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.

PADI Open Water Diver Course

Ready to discover the underwater world? The PADI Open Water Diver Course is your gateway to becoming a certified diver and exploring oceans, lakes, and reefs around the globe. This internationally recognized certification allows you to dive to depths of up to 18 meters (60 feet), opening the door to unforgettable underwater experiences.

What You’ll Learn:

The PADI Open Water Course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to dive safely and confidently. Throughout the course, you’ll master the essentials of scuba diving, including:

  • Dive Theory: Learn about diving equipment, pressure, buoyancy, and safety protocols.

  • Confined Water Dives: Practice key skills in a pool or shallow water environment to gain comfort and confidence in the water.

  • Open Water Dives: Apply what you’ve learned during four open water dives, where you’ll explore real underwater environments under the guidance of a certified instructor.

Why Choose the PADI Open Water Diver Course?

  • Globally Recognized Certification: Your PADI Open Water Diver certification is accepted at dive destinations around the world.

  • Learn at Your Own Pace: Our course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to complete the theory portion online or in person and progress through your confined and open water dives at a pace that suits you.

  • Professional Instruction: Receive expert guidance from experienced instructors who will ensure you gain the skills and confidence needed for independent diving.

  • Unlock New Adventures: Once certified, you can join guided dives, rent scuba gear, and start exploring the underwater world on your own.

Who Can Enroll?

If you’re at least 10 years old, in good health, and comfortable in the water, you can begin your journey to becoming a PADI Open Water Diver. No prior scuba experience is required, making this course perfect for beginners.

Course Duration:

The PADI Open Water Diver Course typically takes 3 Days to complete, combining theory, pool sessions, and open water dives.

What’s Included:

  • All necessary scuba equipment for training.

  • Professional instruction from certified PADI instructors.

  • Certification upon successful completion of the course.

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)