Recreational and Technical Scuba Diver Training

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Open Water Diver

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Description

What You’ll Learn

  • Be a confident and skilled diver
  • Assemble and use scuba gear
  • Manage your buoyancy
  • Respectfully approach marine life
  • Handle common problems

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites:
Able to swim; medically fit for diving
Time:

PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours

Entire course: In as little as 2-4 days

Age:
10 years or older
Health:
Good physical health
Depth:
Expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft

How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification

Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either in-person or online), then learn basic scuba skills in a pool (or pool-like environment) with a highly trained PADI Instructor. When you’re ready, make four dives in an open water environment (the ocean, a lake) with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.