PADI Scuba Diver to Open Water

The PADI Open Water Certification is accepted worldwide and valid for life

• Qualifies you to dive worldwide accompanied by another certified diver to depths of up to 18 meters / 60 feet (age 15+)

• 10 - 14 year olds will earn the Junior PADI Open Water Certification and will be qualified to dive worldwide accompanied by a dive professional and/or parent or guardian
  • 10 - 11 year olds can dive to depths of up to 12 meters / 40 feet
  • 12 - 14 year olds can dive to depths of up to 18 meters / 60 feet

• Continue your training to the next level - PADI Advanced Diver at any time in the future

The PADI Scuba Diver to Open Water Upgrade Course consists of 3 phases of skill development 

• Academic Training
• Confined Water Training
• Open Water Training

*The Academic Training must be completed before commencing the practical training. You must review chapters 1 - 3 of your PADI Open Water Diver Manual and complete (chapters 4, 5 & Dive Table) before arriving so that you can get started with the practical training straight away.

The practical training is completed over 2 days

Day 1 - Full Day
Watch PADI Open Diver Video
Confined Water Training

Day 2 - Half to Full Day
2 Open Water Training Dives
Final Exam

Please Note

This schedule is flexible and may be adjusted to accommodate individual students needs and/or weather conditions.

• PADI Scuba Diver Certification
• Be able to swim
• Be in good physical health

Please Note

To participate you will be required to fill out the PADI Medical Statement.

If any of the items on the Medical Statement apply to you, you must consult a physician prior to Recreational Scuba Diving participation. Your physician must complete and sign the Medical Statement and be sure to bring a copy with you as we will require it for our records.

• Scuba Equipment Rental; Mask, Snorkel, Fins, BCD, Regulator & Wetsuit
• Weights and Tanks
• Confined Water Training
• 2 Open Water Boat Dives on Playa Reefs
• Water and Fruit on the boat
• Certification Fees

• (Jr.) PADI Scuba Diver Certification Card
• PADI Open Water Diver Manual
• PADI Dive Log Book
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Biodegradable Sunscreen
• Cash for lunch/tips/photos etc
• Physician signed Medical Statement if required

You need to allow a minimum of 18 hours after completing your dives before flying