Open Water Diver Course

About this course

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular scuba diving certification, and for good reason. Valid for life, the internationally-recognised certification is your first step towards a host of underwater adventures! During the comprehensive, 4-day course, you learn about dive theory; equipment use; safety procedures; underwater navigation and communication; and much more! It is taught using a combination of theory, confined water sessions in the pool, and dives in the ocean and covers all you need to know to dive safely, independent of professional supervision, but with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 metres/60 feet. Moreover, Goa offers great training conditions for beginners with the ocean being generally calm and the average depth at most sites varying between 8-18 meters. So, whether you want to travel and dive in new places; or build a career in marine studies; or become a dive professional, the Open Water Diver Course is the perfect gateway to a world of possibilities! Prerequisites: Participants must be able to complete 1) A 10-minute swim/float without swim aids 2) A 200 metre/yard continuous surface swim (or a 300 metre/yard swim with mask, fins and snorkel)

What you'll learn

Course requirements

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