Scuba diving is the only way left to find hidden treasure, befriend a nautical skeleton, or strap a huge tank to yourself. Explore the possibilities with today's Groupon: for $12, you get an introductory scuba-diving class (a $24 value) at Gulf Coast Divers on Hutson Drive.

At Gulf Coast Divers, the natural human drive to dive is supported by a staff of certified instructors and a stockpile of underwater gear. During the three-hour Introduction to Diving class, students plunge through the water’s shimmering surface to learn the basic techniques of underwater gill work. Classes are held in a 15 ft. 125,000-gallon bathtub and illustrate the risks, myths, and joys of diving in a safe, rabid-dolphin-free environment. If you don’t have your own diving equipment, a friendly staff member will set you up with all the necessary bells, whistles, and tridents to make your experience as streamlined as possible.

Reviews

Though there aren’t many online reviews for Gulf Coast Divers, customer testimonials are available on the company’s website.

• You’re the greatest instructors of all time! Deepest thanks! – Mary T.
• Thx [sic] for the great instruction, I always felt confident underwater and the dive masters couldn’t believe I didn’t have more dives under my belt. I had a blast! – Patty B.