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Open Water Diver
Course Overview
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is the most widely recognised and respected in the world. Once qualified, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional to a maximum depth of 18 metres. If you have already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with us to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water programme.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit and comfortable in the water can earn the Open Water Diver Certification. Check out the PADI Medical Form to make sure you don’t need to have a medical before you start your course. You must be able to swim 200metres and float or tread water for 10mins unaided.
You must be older than 14 years to begin the PADI Open Water Course. For those of you not above age 14, the PADI Junior Open Water Diver Programme is available to you.
What will I do?
You’ll have lots of fun whilst learning the fundamentals of scuba diving! The course combines some home study, theory lessons in our classroom, theory assessments and practical instruction in the swimming pool before going on to complete four open water dives in the sea.
How long will it take?
All PADI Courses are performance based. This means that you proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. In general, however, the course can be completed in four days.
What is included in the course price?
Absolutely everything is included. There are no hidden costs! You will receive your CrewPak with manual, the use of all kit for the course, and your certification once completed. If you require additional sessions over and above the four day course, however, these would be charged for.
When can I start?
The course starts as soon as you receive your Open Water CrewPak or when you sign up for the PADI Elearning Online Course! Check out our Course Diary for the next course date or call us!
Where can I go from here?
Why not continue your adventure with PADI’s Adventures in Diving programme, your next step in exploring the underwater world!
