The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. It qualifies you to dive anywhere in the world for the rest of your life, to 18 metres, without the assistance of an instructor.

You’ll also be able to rent or purchase scuba gear once you have this qualification.

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of the following sections:

• A theory component (online, home study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving. You will receive a manual with all the theory in it, including knowledge reviews for you to complete in order to check you understand the material. The theory is introduced by means of PADI DVDs which are yours to keep.

• Confined water training dives to learn basic scuba skills: weather permitting, we may do this in the ocean so that you get as much “sea-time” as possible. This way you will be a far more confident diver at the end of the course.

• Four open water dives to review your skills and explore the ocean!

If you plan to dive in Cape Town after you qualify, you’ll get a SURG slate with illustrations and names of some of the most common marine creatures you can expect to see. You’ll also receive free dive medical cover from DAN (Divers’ Alert Network) for the duration of your Open Water course.

If you’ve tried diving through a Discover Scuba Diving experience with me, I will credit your fee towards the Open Water course fees.

Prerequisites: To enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be 10 years or older. The PADI Seal Team program is available for young divers under 10. There are more details here, otherwise contact me for further information!

Cost: R3 200, or R3 600 if you choose to do two boat dives instead of two of the shore entries.

Includes: all dives, PADI certification, gear rental and air fills for the duration of the course, and all learning materials