PADI® Open Water Diver opens the door to the underwater world. You will learn all the basic skills of scuba diving you need to dive independently down to 18 Meter.
It 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.
What You’ll Learn
- Be a confident and skilled diver
- Assemble and use scuba gear
- Manage your buoyancy
- Respectfully approach marine life
- Handle common problems
Certification Requirements
- Able to swim; medically fit for diving
- Time: PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours
- Entire course: In as little as 2-4 days
- Age: 10 years or older
- Health: Good physical health
- epth: expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft
How to earn your Scuba Diving Certification
Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either offline or online), then learn basic scuba skills in confiened water with our highly trained PADI Instructor. When you’re ready, make four dives in an open water environment with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.
Step 1 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.
- eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours
Step 2 With Your Instructor
Practice using scuba gear under calm envirmental conditions until you’re comfortable. So we will do some „mini dives“ to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.
- Total time commitment: In as little as 2-4 days