top of page
logo

private Scuba Instruction

PADI OPEN WATER DIVER

Open Water Diver Course is the first step toward a lifetime of underwater adventure. Designed for beginners with little or no diving experience, this comprehensive certification program combines online learning, confined water training, and open water dives to teach you the essential skills needed to dive safely and confidently. We provide personalized guidance in a fun, supportive environment, ensuring you build the knowledge and confidence to explore the underwater world.

 

Upon successful completion, you'll earn an internationally recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive with a buddy to depths of up to 60 feet (18 meters) anywhere in the world.

 

All equipment is provided during training, and we'll be with you every step of the way as you begin your scuba journey.

Students must complete four open water training dives under the direct supervision of a certified PADI Instructor. During these dives, students demonstrate the skills learned in confined water while developing confidence in real diving conditions.

 

Upon successful completion, graduates will receive an internationally recognized Open Water Diver certification, allowing them to dive independently with another certified diver to a maximum recommended depth of 60 feet (18 meters).

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Prerequisites

None.

Minimum Age

  • Must be at least 10 years old.

  • Students ages 10–14 may earn a Junior Open Water Diver certification.

     

Students must be comfortable in the water and successfully complete a basic swim assessment:

  • Swim 200 yards (183 meters) using any stroke without stopping, or

  • Swim 300 yards (274 meters) using a mask, snorkel, and fins.

  • Float or tread water continuously for 10 minutes without using flotation devices.

​

​

Medical Requirements

  • Complete a Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire before beginning training.

  • If any medical conditions are identified on the questionnaire, written clearance from a physician may be required before participating in in-water activities.

Course Goals & Schedule

This course runs 3-4 days depending on your schedule.  Prepare for 6-8 hour+ days depending on your comfort level in the water.

 

To earn certification, students must:

  • Complete all academic requirements.

  • Pass the final knowledge assessment.

  • Successfully demonstrate all required confined water skills.

  • Successfully complete all four open water dives.

  • Demonstrate safe diving habits, buoyancy control, and proper buddy procedures.

  • Meet all performance requirements established by the certifying agency.

Course Price and inclusions

$879 PER PERSON

 

Includes everything you need to dive and learn.

​

Mask, fins, snorkel and all dive gear/tanks/weights will be provided.

​

PADI eLearning included in course cost.

​

Extra training days= $275pp

​

​

SCHEDULE NOW
bottom of page