PADI Open Water Diving Course

Become a certified diver in Nilaveli with the PADI Open Water Diving Course, which allows you to dive up to 18 metres.

PADI Open Water Diving Course

Day 1: Confined water practice

On the first day, hotel pick-up is at 8:30 am for transport to the diving centre. The day includes a review of basic theory, followed by water practice focusing on techniques like buoyancy control and regulator use in a safe environment.

Days 2 and 3: Open water dives

The second and third days consist of practical applications of skills learned previously. After hotel pick-up, participants will head to the diving centre to gear up and take a speedboat to open water. Four dives will be completed over these days, qualifying you as a certified scuba diver upon successful completion of all exercises.

Duration

The course lasts an average of three days but can extend to a maximum of five days for those wishing to attend in-person theory classes or needing additional time for exercises.

Hotel pick up

Pick-up is included for hotels in Nilaveli. If staying elsewhere, participants must reach Ward No. 1, 9th Mile Post independently.

Important information

After completing the activity, a wait of at least 24 hours is required before flying or ascending to high altitudes.