Advanced Open Water — down to 30 metres
The follow-on from Open Water: certified to 30 metres, with five dives covering specialities such as deep, navigation, night and peak performance buoyancy.
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Open Water Diver — your first scuba certification
Start from nothing, finish with a licence valid worldwide, to 18 metres
- 3–4 days
- Pool sessions + 4 open-water dives
- No experience needed, age 10 and up
The first scuba certification, for people who have never dived. Theory, pool sessions and four open-water dives; you finish with an internationally recognised card that never expires.
- Duration
- 3–4 days
- Dives
- Pool sessions + 4 open-water dives
- Recommended level
- No experience needed, age 10 and up
Highlights
- No previous diving experience needed — if you can swim, you can start
- Small groups with close instructor attention
- An internationally recognised certification, valid for life
- Certified to dive to a maximum of 18 metres
About this trip
Open Water Diver is the certification that opens the door to everything else. It has three parts: theory covering dive safety and physics, skills practice in a pool, and four dives in open water. By the end you can plan and make dives with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 metres. Prices and details here are a starting point — adjust them from the site admin.
What's included / not included
Included
- Theory and e-learning materials
- Pool training sessions
- Dive equipment for the duration of the course
- Exam fees and the international certification card
- A certified instructor throughout
Not included
- Travel and accommodation for the open-water dives
- Meals not specified above
- Personal items such as mask, snorkel and fins
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the course if I'm a weak swimmer?
Yes. You need to be able to float and swim a short distance; your instructor will build up the rest during the pool session.
Does the certification expire?
The card itself never expires. If you go 6–12 months without diving, though, we recommend a refresher before joining a liveaboard.
How long does it take?
Usually 3–4 days: one or two days of theory and pool work, then two days of open-water dives. It can be arranged across weekends.
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