Open Water Diver Course

Open Water Diver Course

Open Water Diver Course

Learn To Scuba Dive!

Learning to scuba dive is a life-changing experience — and it should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Dive Vocation, we specialize in PADI Open Water courses that focus on building true confidence through calm, patient instruction and personalized guidance.

We adapt to your learning style, and ensure you feel comfortable at every stage. Our goal is not just to certify you, but to help you become a relaxed, capable, and confident diver who genuinely enjoys being underwater.

We believe divers learn best when they feel relaxed, supported, and encouraged — which is why our students consistently tell us they leave feeling more confident than they expected.

Learn to scuba dive!

Learning to scuba dive is a life-changing experience — and it should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Dive Vocation, we specialize in PADI Open Water courses that focus on building true confidence through calm, patient instruction and personalized guidance.

We adapt to your learning style, and ensure you feel comfortable at every stage. Our goal is not just to certify you, but to help you become a relaxed, capable, and confident diver who genuinely enjoys being underwater.

We believe divers learn best when they feel relaxed, supported, and encouraged — which is why our students consistently tell us they leave feeling more confident than they expected.

This activity is for beginners who want to learn to dive and obtain an official PADI diving certification.

  • Learn about scuba equipment, dive theory and master essential dive skills to become a certified scuba diver.
  • Gain a highly recognised PADI certification to be able to dive anywhere in the world. 
  • Discover scuba diving surrounded by the beauty of world’s second largest barrier reef.
     
     

Learn about scuba equipment, dive theory and master essential dive skills to become a certified scuba diver.

Gain a highly recognised PADI certification to be able to dive anywhere in the world.

Discover scuba diving surrounded by the beauty of world’s second largest barrier reef.

Learn about scuba equipment, dive theory and master essential dive skills to become a certified scuba diver.

Gain a highly recognised PADI certification to be able to dive anywhere in the world.

Discover scuba diving surrounded by the beauty of world’s second largest barrier reef.

Minimum age: 10 years. 

Experience level: Beginner

Duration: 2-3 days

Water temp: 27-31° Celsius

Prerequisites: Good physical health & fitness required. Complete and pass the medical questionnaire.

Minimum age: 10 years. 

Experience level: Beginner

Duration: 2-3 days

Water temp: 27-31° Celsius

Prerequisites: Good physical health & fitness required.

Complete and pass the medical questionnaire.

Minimum age: 10 years. 

Experience level: Beginner

Duration: 2-3 hrs + transportation

Water temp: 27-31° Celsius

Prerequisites: Good physical health and fitness required. Complete and pass the medical questionaire.

 

This activity includes

BCD

Regulator

Mask

Fins

Tanks

Instructor

Water

Weights

Transport

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BCD

Regulator

Mask

Fins

Tanks

Weights

Instructor

Water

Transport

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This activity includes

BCD

Regulator

Mask

Fins

Tanks

Instructor

Water

Weights

Transport

blank

BCD

Regulator

Mask

Fins

Tanks

Weights

Instructor

Water

Transport

blank

This Activity Includes

BCD

Regulator

Mask

Fins

Tanks

Instructor

Water

Weights

Transport

blank

BCD

Regulator

Mask

Fins

Tanks

Weights

Instructor

Water

Transport

blank

About The Course

The course consists of knowledge development and exams part of the independent study, followed by pool training and 4 open water dives. Successful completion of all required course elements will result in awarded certification. By the end of the course, you will become a trained scuba diver, able to dive with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters / 60 feet.

Your PADI Open Water Diver course includes
  • Knowledge development (E-Learning theory & dive principles)

  • Confined water training (skill practice in controlled conditions)

  • 4 open water dives in the ocean or cenotes

  • Full scuba equipment

  • Instructor-led training from start to finish

Who This Course Is Perfect For
  • Complete beginners / Nervous or cautious learners

  • Travelers learning to dive on vacation

  • Anyone who values quality instruction in small groups

What You’ll Leave With

By the end of your course, you won’t just hold a certification — you’ll leave with:

  • Confidence in your diving abilities

  • Calm, controlled buoyancy

  • Clear understanding of safe diving practices

  • A lifelong connection to the underwater world

What To Expect​

 

Upon booking this course with us, you will be contacted to agree the exact course schedule and dates. You will be assigned digital learning materials to complete the knowledge development (theory) and exams part of the course. 

Day 1

You will start by meeting your instructor to go through the relevant theory and the confined water (pool) portion of the course. Learn to set up and care for scuba equipment and practise essential scuba diving skills in shallow, controlled pool environment. The instructor will assess your water skills and teach you the universal hand signals to be able to communicate underwater with your instructor or dive buddies.

Day 2

Time to go diving! Upon successfully completing the confined water portion, it is time to put your newly learnt skills to test. You will complete open water dives 1-2, where you will demonstrate the scuba diving skills you have learnt with your instructor in the pool. You will learn to think and act like a diver, and explore the underwater world.

Day 3

The course will continue with open water diver 3-4 and you will continue to master your dive skills,  to think and act like a diver, and explore the underwater world.

Upon succesfully completing all of the required course elements, you will be awarded a PADI Open Water Diver certification and will become a certified scuba diver, able to dive with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters / 60 feet. 

About The Course

The course consists of knowledge development and exams part of the independent study, followed by pool training and 4 open water dives. Successful completion of all required course elements will result in awarded certification. By the end of te course, you will have the skills and knowledge and become a trained scuba diver, able to dive with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters / 60 feet.

Your PADI Open Water Diver course includes
  • Knowledge development (E-Learning theory & dive principles)

  • Confined water training (skill practice in controlled conditions)

  • 4 open water dives in the ocean or cenotes

  • Full scuba equipment

  • Instructor-led training from start to finish

Who This Course Is Perfect For
  • Complete beginners / Nervous or cautious learners

  • Travelers learning to dive on vacation

  • Anyone who values quality instruction in small groups

What You’ll Leave With

By the end of your course, you won’t just hold a certification — you’ll leave with:

  • Confidence in your diving abilities

  • Calm, controlled buoyancy

  • Clear understanding of safe diving practices

  • A lifelong connection to the underwater world

What To Expect​

Upon booking this course with us, you will be contacted to agree the exact course schedule and dates. You will be assigned digital learning materials to complete the knowledge development (theory) and exams part of the course. 

Day 1

You will start by meeting your instructor to go through the relevant theory and the confined water (pool) portion of the course. Learn to set up and care for scuba equipment and practise essential scuba diving skills in shallow, controlled pool environment. The instructor will assess your water skills and teach you the universal hand signals to be able to communicate underwater with your instructor or dive buddies.

Day 2

Time to go diving! Upon successfully completing the confined water portion, it is time to put your newly learnt skills to test. You will complete open water dives 1-2, where you will demonstrate the scuba diving skills you have learnt with your instructor in the pool. You will learn to think and act like a diver, and explore the underwater world.

Day 3

The course will continue with open water diver 3-4 and you will continue to master your dive skills,  to think and act like a diver, and explore the underwater world.

Upon succesfully completing all of the required course elements, you will be awarded a PADI Open Water Diver certification and will become a certified scuba diver, able to dive with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters / 60 feet. 

Why Learn with Dive Vocation

Our divers consistently tell us:
They felt calm and supported
They were never rushed
They gained real confidence
They truly enjoyed the learning process
Many return year after year to continue their diving journey with us — which is the highest compliment we can receive.
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