PADI Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular way to learn to dive worldwide.
During the course, you will learn the skills and knowledge to scuba dive to a depth of 18m and upon completion, obtain a lifelong certification recognised across the globe.
Course Prerequisites:
Minimum age of 12 years. Student divers between 12 and 14 earn the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification, which they may upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver certification upon reaching 15.
Ability to swim at least 200 meters and tread water for 10 min
The Open Water Course has three main components.
Knowledge Development (Online Study) – Understanding the basic principles.
Pool Dives – Learn the skills to be a safe and confident scuba diver.
Open Water Dives – Practice your new skills, explore, and have FUN!
1. Knowledge Development
Complete your dive theory at your own pace and in a time frame that suits you with PADI’s eLearning. Study at home where you can access interactive videos and quizzes making learning much more fun and engaging. Options are available for either PC or tablet (touch) versions of eLearning.
We also have an additional classroom session in the evening before the pool session where your instructor will assist you with any additional questions you may have as well as fit you out with any equipment you need for the course.
2. Equipment fit-out, preparation, and pool dives (Day 1)
This is where you’ll take your first breath underwater. Diving in the pool is a safe and comfortable environment where you will learn and practice the skills you need to be a confident and safe scuba diver.
3. Ocean Dives (Days 2 & 3)
Now it is time to head to the ocean. Over two days you will complete four ocean dives.
What's included?
PADI e-Learning
Professional Instruction
International PADI Registration
Digital Certification Card
Pool Dives
4 Ocean Dives
What's not included?
- Student transport - students need to transport themselves and the provided equipment to the pool session & local shore dive sites
- Meals & water