The PADI Open Water Course is the entry level for scuba diving.  The course normally takes between 3 to 5 days to complete.  Upon completion of the course, you will hold an internationally recognised PADI Open Water licence.  This licence will enable you to scuba dive wherever you go in the world.

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water certification.

What do I need to take the course ?

To be at least 15 years old (under 15 – can take the Junior course)

3 to 5 days to take the course

To be able to swim and float

To have read the PADI Open Water Manual, watched the DVD and completed the Knowledge Reviews

Materials supplied 

PADI Open Water Diver Crew Pack together with DVD and Manual

Recreational Dive Planner (enabling you to plan your dives)

A  PADI log book including a training record

PADI Certification

Use of all equipment necessary for the dive course i.e. Wetsuit, Weights, Cylinder, BCD, Regulator

What the course consists of :

Theory Section 

5 Video Sessions

5 Knowledge Reviews

4 Quizes

Final Examination

Practical Section

A swimming test 200m or snorkelling 300m

5 Confined Water Dives (max 5m) to learn Diving Skills

4 Open Water Dives :

First 2 Dives to 12m max

2 more dives at 18m max

Every day of the course includes a training session and a fun dive to see the Treasures of the Red Sea.