Welcome
My name is Brian Kelley. I'm a native Floridian who has been scuba diving in and around Florida since 1994.
I started scuba diving at 18, working as a boat cleaner. Since then, I have continued to expand my knowledge and experience.
About Us
Available Training
Available Training
- Open Water Scuba Diver
- Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
- Assistant Instructor
- Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid
- Deep Diver
- Divemaster
- Diving First Aid for Professional Divers
- Drysuit Diver
- Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries
- Intro to Technical Diving
- Advanced Nitrox Diver
- Decompression Procedures
- Diver Propulsion Vehicle Instructor
- Master Scuba Diver
- Nitrox Diver
- Rescue Scuba Diver
- Sidemount Instructor
- Training Assistant
- Wreck Diver (External Survey)
My Certifications
Available Training
- PADI Open Water 1994
- PADI Advanced Open Water 2011
- PADI Deep Specialty 2011
- PADI EAN 2011
- PADI Cavern Specialty 2012
- PADI Tec/Rec Sidemount 2012
- NSS-CDS Basic Cave 2012
- TDI Full Cave Diver 2017
- TDI Decompression Procedures 2018
- IANTD CCR O2ptima Diver 2018
- NSS-CDS CCR Cave Diver 2019
- IANTD CCR Normoxic Trimix Plus Diver 2019
- PADI Rescue Diver 2019
- PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider 2019
- NSS-CDS DPV Pilot 2019
- PSI- PCI Visual Tank Inspector (VIP's) Inspector # 32213
- NAUI Divemaster 2020
- NAUI Scuba Instructor 2021
- SDI Scuba Instructor 2021
- Dive Rite Regulator Technician
Featured: Student in a balanced rig with perfect trim on day two of Open Water Class. All skills are taught horizontally and neutrally buoyant to help protect our environment and maximize your enjoyment.
Training Philosophy
We offer customized dive lessons in the Tampa Bay area, from introductory courses through Divemaster and Intro to Technical Dives on your schedule.
Here at Horizontal Divers, you will get all the required information, plus as much time as needed to be proficient at all skills for the course.
All skills are performed while in horizontal trim and neutral buoyancy.
Offering Visual Cylinder Inspections
Visual Cylinder Inspections are available. Valve service and oxygen cleaning.
Please call for lead time.
Services offered
Available Classes
Available Classes
We now offer air, Nitrox, Helium, Oxygen & Oxygen compatible air: Dive Rite equipment, DUI dry suits & Shearwater Research dive computers.
Cylinder inspections and servicing:
- VIP $15
- Double tank VIP
(This includes breakdown, re-assembly, and Viton O-rings for the tank neck. Does not include Manifold Service. $40 - Valve servicing/ repairs $30 (includes service kit, labor, and oxygen cleaning with Viton O'rings).
- Cylinder oxygen cleaning $25
- Quick Whipping of cylinder $10
- Cylinder tumbling & washing/O2 cleaning $45
- Hydrostatic Test (includes VIP) $45
Regulators,
- Dive Rite Regulator service is $35 per stage plus parts.
Available Classes
Available Classes
Available Classes
- Open Water Scuba Diver $ 500 NAUI or SDI. Includes backplate and wing (BCD), regulator, computer, tanks, air fills and entrance fees.
- Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver $500 - Includes E-learning code (students are responsible for all gear and entrance fees, rental equipment available)
- EAN/ Nitrox $175
- Intro to Technical classes
- Backmount & Sidemount.
- Basic First Aid & CPR
- Oxygen Provider & Diver First Aid for Professionals.
Rental Equipment
Available Classes
Rental Equipment
Scuba cylinders
- Aluminum 80 cf
- Steel HP 100 cf
- Steel LP 85 cf
- Single tank, back mount, side mount, or stage are available.
BCDs (backplate & wing)
Regulators (Single, Double, or sidemount)