Why Underwater Safaris? We're the only PADI 5 star training facility and Instructor Development Center in Chicago. We have the only in-store pool and it's a toasty 84 degrees. We have over 3,000 sq. feet dedicated to diver education, equipment sales, rentals, repair and travel. We teach PADI certifications from beginner Scuba Diver through Instructor. All of our training classes are taught by current and insured PADI instructors including 2 Course Directors, IDC Staff Instructors, Master Instructors and Master Scuba Diver Trainers. Underwater Safaris continues choosing PADI as its certifying agency because PADI offers the most sought after and respected scuba credentials in the world.