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Elite Scuba and Travel

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Elite Scuba and Travel offers scuba diving instruction, certification training, and organized dive travel for divers in Connecticut and throughout New England. Led by Michael Allen, the business emphasizes personalized instruction, practical diving skills, safety, and helping students become confident, capable divers.


Whether you're new to scuba diving or ready to continue your training, Elite Scuba and Travel can help you explore opportunities suited to your experience and goals. Training may include classroom learning, pool sessions, and open-water dives, depending on the course. Students receive guidance as they develop essential skills, become familiar with their equipment, and learn practices that support safe and responsible diving.


Connecticut and New England offer opportunities to train and gain experience in quarry environments and other designated dive locations. Michael's teaching approach focuses on patience, individual attention, equipment knowledge, buoyancy control, and respect for the underwater environment. The goal is to help divers build practical skills they can continue developing as they gain experience.


Elite Scuba and Travel also organizes scuba diving vacations for guests who want to explore destinations beyond New England. Depending on the selected trip, packages may include accommodations, guided boat dives or shore diving, tanks, weights, airport transfers, and other travel arrangements. Available destinations, schedules, and inclusions vary by trip, so guests should review each package before booking.


From learning the fundamentals of scuba diving to pursuing further education or planning a destination dive vacation, Elite Scuba and Travel offers a personalized approach to underwater exploration. The business welcomes individuals, couples, families, and groups interested in learning, improving their diving skills, or discovering new dive destinations.


Contact Michael Allen to ask about current scuba courses, certification opportunities, upcoming group trips, prerequisites, and availability. With an emphasis on preparation, safety, and continued learning, Elite Scuba and Travel helps divers take their next step toward exploring the underwater world in Connecticut, New England, and beyond.


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Michael Allen

star rating 5.0

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving

Experience the underwater world with a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience! Perfect for beginners with no prior scuba diving experience, this introductory session lets you learn the basics of scuba diving under the direct supervision of a qualified PADI professional. Get comfortable with the equipment, practice essential skills, and experience the thrill of breathing underwater in a safe, controlled environment. It is the perfect first step toward discovering a whole new world beneath the surface.

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Starting At $95

PADI Open Water Diver Certification

Start your scuba diving journey with the PADI Open Water Diver course, the world's most recognized entry-level scuba certification. This comprehensive course combines online eLearning, four pool training sessions, and four open-water dives to build your knowledge, confidence, and essential underwater skills. Learn scuba equipment setup, dive planning, buoyancy control, underwater communication, and important safety procedures under the guidance of a qualified PADI instructor. Once certified, you'll be qualified to dive to a maximum depth of 60 feet (18 meters) with a certified buddy, subject to conditions and your training. Complete your training locally or finish your open-water dives on one of our exciting dive trips. Your certification opens the door to exploring reefs, wrecks, and incredible underwater destinations around the world.

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Starting At $595

Spring Break Scuba: Drift Cozumel’s Iconic Palancar & Columbia Reefs

Step into world-class diving with an effortless drift experience built for new ocean divers. Guided by gentle coastal currents, you will float alongside the iconic drop-offs of the Palancar and Columbia reef systems. These towering underwater walls are brimming with vibrant coral formations, sea turtles, and colorful marine life, offering the thrill of deep-water topography with the safety and comfort of an entry-level ocean trip. Without the stress of heavy paddling or complex navigation, you can focus entirely on perfecting your buoyancy, taking in the crystal-clear views, and discovering why these famous dive sites attract underwater explorers from all around the world.

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Starting At $2,450

Shore Dive Bonaire’s Famous Marine Park at Your Own Pace

Experience the world-famous underwater paradise of Bonaire with complete freedom and no boat schedules. Known globally as the premier shore diving destination, this trip gives you total independence to drive up to marked coastal entries and dive straight into pristine, protected marine park waters. With your dedicated truck and tanks loaded, you can gear up at the shore and swim out to thriving coral reefs, sea turtle havens, and dramatic drop-offs whenever you choose. Whether you want to beat the crowds at dawn or chase afternoon light along calm coastal waters, this self-guided setup lets you build your dream Bonaire diving itinerary on your own terms.

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Starting At $2,890

Dive Key Largo’s Submerged Statue & Massive Wreck Wall

Kick off your next big underwater adventure with a quick escape to the Scuba Capital of the World. You will descend onto Key Largo’s most iconic underwater highlights, hovering beside the world-famous bronze statue of Christ of the Abyss before diving along the hulking superstructure of the USS Spiegel Grove wreck. Vibrant tropical corals encrust these monumental structures, creating a bustling haven for sea turtles, stingrays, and schooling reef fish in warm, crystal-clear water. Ideal for divers looking to tick major bucket-list sites off their list without committing to a long travel schedule, this trip delivers a smooth mix of historic wreck exploration, famous underwater art, and shallow coral garden cruising.

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Starting At $1,350

Elite Scuba and Travel offers scuba diving instruction, certification training, and organized dive travel for divers in Connecticut and throughout New England. Led by Michael Allen, the business emphasizes personalized instruction, practical diving skills, safety, and helping students become confident, capable divers.


Whether you're new to scuba diving or ready to continue your training, Elite Scuba and Travel can help you explore opportunities suited to your experience and goals. Training may include classroom learning, pool sessions, and open-water dives, depending on the course. Students receive guidance as they develop essential skills, become familiar with their equipment, and learn practices that support safe and responsible diving.


Connecticut and New England offer opportunities to train and gain experience in quarry environments and other designated dive locations. Michael's teaching approach focuses on patience, individual attention, equipment knowledge, buoyancy control, and respect for the underwater environment. The goal is to help divers build practical skills they can continue developing as they gain experience.


Elite Scuba and Travel also organizes scuba diving vacations for guests who want to explore destinations beyond New England. Depending on the selected trip, packages may include accommodations, guided boat dives or shore diving, tanks, weights, airport transfers, and other travel arrangements. Available destinations, schedules, and inclusions vary by trip, so guests should review each package before booking.


From learning the fundamentals of scuba diving to pursuing further education or planning a destination dive vacation, Elite Scuba and Travel offers a personalized approach to underwater exploration. The business welcomes individuals, couples, families, and groups interested in learning, improving their diving skills, or discovering new dive destinations.


Contact Michael Allen to ask about current scuba courses, certification opportunities, upcoming group trips, prerequisites, and availability. With an emphasis on preparation, safety, and continued learning, Elite Scuba and Travel helps divers take their next step toward exploring the underwater world in Connecticut, New England, and beyond.


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Discover Scuba Diving with PADI

Experience the underwater world with a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience! Perfect for beginners with no prior scuba diving experience, this introductory session lets you learn the basics of scuba diving under the direct supervision of a qualified PADI professional. Get comfortable with the equipment, practice essential skills, and experience the thrill of breathing underwater in a safe, controlled environment. It is the perfect first step toward discovering a whole new world beneath the surface.

Evening Trip

PADI Discover Scuba DivingMaximum 5 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 1 guest)
PADI Discover Scuba Diving3 Hours
PADI Discover Scuba Diving5:00 PM
$95
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PADI Open Water Diver CertificationTop-Rated
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PADI Open Water Diver Certification

PADI Open Water Diver

Start your scuba diving journey with the PADI Open Water Diver course, the world's most recognized entry-level scuba certification. This comprehensive course combines online eLearning, four pool training sessions, and four open-water dives to build your knowledge, confidence, and essential underwater skills. Learn scuba equipment setup, dive planning, buoyancy control, underwater communication, and important safety procedures under the guidance of a qualified PADI instructor. Once certified, you'll be qualified to dive to a maximum depth of 60 feet (18 meters) with a certified buddy, subject to conditions and your training. Complete your training locally or finish your open-water dives on one of our exciting dive trips. Your certification opens the door to exploring reefs, wrecks, and incredible underwater destinations around the world.

Morning Trip

PADI Open Water Diver CertificationMaximum 5 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 1 guest)
PADI Open Water Diver Certification4 Hours
PADI Open Water Diver Certification9:00 AM
$595
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Spring Break Scuba: Drift Cozumel’s Iconic Palancar & Columbia ReefsTop-Rated
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Spring Break Scuba: Drift Cozumel’s Iconic Palancar & Columbia Reefs

Glide Along World-Class Reef Walls Designed for New Divers

Step into world-class diving with an effortless drift experience built for new ocean divers. Guided by gentle coastal currents, you will float alongside the iconic drop-offs of the Palancar and Columbia reef systems. These towering underwater walls are brimming with vibrant coral formations, sea turtles, and colorful marine life, offering the thrill of deep-water topography with the safety and comfort of an entry-level ocean trip. Without the stress of heavy paddling or complex navigation, you can focus entirely on perfecting your buoyancy, taking in the crystal-clear views, and discovering why these famous dive sites attract underwater explorers from all around the world.

Morning Trip

Spring Break Scuba: Drift Cozumel’s Iconic Palancar & Columbia ReefsMaximum 8 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 2 guests)
Spring Break Scuba: Drift Cozumel’s Iconic Palancar & Columbia Reefs7 Days
Spring Break Scuba: Drift Cozumel’s Iconic Palancar & Columbia Reefs10:00 AM
$2,450
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Shore Dive Bonaire’s Famous Marine Park at Your Own PaceTop-Rated
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Load Up Your Truck and Explore 80+ Shore Sites Across the Capital of Shore Diving

Experience the world-famous underwater paradise of Bonaire with complete freedom and no boat schedules. Known globally as the premier shore diving destination, this trip gives you total independence to drive up to marked coastal entries and dive straight into pristine, protected marine park waters. With your dedicated truck and tanks loaded, you can gear up at the shore and swim out to thriving coral reefs, sea turtle havens, and dramatic drop-offs whenever you choose. Whether you want to beat the crowds at dawn or chase afternoon light along calm coastal waters, this self-guided setup lets you build your dream Bonaire diving itinerary on your own terms.

Morning Trip

Shore Dive Bonaire’s Famous Marine Park at Your Own PaceMaximum 8 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 2 guests)
Shore Dive Bonaire’s Famous Marine Park at Your Own Pace7 Days
Shore Dive Bonaire’s Famous Marine Park at Your Own Pace10:00 AM
$2,890
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Dive Key Largo’s Submerged Statue & Massive Wreck WallTop-Rated
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Dive Key Largo’s Submerged Statue & Massive Wreck Wall

Swim Past the Famous Christ of the Abyss and Explore the Massive Spiegel Grove Artificial Reef

Kick off your next big underwater adventure with a quick escape to the Scuba Capital of the World. You will descend onto Key Largo’s most iconic underwater highlights, hovering beside the world-famous bronze statue of Christ of the Abyss before diving along the hulking superstructure of the USS Spiegel Grove wreck. Vibrant tropical corals encrust these monumental structures, creating a bustling haven for sea turtles, stingrays, and schooling reef fish in warm, crystal-clear water. Ideal for divers looking to tick major bucket-list sites off their list without committing to a long travel schedule, this trip delivers a smooth mix of historic wreck exploration, famous underwater art, and shallow coral garden cruising.

Morning Trip

Dive Key Largo’s Submerged Statue & Massive Wreck WallMaximum 8 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 1 guest)
Dive Key Largo’s Submerged Statue & Massive Wreck Wall4 Days
Dive Key Largo’s Submerged Statue & Massive Wreck Wall10:00 AM
$1,350
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