The PADI Online Open Water Diver Course is a beginner SCUBA course which is great for those wanting to take their first breath underwater, while learning what they need to know to become a certified SCUBA diver in the comfort of their own home and at their own pace. In fact this portion of the course can be completed anywhere you have internet access. When signing up for your eLearning course, be sure to select ScubaTech PADI #1670 as your Pool and Open Water training facility.

When you have completed or near completion of the online portion of the course, call or email us to schedule your Pool and Open Water training dives. This is when you meet your instructor and the real fun begins. Your instructor will review the academic portion of your course and complete your final exam. Then it’s off for two pool sessions where you learn hands on equipment setup, adjustment and use. This will prepare you for a smooth transition into the open water world.

When you have completed your pool training you will be ready for your four open water certification dives that will be conducted over the next two days. Here you simply repeat all the skills you learned during your pool training in the open water under the supervision of your instructor. Upon completion of your training dives you will be certified as an Open Water Diver.

Included in the cost of the course are the pool training sessions, boat dives, registration fees, and all SCUBA equipment needed for your training dives. If you decide to dive with us again after your certification, we highly recommend hiring a divemaster as you will be diving on new and unfamiliar sites.

Day 1 & 2:

Test review, equipment familiarization & pool sessions on each day

Day 3 & 4:

Conducting 4 open water dives, 2 each day (Dives will be in the Gulf of Mexico, Vortex or Morrison Springs (all dependent on conditions, availability, and time of year).

** Please bring your test score print out from your online training for day 1. If you need to purchase any required equipment before class please let us know ahead of time.

Required Materials and Equipment

The following items are required for the open water class:

Your own personal snorkeling system which includes mask, snorkel, booties (depending on fins) and fins.
A log book to log your training and dives. We have a large selection of options. You won’t need it until you start the hands on portion of the class.

* We also highly recommend an equipment bag for storage and surface signaling device (safety sausage) *

Your snorkeling system should be properly sized for comfort, fit and safety. Our experienced and friendly staff will be happy to assist you with your selection to make certain that your equipment is specifically and correctly fitted to you.

Purchase the PADI eLearning course via a secure online payment system made through the PADI eLearning links. Just click on the PADI eLearning image above.

• Must be in good physical health to participate. Any YES answers on the medical questionnaire must be approved by a physician.
• Must be at least 10 years of age
• Anyone participating in diving activities are required to be comfortable in the water and know how to swim.
• PADI Medical Statement, Guidelines, and Approval Forms

• In case of inclement weather students will be taken to Vortex or Morrison Springs.  (There is a $25 entry fee to Vortex Springs per person/per day).
• There is a 48 hour cancellation policy on all classes.
• Payment expected at booking: We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER & AMEX. If paying in person we also accept CASH & Check with proper identification.

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Download the Medical Questionnaire Here