PADI Open Water Diver

The PADI Open Water Diver course is where your underwater journey truly begins. With this internationally recognised PADI certification, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to dive independently anywhere in the world.

You’ll learn how to dive safely, responsibly, and comfortably, and once certified you’ll be qualified to rent equipment, join guided dives, and explore to a maximum depth of 18 metres. More than just a qualification, this course is about building a solid foundation and feeling at home in the water

Course structure

Practical Information

• Minimum age: 10 years

• Duration: Typically 3–4 days (flexible). Progression is based on comfort and mastery, not speed.

• Prerequisites: Basic swimming ability & medical clearance

• Depth limit: 18 metres

• Certification: PADI Open Water Diver

• Knowledge Development: Complete theory online at your own pace using PADI eLearning.

• Confined Water Sessions: Practice skills in calm, controlled water to build confidence and comfort.

• Open Water: Apply what you’ve learned in real open water environments under supervision.

Price: R 9,500.00

• PADI eLearning & registration
  Complete your theory online at your own pace before and during the course.

• All required diving equipment
  Full scuba equipment provided for the duration of your course.

• Pool sessions
  Confined water training to build comfort, control, and confidence before heading into the ocean.

• 4 shore-based open water dives
  Apply your skills in real ocean conditions under direct supervision.

Included in the course

Suitable for

• Beginners ready to learn to dive

• People wanting a globally recognised certification

• Those who prefer learning at a calm, steady pace

No previous diving experience required.