PADI Open Water Diving Course

Become a certified diver in Nilaveli with the PADI Open Water Diving Course. Learn to dive up to 18 metres.

PADI Open Water Diving Course

Day 1: Confined water practice

On the first day, you will be picked up from your hotel at 8:30 am and taken to the diving centre in Nilaveli. The day will start with basic theory before preparing equipment and heading to the water.

You will practice techniques such as buoyancy, mask clearing, and regulator handling in a safe environment.

Days 2 and 3: Open water dives

On the second and third days, activities will focus on practical application of the skills learned on Day 1.

After hotel pickup, you will return to the diving centre, gear up, and take a speedboat to open water.

Over these two days, you'll complete a total of four dives to become a certified scuba diver. Upon completion of all exercises, you will be certified to dive up to 18 metres.

Duration

The course lasts an average of three days, but it can be extended to a maximum of five days for those who want additional theory classes or practice.

Hotel pick up

This activity includes hotel pickup in Nilaveli. If staying elsewhere, you must travel to Ward No. 1, 9th Mile Post yourself.

Important information

After the activity, wait at least 24 hours before flying or going to high altitudes.