During your PADI Open Water training you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving. Through an instructor guided program, you will watch the Open Water educational movie, do independent and guided study with a manual, have knowledge review quizzes, confined water skill practice sessions and final sessions in the open ocean. Upon completing these things you will have a multiple choice final exam. You will start your studying by taking a look at the basic physics and physiology of diving and how it applies to you as a diver. Scuba is an equipment heavy sport, but in this course, you will become familiar with all of the recreational pieces of gear and their functions. You will have a chance to work on neutral buoyancy and streamlining of your body with your equipment. You will also learn the most important skills of safe scuba diving and be able to dive to depths of 18 meters/ 60 feet. Not just that, but upon finishing your course, you will become a world-wide recognized, certified PADI Open Water diver! This course is open to all people over the age of 10. (Divers between the ages of 10 and 14 will receive the Junior Open Water certification.) All you need to get started is a swimming suit and basic swimming skills! You should plan on spending a minimum of 3 days to complete this course, but 4 days is highly recommended.               PADI Open Water Course ................................ $398 To be guaranteed that we can fit you in our schedule we recommend you book your diving course at least ten days in advance.   Price includes: - The PADI Open Water manual and Log-Book. - Complete equipment rental. - Instructor fees. - Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Price excludes: - Lunch costs (about $6-10 for a sit-down, served lunch at a local restaurant). Please bring along: - 2 passport-sized photos for your Certification Card.                       Back to top