PADI Open Water Course

Experience total freedom under the sea and become a certified diver with this PADI Open Water course, which includes four dives in open water by the end.

PADI Open Water Course

Start day: Orientation

On this preliminary day, you will meet your instructor in the evening to complete the necessary paperwork and receive your diving manual. The group will also view an introduction video.

Day 1: Theory + practice in confined waters

The day begins with basic exercises in the pool to build confidence and learn to set up and use the equipment. Following this, the theory portion of the PADI Open Water Diver course will be conducted in a classroom setting.

Day 2: Theory + practice in shallow open water (12 m / 40 ft)

After another classroom session and a test on diving knowledge, the group will complete two dives in open water at a depth of up to 12 meters or 40 feet.

Day 3: Open water dives (18 m / 60 ft)

On the final day, the group will complete the last two open-water dives. Participants will learn essential open-water diving skills including equipment setup, buoyancy control, mask clearing, and assisting divers in need. Successful completion of all exercises will award you the PADI Open Water Diver certificate.

Important

You should wait at least 24 hours after your last dive to get on a plane or visit high-altitude areas.