Open Water Course

Have you always wanted to learn to dive, explore the seabed and the diversity that lives in it?

The Open Water course is the first diving course where you will acquire the necessary knowledge to become an autonomous and certified diver to dive, up to 18 meters deep, anywhere in the world 🤯 without the need to be accompanied by an instructor.

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular and recognized diving course in the world and has introduced millions of people to the diving adventure lifestyle.

What does the Open Water course consist of?

This course is divided into 3 parts.

On the one hand, the theoretical part can be done online (depending on the center) or in person at the center to understand the basic aspects of diving, such as the effects of pressure underwater on our body, safety methods, how the diving equipment works, communication underwater, and the marine life that you will see during your dive. This content is easy to understand and low difficulty, thanks to the videos and other explanatory resources that make the theory enjoyable and entertaining.

After completing the theory, you can apply this knowledge underwater 😏 in the practical part, where you will disassemble and assemble the equipment, learn how each of its parts works, and learn to resolve different situations underwater, always prioritizing your safety and the protection of the marine environment 🪸. You will do the following dives:

• Pool dives with an instructor where you will become familiar for the first time with the sensation of breathing underwater and some exercises will be carried out to carry out the practices in the sea with total safety. Out of the water you will do the first practice, knowing and assembling your own diving equipment. In the second practice, you will immerse yourself in the pool to test the equipment, gain confidence, technique, and skill.

• Dives in the sea: This is the coolest part of the course😉 It is the part where you are going to enjoy the most since it will be the time to put into practice everything you have learned!

You will do 4 dives of approximately 45 minutes each:

• Dives 1 and 2 will be carried out to a depth of between 6 and 12 meters, adapting to the environment and enjoying aquatic life.

• Dives 3 and 4, will be carried out to a depth of between 12 and 18 meters, consolidating knowledge, and acquiring skills in buoyancy, finning, and interaction with colleagues and instructors.

Warning: After doing this course, it is very possible that you will start to feel a certain addiction to diving! We are not responsible 😉

Frequently asked questions about the Open Water course

• What does the Open Water course include?

  • Theoretical part (can be online or in person depending on the center)

  • Pool practices

  • 4 open water dives

  • Complete diving equipment

  • Diving instructor

  • Safety briefing

• What is the minimum age to be able to do the Open Water course?

The minimum age to do the Open Water course is 10 years old and under the direct supervision of an Instructor.

• How long does the Open Water course last?

The Open Water course lasts approximately 3 days. You can consult us to adapt the course to your needs. If you have little time, you can start by taking the PADI Scuba Diver / SSI Basic Diver course, which consists of the first part of the Open Water. Later, you could do the second part in an upgrade from PADI Scuba Diver / SSI Basic Diver to Open Water.

• What do I have to bring to do the Open Water course?

We recommend you bring a swimsuit and towel, and if you tend to get seasick when traveling by car or boat, we also recommend you take some motion sickness pills.

• What is the maximum depth we will go to?

The maximum depth in the Open Water course is 18 meters and once you obtain the title, you can do the dives without the need to be accompanied by an instructor.

• Can I fly on a plane after diving?

We recommend waiting between 12 and 24 hours after finishing the dive until boarding the plane.

• Can I dive with contact lenses?

Yes, in fact, some instructors wear contact lenses daily without any problem.

• Can I dive if I have asthma?

There are different types of asthma that may or may not be compatible with diving. If you have asthma, we advise you to consult your doctor first to ensure that you can perform the activity without any problem and to bring us a certificate signed by your doctor that details your fitness to dive without problems.

• Can I dive with a cold?

We advise you to wait until you are fully recovered from a cold to be able to dive. However, if you do not have blocked nasal passages, you should not experience any problems diving. Otherwise, you will have trouble equalizing the pressure in your ears, therefore, you will not be able to dive.

• Can I dive if I am pregnant?

As a precaution, no. There are few studies on the effects of scuba diving on the fetus, so as a preventive measure, we advise you not to dive while pregnant.

• Do I need any authorization?

In addition to a valid medical certificate that describes the candidate's good physical and mental condition for the practice of diving, if you are under 18 years old, you will also need an authorization signed by your father, mother, or legal guardian.