SDI Open Water Scuba Diver
The Open Water Scuba Diver certification is your introduction to the underwater world, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to explore the underwater world safely and confidently. It sets the stage for a lifetime of underwater exploration and lays the foundation for further development of skills.
Why choose this course?
The Open Water Scuba Diver certification is perfect for:
- Anyone looking for a thorough introduction to the world of scuba diving.
- Those eager to discover and explore marine environments and aquatic life.
- People searching for a unique and fulfilling leisure activity.
With a Junior Open Water Scuba Diver option for ages 10–14, this program is accessible to all age groups and offers a great opportunity for families to share unforgettable experiences.
What you’ll learn
During this course, you’ll gain knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- Understanding the aquatic environment: Learn how vision, light, sound, and heat loss differ underwater and how tides, currents, waves, and surges affect diving.
- Physics and physiology: Explore buoyancy, pressure, and the implications of breathing compressed air.
- Equipment mastery: Learn the proper selection, assembly, and maintenance of dive gear.
- Dive planning and safety: Develop basic skills in underwater navigation, the buddy system, emergency procedures, problem solving and self-rescue techniques.
What to expect
By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to dive safely joining a global community of certified divers who share your passion for the underwater world.
A life-changing adventure
Scuba diving is more than just a sport—it’s an experience that transforms how you see the world. It’s an opportunity to explore peaceful underwater landscapes, encounter stunning marine life, and create unforgettable memories.
Begin your journey today and discover the magic of scuba diving!
Get smart with e-learning
Explore online learning at your own pace through interactive lessons and quizzes that cover essential diving theory.
Get wet with pool training/confined water
After completing the online component, you’ll practice essential skills and gain confidence with your dive gear in a controlled environment, like a swimming pool, guided by a certified instructor.
Go diving in open water
During the open water sessions you will refine your skills through supervised dives, practicing buoyancy control, safe ascent procedures, and more. With personalized instruction tailored to your pace and needs, you will gain the confidence and competence to dive safely and enjoyably.
Course prerequisites
- Minimum age of 10 years old (10 through 17 years with parental consent)
- Being able to swim for 200 meters without stopping or snorkel 400 meters without stopping
Minimum completion requirements
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