PADI Open Water Diver (Inc Equipment)

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

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI® Open Water Diver course - the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course. To enrol in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.

What the Course Entails

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

Knowledge Development ( online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!

Course Duration: 4 Days

Course Pre-requisites

The minimum age is 10 years old (in most areas). Student divers who are younger than 15 earn the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification, which they may upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver certification upon reaching 15. Children under the age of 13 require parent or guardian permission to register for PADI eLearning, or to use PADI Open Water Diver Touch™.

Swim 200 metres/yards (or 300 metres/yards in mask, fins and snorkel) without stopping. There is no time limit for this, and you may use any swimming strokes you want

Float and tread water for 10 minutes, again using any methods you want.

Course Flow

Diver certification begins here. Start with PADI's online eLearning course. Move to the pool and practice your new skills. Then experience four open water (ocean/lake) dives.

How Can I Get Started?

Enrol in Open Water Diver Online PADI’s eLearning option and you can start learning right away. PADI Open Water Diver Online gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an interactive computer-based program. Get started now!

You can also start learning with PADI’s home-study materials Open Water Diver TouchTM (a tablet app) or the Open Water Diver Manual and Open Water Diver Video (a book and DVD package). Stop by your local PADI dive shop to enrol in the course, get your materials and start reading the book and watching the video. Your PADI Instructor will schedule time with you to check your progress and make sure you understand important scuba diving information.

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

Jaz Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz 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.

  • Perfect location in Naama bay
  • On the beach
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • Swimming pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Jaz Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz 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.

  • Perfect location in Naama bay
  • On the beach
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • Swimming pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Jaz Sharm Dreams

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz Sharm Dreams 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 dining options
  • Access to waterpark
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Dive centre close by

Solo Divers

Jaz Sharm Dreams

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz Sharm Dreams 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 dining options
  • Access to waterpark
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Dive centre 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
  • Close to beach
  • Swimming pools
  • Dive centre 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
  • Close to beach
  • Swimming pools
  • Dive centre close by

Solo Divers

Lahami Bay Beach Resort

Red Sea, Hamata

The Lahami Bay Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine natural, untouched surroundings, reflecting an Oriental Maritime and a Mediterranean style.

  • 5* resort with great house reef diving
  • Set in beautiful lush gardens
  • Excellent dining options
  • Perfect for those seeking quality
  • 220 rooms with sea view
  • On the beach

Solo Divers

Lahami Bay Beach Resort

Red Sea, Hamata

The Lahami Bay Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine natural, untouched surroundings, reflecting an Oriental Maritime and a Mediterranean style.

  • 5* resort with great house reef diving
  • Set in beautiful lush gardens
  • Excellent dining options
  • Perfect for those seeking quality
  • 220 rooms with sea view
  • On the beach

Solo Divers

Captain Don's Habitat

Bonaire, Bonaire

Captain Don’s Habitat offers guests great accommodation. The surrounding world class dive sites are brimming with underwater delights such as rays, sharks and dolphins!

  • 24 ocean view rooms/16 bungalows
  • Bed and Breakfast basis
  • Car Hire/Internet/Restaurant/Bar/Spa
  • Dive centre on-site
  • Great for all types of divers
  • Resort overlooks the sea

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