PADI Open Water Referral

Not sure yet if diving is for you?

The Open Water Referral programme offers a calm, skill-focused way to learn scuba diving without pressure. You’ll complete all required pool training and theory in a controlled environment, giving you the time and space to understand the equipment, build confidence, and decide if you want to continue.

Course structure

Practical Information

• Minimum age: 10 years

• Duration: Flexible, typically 2–3 days

• Prerequisites: Basic swimming ability & medical clearance

• Open Water Dives: Not included in this programme

• Certification: Issued after completion of open water dives

• Knowledge Development: Complete the full PADI Open Water eLearning at your own pace.

• Confined Water (Pool) Training: Learn and practice all required Open Water skills in the pool, focusing on comfort, control, and confidence.

• Decision Point: After completing the pool training, you can choose to:

  • Continue with your open water dives locally

  • Finish your certification at a destination of your choice

  • Pause with no obligation, all completed training remains valid

Price: R 5,500.00

• 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.

Included in the course

Suitable for:

• Beginners curious about diving, wanting to learn properly

• People who prefer starting in a calm, controlled environment

• Those unsure about committing to open water straight away

• Travellers planning to complete open water dives later

A skill-based introduction with no open water dives required during this programme.