PADI Open Water Referral

This is the most popular dive program in the world! And can be your chance to have a lifetime of intense adventures.

This is in growing popularity as it reduces the time to two days to complete the course once on holiday.

What the Course Entails

From the beginning to end of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including areas such as dive equipment and techniques that will give you the confidence and skill to become a responsible diver.

You attain this rating by completing five pool dives and a number of knowledge development sessions with a final exam (which is not rocket science its just diving) and by completing four open water dives.

Course Duration: 2 Days

Course Pre-requisites

Almost anyone who is in good health with a reasonable level of fitness and comfortable in the water can attain a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 there is the option for you to complete the PADI Junior Open Water Diver program.

Course Flow

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

This PADI adventure can be done in any of the resorts listed below.

How Can I Get Started?

What is the next adventure?

You can continue the adventure with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Then you will be able to explore deeper depths and under the moon light at night.

Holidays featuring this Course

Solo Divers

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino

Bonaire, Bonaire

The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is ideally located along the west coast of Bonaire with fantastic diving. This bustling resort is great for families, couples and divers alike!

  • 126 oceanfront and garden rooms
  • Located close to restaurants and bars
  • Pool/Spa/Baby Sitting/Casino/Gym
  • Dive centre on-site
  • Room only basis
  • Great for divers and families

Solo Divers

Hilton Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

  • Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
  • Beachfront promenade location
  • BB, HB & FB board basis
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • 4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Hilton Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

  • Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
  • Beachfront promenade location
  • BB, HB & FB board basis
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • 4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Hilton Dreams Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Sharm Dream is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

  • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
  • Choice of 4 restaurants
  • 314 with balcony or terrace
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Emperor Divers close by

Solo Divers

Hilton Dreams Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Hilton Sharm Dream is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

  • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
  • Choice of 4 restaurants
  • 314 with balcony or terrace
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Emperor Divers close by

Solo Divers

Falcon Naama Star

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

  • Families, couples & groups
  • In the heart of Naama Bay
  • Variety of board basis to sort all
  • Sauna & beauty services
  • Two refreshing pools
  • Diving with Emperor Divers

Solo Divers

Falcon Naama Star

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

  • Families, couples & groups
  • In the heart of Naama Bay
  • Variety of board basis to sort all
  • Sauna & beauty services
  • Two refreshing pools
  • Diving with Emperor Divers

Solo Divers

Stella Maris Resort Club

Bahamas, Bahamas Diving

Stella Maris Resort is a family owned resort renowned for outstanding, personalised service, exceptional island hospitality and amazing shark diving!

  • Beachfront location on Long Island
  • Beach bungalows
  • All inclusive diving package
  • Pool, bar & restaurant
  • Dive centre on-site
  • Chilled Bahamian experience

Solo Divers

Osprey Beach Hotel

Turks & Caicos, Grand Turk

The Osprey Beach Hotel is an informal beachfront hotel adjacent to beach, 5 minutes walk to town and about 10 minutes from Grand Turk Airport.

  • 27 rooms right on the beachfront
  • Room only board basis
  • Cocktail bar adjacent to the beach
  • Diving with local dive centre
  • Pool/Bar/Restaurant/WIFI
  • Great for couples, families & groups

Solo Divers

The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort

Red Sea, Marsa Alam

The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort is ideally situated at only 5 km from Marsa Alam’s International Airport and Port Ghalib.