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!
If you're short on time during your trip to Goa or are not quite sure of your swimming skills, but still want to earn a diving certification, we've got a fantastic option for you – the Scuba Diver course!
This is a great choice if you –
The Scuba Diver certification is a subset of the Open Water Diver Course which means you can choose to level-up whenever you’ve the time and feel ready!
Have you always wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? Have you always wanted to try scuba diving, but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course or don’t know how to swim? Then, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program is your answer.
This 1.5-day introductory program offers an easy sneak peek into the beautiful world that lies underwater. And if you love it as much as we do, you can seamlessly move on to a certification course. While it is not necessary to know swimming to participate in the program, you need to be in reasonably good health.