PADI Open Water Diver course – $750

PADI Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.

Earning your scuba diving certification

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

What’s included

  • PADI elearning (online)
  • PADI Open Water certification eCard
  • PADI Instructor and PADI Divemasters
  • All hire equipment including tanks
  • Pool entry fees
  • 2 shore dives
  • Double boat dive

Schedule

Prior to diving
Complete your PADI elearning theory. You are required to complete your theory prior to joining us which will take roughly 4-6 hours.

Friday
4.00pm – meet and greet at our property, get fitted for your hire gear.

Day 1 (Saturday)
7.00am – meet at Bay Pavilions, Batemans Bay for your pool session. After breaking for lunch (not provided) we will meet to complete the shore dives – location TBA.

Day 2 (Sunday)
7:30am – meet at Hanging Rock Boat Ramp, Batemans Bay to complete a double boat dive.

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

Additional certification

Add the PADI Enriched Air Diver course to your PADI Open Water Diver course to gain your first PADI speciality (additional fees apply).

Certification prerequisites

  • 10 years or older
  • Able to swim
    • You must be able to complete a 200 meter swim and be able to tread water for 10 minutes
  • Medically fit for diving
  • Good physical health

What’s next

Price: $750
Location:
Pool – Bay Pavilions, Batemans Bay
Boat Dives – Hanging Rock Boat Ramp, Batemans Bay
Duration: 2 days
Availability: By appointment

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