PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course
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PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.
PADI eLearning®
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
It’s your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours
With Your Instructor
Practice using scuba gear in a pool (or pool-like environment) until you’re comfortable. PADI training includes practice “mini dives” to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.
- Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving
- Total time commitment: 4-7 days
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
- Depth: expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft
Included/Exclude
- PADI Dive Instructor
- Dive equipment
- Confined water training sessions
- 4 Open water training dives
- Transfer from and to your hotel to the marina for the dives
- Logbook
- Lunch when on the boat
- Hot and cold beverages when on the boat
- Marine Park fees where applicable
- PADI Open Water Diver materials
- PADI certification fee
- 1 day Divecomputer
- Any Private Expenses
