Northwest Diving Institue Founder: Al Schumer

Master Instructor: Al Schumer
PADI Pro: Winner's Circle 2008-2009

Northwest Diving Institute Assistant Instructor: Alex Schumer

Scuba Instructor: Alex Schumer

Northwest Diving Institute Assistant Instructor: Sergey Derkachev

Scuba Instructor: Sergey Derkachev

Northwest Diving Institute Assistant Instructor: Chuck Neudorf

Assist. Instructor: Chuck Neudorf

Northwest Diving Institute Assistant Instructor: Mary Holland

Assist. Instructor: Mary Holland

Northwest Diving Institute Assistant Instructor: Pam White

Assist. Instructor: Pam White

Northwest Diving Institute Divemaster: Vince Running

Divemaster: Vince Running

Northwest Diving Institute Divemaster: Jason Beckwith

Divemaster: Jason Beckwith

About Us

The Northwest Diving Institute is a Washington state-licensed, PADI-certified scuba diving school located in the greater Seattle area serving the needs of Northwest divers. Certified since 1972, we offer a full range of diving experiences and classroom environments ranging from open water certifications to advanced technical diving. In addition, we offer diving trips, emergency first response (CPR) training and special programs to professional, educational, and civic groups including the Boy Scouts of America.

PADI Continuing Education Programs

Advanced Open Water Divers Having Fun

PADI Technical Diving Programs

Technical Diver

Emergency First Response

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Beautiful Oceans

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PADI Specialty Education Certifications

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