PADI Open Water Diver
Why PADI Open Water Diver?
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is the world's most widely recognised scuba diving qualification. Open Water Divers are able to dive, unsupervised, with a suitably qualified buddy almost anywhere in the world.
What do I need to start?
As long as you are at least 10 years of age, or older, and can swim for 200 metres, in a swimming pool, without stopping, then you can become an Open Water Diver. Apart from that, all you need are your own mask, fins (with boots if appropriate) and snorkel which we can help you choose from the wide selection available in the Dive Centre.
How long does it take?
The course is divided into three parts, theory, confined water dives and open water dives although the theory and confined water dives are completed together so each reinforces the other. The theory is mostly studied in your own time using PADI's award winning educational materials (don't worry - "theory" might sound daunting but it's really quite straight forward.) Your instructor will check that you have understood all the material by checking the Knowledge Reviews, which you will complete at the end of each chapter in your student guide and you will complete one multiple choice quiz on each section before completing the final (multiple choice) examination. You will complete two theory sessions on your course with Ocean Turtle. The first will cover the first three modules from the student guide and normally takes about three hours on a Saturday morning. Then, on the following two Thursday evenings, you will be in the pool to complete the first two confined water dives with your instructor. The following Saturday it's back to the classroom, in the dive centre ,to complete your knowledge development and to sit the final examination before you return to the pool for two more Thursday evening sessions ,where you will complete the final three confined water dives.
Normally the four Open Water dives, needed to complete your certification, will be conducted at Horsea Island on the Saturday and Sunday following the final confined water session.
How much does it cost?
The full PADI Open Water Diver course costs just £349 per person
Our price includes PADI Crew Pack, PADI Certification Fee, Equipment Hire, Dive Site Entrance Fees and Air Fills. There are no hidden extras.
For those who wish to complete the Open Water certification dives while on holiday abroad, we offer the Referral Course. This allows you to complete the knowledge development and confined water dives with us in the UK. We then complete the documentation required to allow you to complete your course at any other PADI dive centre.
Open Water Referral costs £249 per person
