Your first step into the underwater world
The Open Water Diver course is where every diver starts. You learn the theory of safe diving and dive physics, in the pool you learn to handle the equipment and breathe underwater, and the open-water dives let you experience the real underwater world.
When you finish you receive an international Open Water Diver certificate that lets you dive to 18 metres anywhere in the world, from calm lakes to the open ocean.
Course programme
Session 1: getting to know the equipment
You learn to assemble and check the equipment, take your first breaths underwater and get used to neutral buoyancy.
Session 2: body, breathing, buoyancy
You learn to move calmly and quietly and, most importantly, to communicate underwater with hand signals.
Session 3: unexpected situations
A lost regulator, a flooded mask, a weight check and a safe ascent to the surface.
Session 4: safety procedures
Sharing air with a buddy, a controlled emergency ascent and staying calm when something unexpected happens.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the course take?
Usually 3–4 days, depending on your skills and schedule. It includes theory, pool sessions and four open-water dives.
When do courses take place?
We run courses all year and agree the dates with you. Send an inquiry and we will find a start date that suits you.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. We provide all the equipment for the course; you only need to come ready to learn.
Which certificate will I get?
An international SDI or PADI Open Water Diver certificate that lets you dive to 18 m anywhere in the world.