($50 VOSC subsidy).

    • Classroom Sessions: March 16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th at Buffalo Scuba.

    • Certification Dives: Complete during the Bonaire Trip OR locally over the Summer.

      Interested? Inquire with Buffalo Scuba by clicking HERE.

Bonaire Dive Trip

April 17–24, 2027

Spend 7 days exploring one of the world’s premier diving destinations with boat dives, endless shore diving, and plenty of time to experience Bonaire alongside fellow Veterans.

What’s Included:

  • Shared lodging & condo vehicles

  • Three days of boat diving

  • Unlimited shore diving opportunities

  • Dive equipment and tank rentals

  • Welcome and departure dinners

What to Plan For:

  • $500 per diver/Veteran

  • Round-trip airfare (approximately $800)

  • Meals other than the welcome and departure dinners

Applications Coming Soon

A woman in snorkeling gear, including a mask, snorkel, and fins, underwater in a coral reef, waving at the camera.
A small boat anchored in clear turquoise water near a tropical island, with four seagulls perched on the boat's edge, and a cloudy sky overhead.
A group of scuba divers swimming underwater in a clear ocean with coral reef below them, wearing wetsuits, masks, and fins.

Have Any Questions?

Fill out the form below and our team will be in touch.

Cody B. Crist
Operation Forward Ascent Program Manager
cody@vocwny.org
(716) 898-0110

Want a closer look at our SCUBA trips and other events? Visit our YouTube channel to see where our Veterans have been and what it’s like to take part.

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