Open Water Referral
PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.
Elearning and Pool Only
$599.95
Availability: In Stock
Take This Course If You Want to
- Explore the other 70 percent of our planet
- Support ocean protection
- See things you've never seen before
- Learn from a scuba diving expert
- Carry the world's most recognized scuba certification
Learn How to
- Be a confident and skilled diver
- Assemble and use scuba gear
- Manage your buoyancy
- Respectfully approach marine life
- Handle common problems
How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification
Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either offline or online), then learn basic scuba skills in a pool (or pool-like environment) with a highly trained PADI Instructor. When you're ready, make four dives in an open water environment (the ocean, a lake) with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.
- Prerequisites:
- Able to swim
- medically fit for diving (check if you meet the medical requirements with the Diver Medical Form)
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
- Rentals
All SCUBA rentals except for masks and snorkels are included in the course price, students are expected to bring their own mask and snorkel (10% off at Dive and Sea with the purchase of this course)
- 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. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.
- With Your Instructor
Practice using scuba gear in a pool (or pool-like environment) until you're comfortable. PADI training includes practice "mini dives" to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.- Total time commitment: 4-7 days
- Depth: expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft
- Open Water Dives - Not included. Finish your certification on vacation! Make sure to check out PADI Travel if you're still making travel plans!