Open Water Scuba Diver

PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. Our highly-trained PADI Instructors will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive and safe learning environment.

Description

Learning to dive is one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Earning your PADI certification will forever change the way you see the world, both above and below the surface!

The PADI Open Water Diver course is where it all begins. Have you always wanted to learn how to scuba dive and discover new adventures? Do you want to see the wonderous world beneath the waves? Then you are in the right place! The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course. It has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.

We usually run our open water courses Tuesday - Friday every week! However, we can tailor days to fit your needs, if you require a flexible course to suit your busy schedule, please contact the dive centre!

Our Standard Open Water Diver includes the eLearning theory, 2x pool sessions in our onsite pool, 4x open water dives plus your equipment for scuba diving.
Course Price: £525.00
Time commitment: 4 days (Tues - Fri)
Booking: Can be booked online following the link below. If you require alternative days rather than Tues - Fri please contact the dive centre directly.

Our Enhanced Open Water Diver includes the eLearning theory, 2 pool sessions in our onsite pool, 4 open water dives, 2 extra guided dives once your course has been completed plus your equipment for scuba diving.
Course Price: £599.00
Time commitment: 5 days (Tues - Sat)
Booking: Can be booked online following the link below and clicking the upgrade button. This means your course will run Tues - Sat. If you need flexible training dates please contact the dive centre.

What do I need to bring?

All you need to bring is a swimsuit and towel, you are welcome to bring any of your own diving equipment such as a mask, wetsuit or fins etc.

Quick Course Overview

There are 3 steps you need to complete in order to become a certified diver:

  • STEP 1: Knowledge development with PADI eLearning this takes roughly 5-10 hours to complete prior to your course start date.

  • STEP 2: Confined Water Dives in our onsite pool. You will complete a total of 5 Confined sessions over two half days.

  • STEP 3: Open Water Dives, you will complete 4 Open Water dives over two days learning the basics of scuba diving.

More Info.

  • Please have a look at the PADI Diver Medical before booking any courses.

    Click here for PADI Diver Medical

    If you answer YES to any of the questions on the PADI Diver Medical, you will need to get a medical physician to sign the form to confirm fitness to dive prior to any in-water activities.

    You will not be able to participate in any pool or open water sessions without confirming your fitness to dive.

  • Course prerequisites: able to swim, medically fit for diving, comfortable in the water

    During the Open Water Diver course, your instructor will ask you to:

    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

    Minimum age: 10

    Divers certified between the ages of 10-14 earn a Junior Diver certification

    Junior Open Water Divers automatically become Open Water Divers at age 15.

  • PADI eLearning: 5-10 Hours

    PADI Open Water Course:

    Standard Course - 4 Days (Tuesday - Friday)

    Enhance Course - 5 Days (Tuesday - Saturday)