Open Water Diver
This is the most popular dive course in the world. After it, you can dive with a buddy without a guide.
Open Water Diver
This is the most popular dive course in the world. After it, you can dive with a buddy without a guide.
Duration
3 days
Depth limit
18 ft
Ratio
1:4
Certification
PADI Open Water Diver
Prerequisites
What you need before the course starts
What you will learn
What you will be able to do by the end
Day by day plan
What you do each day
Theory and Shallow Water Practice
You finish your study and practice skills in calm, shallow water.
Open Water Dives 1 & 2
Your first dives in the sea. You show the skills you learned.
Open Water Dives 3 & 4
Your last two dives. Then you are certified.
What's included
Part of your course fee
Not included
Things you sort out yourself
Equipment and gear
The dive gear you use in this course
BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)
A jacket that helps you float or sink as you need
Regulator with Octopus
Your main air supply plus a spare one
Wetsuit (3mm or 5mm)
Keeps you warm. Thickness depends on the water
Mask, Snorkel, and Fins
Your basic personal dive gear
Weight System
Helps you stay at the right depth
Dive Computer
Shows your depth and time, and keeps you safe
PADI Open Water Diver
This card is accepted around the world. You can use it to dive and take more courses in other places.
Common questions
Questions people often ask before they sign up
What can I do with an Open Water Diver certification?
You can dive to 60ft anywhere in the world with a buddy. You don't need an instructor with you.
How long does the course take?
Most people finish in 3 days. You can also spread it over weekends to fit your plans.
What's included in the eLearning?
Short videos, quizzes, and a final exam. They cover dive theory, safety, and gear.
Can I upgrade to Advanced Open Water later?
Yes. You need Open Water first for all the higher PADI courses.
Check with us before you travel
Courses depend on the weather and on when the instructor is free. Some courses need a minimum number of students. You also need to be fit to dive under PADI rules.