Private Scuba Instructors in Chicagoland

If you're looking for personalized scuba training in the Chicagoland area, hiring a private scuba instructor can provide a customized learning experience that fits your schedule, goals, and learning style.

Why Choose a Private Scuba Instructor?

• Flexible Scheduling: Train on your own time, without the constraints of a group class.
• Personalized Instruction: The instructor can focus on your specific needs and skill development.
• Custom Training Plans: Private instruction can be tailored to your needs.
• Better Student-to-Instructor Ratio: Ensuring full attention from the instructor.
• More Time in the Water: Maximized water time with efficient lessons.

Recommended Private Instructors in Chicagoland

Richard Tessell

• Specialties: New divers (Discover and Open Water), Nitrox, Wreck, Deep, Drysuit. Buoyancy & Trim workshops, Intro to Tech / Doubles Workshops
• Teaches for TDI, SDI and NAUI (and Basic Freediving with PFI). CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen courses through American Heart Association, DAN, FRTI and Health & Safety Institute.
• Why Choose Richard? Richard provides high-quality instruction focused on precision in skills like buoyancy, trim, and gas management. He was my instructor for drysuit, wreck diving and my Divemaster course. I have also been on several buddy/non-training dives with Richard — top-notch.

Considerations When Choosing a Private Instructor

1. Training Philosophy & Agency: Does their style and agency align with your goals?
2. Instructor Experience: Some specialize in technical diving, others in recreational training, some in both.
3. Cost & Scheduling: Private instruction often costs more but may offer better value.
4. Location: Some instructors operate through dive shops, others are independent.