Open Water Diver Certification

The world's most popular scuba certification. Your entry ticket to the underwater world.

The Open Water Diver course is the standard entry-level certification across agencies (PADI, SSI, NAUI, SDI, RAID). Once certified, you can dive to 18 meters / 60 feet, rent gear anywhere, and join dive trips worldwide.

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What You'll Learn

• Essential scuba skills

• Buoyancy control

• Mask and regulator skills

• Underwater communication

• Safety procedures and buddy diving

• Basic dive planning

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Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 10–15 (depending on agency)

• Able to swim 200m

• Medically fit for diving

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Time Required

• 3–4 days in person

• Or: online eLearning + two days in the water

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Depth Limit

18m / 60ft

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Recommended Gear (Optional But Useful)

• Mask

• Snorkel

• Fins

• Shorty wetsuit

• Dive computer (intro models available)

👉 See: Beginner Gear Guide

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Best Destinations for Open Water Students

• Cozumel, Mexico

• Bali, Indonesia

• Florida Keys, USA

• Roatán, Honduras

• The Canary Islands, Spain

👉 Explore: Beginner Dive Destinations

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After This Course

You can continue to:

• Advanced Open Water Diver

• Peak Performance Buoyancy

• Nitrox Diver

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FAQ

Q: Is this certification valid for life? Yes. A refresher is recommended if you haven't dived in over a year. Q: Which agency is best? All major agencies (PADI, SSI, NAUI, SDI, RAID) are globally recognized.

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