PADI Open Water Diver

“Open Water Diver isn’t just a course. It’s the moment you realize the ocean is not a place you visit – it’s a place you belong.”

Phase 1: Knowledge Development (Theory) – 5 Modules:

• Learn the principles of scuba diving: pressure effects, dive planning, equipment, safety rules
• Complete via PADI eLearning (online, self-paced)

Phase 2: Confined Water (Pool) Skills – 5 Sessions:

• Practice basic scuba skills in a pool or pool-like environment
• Skills include: regulator recovery, mask clearing, buoyancy control, emergency procedures
• You can stand up if nervous—perfect for building confidence

Phase 3: Open Water Dives (Final Training)

• Four open water dives in the blue sea
• Apply your skills in real-world conditions with your instructor
• Upon successful completion, you are certified

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Assemble, don, and care for scuba equipment
• Manage common problems underwater (cramps, regulator loss, low air)
• Navigate using natural references and compass basics
• Log dives and understand dive table/computers