Open Water Diver

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

• A PADI Jr Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.

Throughout the course, you'll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. We have 4 choices for the confined water (pool) & classroom: Evening group class, Weekend group class, Executive (semi-private) class and e-learning. The evening class will meet the same night for 5 weeks from approximately 6:30 PM to 10 PM. The weekend class is both Saturday & Sunday from approximately 9 AM to 4 PM both days. The Executive class will be structured around your schedule. After or while completing the e-learning portion of the class, you will be able to select any of the other 3 options to complete your confined water (pool) dives.
When completed, you will need to decide when & where to complete your four open water training dives needed for your certification card. We will assist you in any way we can.

There are two parts to get certified:

• The First Part is the Class & Pool Sessions. For the first part you have Four Options explained below.
• The Second Part is the Four Open Water Dives. For the second part you have Two Options explained below.

Part One: Class & Pool Sessions Option 1: Weekday Class & Pool Session

• $215, will need to purchase PADI Open Water Crew-Pak and DVD ($155.00). You must have your own mask, fins, and snorkel.

Option 2: Weekend Class & Pool Session

• $250, will need to purchase PADI Open Water Crew-Pak and DVD ($155.00). You must have your own mask, fins, and snorkel.

Option 3: Executive Referral Open Water (Private Instruction - based on your schedule)

• $400, will need to purchase PADI Open Water Crew-Pak and DVD ($155.00). You must have your own mask, fins, and snorkel.

Option 4: Executive Open Water Course (Private Instruction - based on your schedule)

• $675, will need to purchase PADI Open Water Crew-Pak and DVD ($155.00).Includes Four Open Water Training Dives. You must have your own mask, fins, and snorkel. Rental equipment not included.

Part Two: Four Open Water Training Dives

• Option 1 $220* for weekend training dives ($55 per dive)
• Option 2 $300* for weekday training dives ($75 per dive)

*Rental equipment not included Call for class starting dates and times!

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