Wondering how to get scuba certified? It's not as hard as you'd think (or as pricey) if you read our guide.
BEST OF GROUPONScuba-Diving Course with Option for Certification at Berry Dive Center (Up to 76% Off)
Scuba instructors lead students in diving techniques during weekend lessons inside classrooms, pools, and open water
Northbrook/Glenview • 18.0 mi
61% discount_off
Discover Scuba Class at Chicagoland Scuba (63% Off)
Discover Scuba offers a brief introduction of all the ins and outs of underwater excursions
Lake Zurich • 29.8 mi
63% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPON$324 for Scuba Certification Course with Equipment Rental, Materials, and Gear Credit ($600 Value)
PADI instructors let students try out equipment or lead classroom, pool, and open-water instruction for open-water certification
Elk Grove Village • 15.2 mi
46% discount_off
$157 for Scuba Diver Class w/ $50 Value Towards Mask, Fins and Snorkel ($350 Value)
Licensed instructors teach beginners the fundamentals of NAUI scuba diving in a stress-free atmoshpere
Schaeffer Woods North • 40.6 mi
55% discount_off
50% Off Certification - SCUBA / PADI
From the merchant: We run a dive shop because we love to dive, travel, teach and meet new divers.
Tri Village • 22.1 mi
2 bought
50% discount_off
$600 Worth of Services
Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
Tri Village • 22.1 mi
45% discount_off
Holiday Pre-Sale: Two-Hour Kayaking for One or Two from Lake Katherine Nature Ctr/Botanic Garden (Up to 38% Off)
Guests rent kayaks for paddling past beavers, herons, and turtles of Lake Katherine, with walks through scenic botanical gardens afterwards
Lake Katherine • 11.9 mi
31% discount_off
BYOB Sailing Cruise with Optional Fireworks for Two or Six at Offshore Adventures (Up to 74% Off)
Cruises delight with views of Chicago skyline or Navy Pier fireworks; passengers can bring along their own drinks and playlists
The Loop • 7.8 mi
72% discount_off
Axe Throwing at BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League in Chicago
Northwest Side • 7.4 mi
60+ bought
$22.22
Tandem Skydiving Experience in Chicago
Michigan City • 49.0 mi
20+ bought
$188
One or Two Three-Hour Sailing Lessons at Sailboat-X.com, Valid 5/1/19–10/25/19 (Up to 55% Off)
Certified instructor leads on-the-water classes in which participants are taught how to rig the boat, trim the sails, and take the helm
Gold Coast-Chicago • 7.8 mi
54% discount_off
Freshwater, Saltwater, or Bass Grab Bags from Karl's Bait & Tackle (Up to 44% Off). Three Options Available.
Pick the perfect gift for the angler in your life with a grab bag of high-quality lures made for freshwater or saltwater habitats
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44% discount_off
TRENDINGFully Guided Ice-Fishing Trip for Two or Four from Green Bay Whitefish (Up to 67% Off)
Guided ice fishing trips in Green Bay are held inside roomy, heated ice shacks with predrilled holes
Sturgeon Bay
59% discount_off
$26 for Daytime or Sunset Cruise with Three Drinks for One from Tall Ship Red Witch ($41 Value)
Passengers relax on Kenosha’s wooden tall ship while enjoying their drinks
Kenosha Harbor, South Seawall
37% discount_off
TRENDINGNippersink Creek Kayak Trip for Two or Up to Four at River Guide Kayaks (Up to 65% Off)
Tranquil, but sometimes challenging, currents lead paddlers through natural forest canopy featuring cranes, turtles, muskrat, fox, and deer
Stonegate • 49.0 mi
64% discount_off
Kayak or Paddleboard River Trip for One, Two, or Four at Naperville Kayak (Up to 56% Off)
Participants paddle the DuPage or Fox River during their kayak or paddleboard trips
Naperville • 21.3 mi
52% discount_off
Perch-Fishing Trip for Two at Captain Hook's Charter Fishing (Up to 50% Off). Two Options Available.
Perch jerkers join a 60-foot Lake Michigan boat to catch perch averaging 6–10 inches
St. Joseph
50% discount_off
Private Luxury Yacht Charter from Celestial Sails (Up to 61% Off). Two Options Available.
Clients sail along Chicago’s beautiful Skyline on Lake Michigan aboard a luxurious 44’ Beneteau Oceanis
Chicago • 7.8 mi
58% discount_off
Aqua Water Trike Rentals
Douglas • 7.5 mi
10+ bought
$13.50
Two- or Three-Hour Boat Rental for Up to Six from Ready and Go Boats (Up to 42% Off)
Groups of up to six cruise the waters of Lake Michigan during a two- or three-hour yacht trip
Burnham Harbors • 7.7 mi
34% discount_off
Chicago Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
Near North Side • 8.1 mi
20+ bought
$33.60
Chicago Tandem Skydive
Chicago
$179.99
90-minute Fishing-One Class for One, Two, or Three with Bait at Chicago Fishing School (Up to 46% Off)
From the merchant: Outdoor fishing lessons for parents, kids and experienced anglers help you catch more fish right away! Several courses.
Southwest Side • 6.9 mi
39% discount_off
One or Two 3-Hour Semi-Private Sailing or Racing Lessons at 3rd Coast Cruising (Up to 68% Off)
Future sailors lean how to operate the boat safely during comprehensive sailing lessons
The Loop • 7.4 mi
67% discount_off
TRENDINGBowling and Food Packages at Town Hall Bowl and Banquets (Up to 41% Off)
Shoes, refreshments, balls, and lanes are all accounted for in this voucher
West Side • 0.2 mi
33% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPON2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun from Paintball USA Tickets (Up to 89% Off)
Open play, safety gear & gun rental at 100+ participating locations nationwide, including Chicago, NW Indiana & Southern Wisconsin
Multiple Locations • 31.1 mi
87% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPON90-Minute Axe Throwing Session for Two, Four, or Six at Axeplosion Throwing Lounge (Up to 33% Off)
Guests throw axes at an oversized target, competing with friends and attempting to hit the bullseye
Lombard • 14.3 mi
25% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONChicago Bulls (January 23 - February 25)
You’re invited to experience great NBA action, enjoy the excitement of the Chicago Bulls as they battle top NBA teams and stars.
United Center
1,000+ bought
42% discount_off
Entry to any 2019 Spartan Super Race of Your Choice
Event participants get a chance to test their agility, stamina, and strength during the short yet strenuous, military-style obstacle run
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50% discount_off
Ice Skating and Skate Rental for Two or Four at Park District of Oak Park (Up to 60% Off)
Skaters can enjoy gliding on the ice at this facility, which provides music, skate rental, walkers for beginners, and friendly staff
Oak Park • 3.3 mi
60% discount_off
Groupon Guide
You Don’t Need An Ocean to Go Wreck Diving
Some of the most pristine wreck diving sites can be found in the Great Lakes. We asked a Chicago scuba instructor for a few tales and tips for exploring them.
Diving Into Five of Lake Michigan’s Coolest Shipwrecks
Captain Jim Gentile of Windy City Diving has a poetic way of describing what goes on in the depths of Lake Michigan. He’s likely to compare a school of common bait fish to “a shimmering cloud that opens up as you get closer,” or expound at length upon the smooth texture of a lake trout he once swam up to and pet. Even after more than 30 years of diving, moments like these never fail to capture his imagination.
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