PADI Open Water Diver course

Trip Highlights

* Course great for those with a real interest in diving * Qualified, professional PADI instructors * Gain an Open Water Certificate which makes it possible to hire equipment around the world With the Open Water Diver course you'll be starting from scratch (unless you've completed a different diving class). You'll learn everything you need to know to dive in the ocean, anywhere in the world without needing to be accompanied by an instructor. You'll learn how to safely plan your own future dives. With this certificate you'll be able to dive with another certified diver up to 18 metres, which may just give you a taste for the Advanced Open Water Diver course, where you begin to specialize in specific areas (depth, exploration etc.).

Price Details

Price

From: EUR310 per person (5 Days)

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Itinerary

Experience Content:

The PADI Open Water course consists of 3 phases over a period of 5 days. The first phase covers 5 theory modules explaining each stage of the course, step by step (4 classes, 1.30h each). There’ll be video presentations and explanations from the instructors. The second phase takes place in the pool or in confined waters, where in 4 practical sessions, you’ll learn how to handle the equipment and acquire the skills you’ll put into use out in open water.

Finally, you’ll do 4 open water dives of up to 18m, accompanied by your instructor. With your Open Water Certificate you can hire equipment around the world and dive to a recommended maximum depth of 18 metres without an instructor. The journey that will last a lifetime starts here!

Other Info

Accommodation Details

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Duration:
The duration of the course will be 4-5 days. It will take place in a PADI school for theory, pool practice or the dives in the sea. 3 hours per day approximately. In some centres the dives are performed just in the sea.

What to Wear / Equipment:
All equipment and insurance are provided by the centre, you will need to bring along your swim suit and towel (swim cap and boties at some centres)

Locations:
* Almería, Andalucía
* Cadiz, Andalucía
* La Manga, Murcia
* Mallorca, Islas Baleares

Group Size / Spectators:
Group size 2 to 48 participants depending on location. Friends and family members are welcome to observe but please check with the centre.

Weather:
The PADI Open Water course held swimming pools is not affected by weather. Nor is the sea-based course held in Calpe as it’s one of the few places one can always dive.

Availability:
The course is available all year round.

Restrictions:
Minimum age is 10 or 12 depending on the location.
Under 18’s need parental consent.
Under 16’s should be accompanied by a parent or guardian, both in and out of the water in some centres.
Anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can take part in Discover Scuba.
You’ll need a medical certificate which states you’re physically able to dive or take part in aquatic activities.
Two passport-sized photographs.