Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don't have the time to put into a regular diver course?  Now there's a quick and easy program designed especially for you!  This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time.

Why PADI Scuba Diver?
The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan to dive a couple times a year.  As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints.  With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip.

Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world,  you have the freedom to dive with a buddy, independent of a professional.  If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a Scuba Diver/Open Water Diver certification.  If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program available.  A PADI Jr. Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 11 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.

• Minimum age: Jr. Open Water Diver – 10
                            Open Water Diver - 15

What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques.  You earn Scuba Diver rating by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making two open water (ocean or lake) dives.  Open Water Diver requires completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based.  You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills.  This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.  The Scuba Diver course can be completed in as little as 1 ½ days.  The Open Water Course takes 2 ½ to 5 days to complete. 

 What will I need?

Required

• PADI Open Water Manual* or Multimedia
• RDP – Wheel, Table, or eRDP
  (including associated Instructions for Use booklets)

Recommended

• PADI Open Water Video (VHS or DVD)
• PADI Log Book

How much does it cost?

Contact us for current course costs for Scuba Diver

Contact us for current course costs for Open Water Diver

Contact us for  Open Water Referral Dives costs  (Pool and academic classes completed at another PADI facility)

Where can I go from here?
Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in Diving program you next step in exploring the underwater world.