Open
Water
Diver
Dive into a world just beneath the waves
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PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world. Whether you are just looking to enjoy the underwater world or begin your career we are here to help get you there.
Class Breakdown
What's Included
Everything you need is included (except bathing suit)!
All gear head to toe
Gear transport & delivery to pool & ocean included!
Study materials (PADI eLearning) included
FREE PADI Digital Logbook & Certification in cloud-based PADI app
Class can range from 1-4 students
Cost
Open Water Training & Certification $946
Payable all at once or in $246, $350, $350 installments.
Payable via Paypal for students who require invoices, Venmo or cash is always appreciated.
Step 1: Dive Theory - PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. It’s your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. PADI eLearning must be completed before progressing to your pool & water sessions.
When: self-study
Where: Your device
Time: 5-10 hours duration
Prerequisite: Complete a medical questionnaire – be physically fit – physician’s clearance may be required for water training
Cost: $246 (eLearning)
Step 2: Pool Work - Learn & Practice Scuba
Work with your instructor poolside in calm, still & clear water to learn scuba while developing the required list of skills.
When: 7 days a week – April 15 thru November 15
Where: Instructor’s Pool in Chula Vista
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am – 2 days – 4 hours each day
Prerequisite: Compete PADI eLearning
Cost: $350 (pool work)
Step 3: Ocean Dives
Take your learned scuba skills and adapt to the ocean environment. Complete 4 short ocean dives with your instructor.
When: 7 days a week, April 15-November 15
Where: Dives 1 & 2 – MIssion Point Park (2600 Bayside Ln, San Diego, CA 92109)
Where: Dives 3 & 4 – La Jolla Shores Park (2100 Vallecitos, La Jolla, CA 92037)
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am – 2 days – 4 hours each day
Prerequisite: Complete pool work & eLearning
Cost: $350 (ocean dives)