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Open Water Diver Course

Open Water Diver Course

  • Duration : 4 Days
  • Minimum Age : 10 years
  • No. of Dives : 4
  • Max. Depth : 18 metres/60 feet (12 metres/40 feet for children under 12 years old)
  • Prerequisites: 

    Participants must be able to complete
    1) A 10-minute swim/float without swim aids
    2) A 200 metre/yard continuous surface swim (or a 300 metre/yard swim with mask, fins and snorkel)

    • ₹ 35320.00/-

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The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular scuba diving certification, and for good reason. Valid for life, the internationally-recognised certification is your first step towards a host of underwater adventures!

During the comprehensive, 4-day course, you learn about dive theory; equipment use; safety procedures; underwater navigation and communication; and much more! It is taught using a combination of theory, confined water sessions in the pool, and dives in the ocean and covers all you need to know to dive safely, independent of professional supervision, but with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 metres/60 feet.

Moreover, Goa offers great training conditions for beginners with the ocean being generally calm and the average depth at most sites varying between 8-18 meters.

So, whether you want to travel and dive in new places; or build a career in marine studies; or become a dive professional, the Open Water Diver Course is the perfect gateway to a world of possibilities!

The course comprises 3 main components –

  • Knowledge development where you learn the theoretical basics of diving with emphasis on safety procedures. Once a course is booked, we assign e-learning materials at the earliest to help students complete theory sections at their own pace and convenience, prior to arrival at the dive centre. This is highly recommended as it allows us to allocate more time for in-water training.
  • Confined water sessions in small batches, in the controlled setting of a swimming pool. This helps you learn essential skills including use and assembly of equipment, underwater communication, etc.
  • Open water dives to apply and refine the skills you’ve learnt in the pool, while exploring the underwater world

The first 2 days are reserved for swim and float tests; theory classes (if required); and pool training sessions, while open water dives in the ocean are conducted on the remaining days. Typically, at SEI, we conduct Open Water Diver Courses according to the following schedule-

Day 1 & 2 (8.30am-5pm): Swim and float tests; Classroom and pool training sessions

Day 3 & 4 (7am-3pm): Head to Grande Island for 2 open water dives each day, under the direct supervision of your instructor. Discover the beautiful world that lies beneath the waves, perform a few of the skills you’ve learnt in the pool and you’re ready to get certified! 

However, we are quite flexible about schedules. So in case you don’t have four days to spare at a stretch, or are short on time, just get in touch to discuss alternate options. Or, you can also check out the PADI Scuba Diver Course!

  • Classroom and pool training
  • Open water dives (4)
  • Equipment rental
  • Instructor fees
  • Study materials
  • Certification fees 
  • Boat charges
  • Refreshments on dive day
  • Government taxes
  • Children, till the age of 14, earn a PADI Junior Open Water Diver certificate and must always dive with an adult certified diver. Moreover, 10- and 11-year-olds must dive with a parent/guardian or PADI Professional to 12 metres/40 feet maximum depth. The certification automatically upgrades when the diver turns 15.
  • It is strongly recommended that no flights be undertaken for at least 18 hours after the last dive
  • Extra training days (if required, for non-medical reasons) are priced at 5500/- per day
  • We do not provide accommodation, pick-up and drop services either from hotel or dive centre. However, we can assist in all bookings for the same, through our partner companies.