Description
During this course you will learn everything you need you explore and enjoy the underwater world using an autonomous breathing gear. This course includes 3 sections: Theory, confined water dives and open water dives.
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PADI Open Water Diver
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PADI Open Water Diver
Get certified and dive whenever you want!
Are you ready to discover a whole new world?
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 at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.;
Itinerary
- Knowledge Development: 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.
- Confined Water Dives
- Open Water Dives
Duration: 3 days
Requisites: Must be at least 12 years old. No need for previous experience dcuba diving, but must be in good physical condition.
Difficulty: easy
Included
- Dive instructor
- Water, lunch, and drinks
- Scuba equipment
- 2 days of open sea dives and 1 day of pool dives
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
You must bring
- Ecofriendly sunscreen
- Bathing suit, comfortable shoes and a windbreaker
The Adventure of Your Life!
Did you know that PADI certifies nearly one million new explorers every year? This proves why your certification card is universally accepted. You’ll also be amazed to learn that the first step to mastering diving is a skill called buoyancy, which lets you feel like you’re “flying” underwater. And for those who are curious excitement is guaranteed and safety is key! It’s actually far more likely to be struck by lightning than to have an incident with a shark while diving, because safety is our top priority! From the age of 10, you can begin this amazing adventure as a Junior Open Water Diver. The underwater world is waiting for you!
A Simple and Thrilling Path
Our program is designed for beginners, divided into three clear phases to ensure your confidence and safety.
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Knowledge Development – You’ll learn the physics and theory behind diving.
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Confined Water Dives – Practice and master all the essential skills, such as buoyancy control and equipment handling, in a safe environment like a pool.
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Open Water Dives – The adventure truly begins! Apply everything you’ve learned in four real ocean dives, guided by your instructor, and experience the full sensation of weightlessness.
Your Gateway to the Underwater World!
The PADI Open Water Diver course isn’t just training — it’s your official passport to safely explore 70% of our planet.
Upon completion, you’ll earn the most recognized scuba certification in the world, allowing you to dive with a buddy to 18 meters (60 feet) deep at almost any destination — from the Caribbean reefs to Mediterranean shipwrecks!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum depth I can dive as a PADI Open Water Diver?
18 meters (60 feet). (For divers aged 10–11, the limit is 12 meters.)
Why is it essential to always dive with a buddy?
For safety. A buddy can assist in emergencies sharing air, helping with a cramp, or signaling for help at the surface.
What should I do if I get separated from my buddy underwater?
Search for your buddy for no more than one minute. If you don’t find them, ascend slowly to the surface, wait briefly, and reunite there.
What effect does pressure have on the air volume in my body and equipment?
As you descend, pressure increases and air volume decreases (compresses). As you ascend, pressure decreases and air expands.
This is crucial for buoyancy control and for following the “never hold your breath” rule.
What is the most important rule in scuba diving?
Never hold your breath. Always breathe continuously.
This prevents lung overexpansion injuries when ascending, since air expands as pressure decreases.
