PADI Open Water Diver

Course overview

The PADI Open Water Course is our most popular scuba diving certification for beginners. With this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to dive safely and have an unlimited amount of fun underwater!

The PADI Open Water Diver course is an introduction to a whole world of possibilities, from becoming an Advanced diver to even discovering a new way of living – all diving instructors started with the Open Water Course!

About the course

Minimum age – 10 years or older
Maximum depth – 18 meters for Open Water Diver and Junior Open Water between 12-14 years old. 12 meters for Junior Open Water between 10-11 years old
Prerequisites – Float or tread water without aids for 10 minutes. Swim 200 metres/yards with no aids or 300 metres/yards with mask, fins and snorkel
Knowledge development sessions – 5
Confined water sessions (swimming pool) – 5
Open water dives – 4
Course duration – 2 – 4 days
Open water dive location – Naked Island or Daku Island
Certification – PADI Open Water Certification. 10 to 14 year old students get a Junior Open Water Certification

Flexible knowledge development

INDEPENDENT STUDY (BEFORE YOU ARRIVE)

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.

eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours

AT THE DIVE SHOP (IN PERSON)

With Your Instructor

In person learning provides you with a PADI Professional to help guide you during your scuba diving knowledge development.

Learn in person and allow our experienced instructors to share their passion for the ocean with you.

In person thoery time commitment: 5-10 hours

Course Price

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What to Bring

Medical Clearance
Certification Card
Log Book
Dive Equipment

It is recommended that you visit a doctor before you go scuba diving, particularly if you plan on taking a course.

If you are already certified, we need some proof of training with an internationally recognized diving organisation (PADI, SSI, CMAS, NAUI, etc). If you have forgotten or lost your card, we can only check PADI certifications online.

You may wish to bring your PADI Scuba Diver or Discover Scuba Diving log book if you’ve completed either of these programs.

You can hire equipment from us or you can bring your own diving equipment. Check with your airline about any extra charges for sports equipment before flying.

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