About the Course

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 locally or abroad.

What You'll Learn

  • Be a confident and skilled diver
  • Manage your buoyancy
  • Handle common problems
  • Assemble and use scuba gear
  • Respectfully approach marine life

Certification Requirements

  • Prerequisites - Able to swim, medically fit for diving
  • Time - PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours | Entire Course: 5-7 days
  • Age - 10 years or older
  • Health - Good physical health

How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification

Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either offline or online), then learn basic skills in a pool (or pool like environment) with our 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 evert step of the way.

Course Steps

  • 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 it's convenient for you.
    It's your course on your time. Study offline or online using a computer or mobile device

    eLearning time commitment: 5 - 10 hours
  • Step 2 - With Qualified Instructor

    Practice using scuba gear in a pool 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: In as little as 2 - 3 days
  • Step 3 - Open Water Dives

    After you've mastered essential skills in the pool it's time to put them into action in the open water!

    Total time commitment: In as little as 2 - 3 days