Open Water

Open Water Diver

Get your scuba certification today. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three sections: Academics, Confined Water and Open Water Diving. Academics, before we get in the water, you will need to learn basics of scuba diving. There are two parts of academics, first you will receive an Elearning code to finish the online portion, then you will set down with an instructor to review everything you have learned. Confined Water training will take about 4 – 8 hours in the pool, our instructor will go over the dive gear and basic diving skills with you. Open Water (4 dives) This is where our instructor will take you on a boat or shore dive to guide you through all the required skills so you can become a certified diver.   

Minimum age:

• 10 years or older.
• Divers certified between the ages of 10-14 earn a Junior Diver certification. (Once on completion, Junior Open Water diver MUST dive with an adult certified diver)
• Junior Open Water Divers automatically become Open Water Divers at age 15.
• Children eight or older can try scuba diving in a pool. (or pool-like environment)

Medical requirements

• Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
• Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical formto ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
• If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

Payment and Cancellation

• Zelle, Venom, Cash, or any major credit card. (4% surcharge for credit card usage)
• There is a $200 non-refundable deposit for any course. (price may vary for professional levels) Upon receiving the deposit, student will be issuing an Elearning code, and everything will be scheduled.
• Remaining balance will be paid 48 hours before the course start.
• We require at least 72 hours’ notice prior to your start day to change any reservations with no additional fee.
• For changes made with in 72 hours, you will be charging a $100 fee.
• Cancellation of any course is non-refundable.
• There will be no charge if changes are made due to weather.

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