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Open Water Course

PADI® Open Water Course is the first scuba certification level. Our Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed learning environment.
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About the Course

Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either offline or online), then learn basic scuba skills in our pool-like environment with our highly trained PADI Instructor. When you’re ready, make four dives in an open water environment (the ocean) with our instructor supporting you every step of the way. PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level.

How to Become an Open Water Diver in 2 steps

Our highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.

Step 1: Independent Study with PADI eLearning Open Water

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. It’s your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.

  • eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours

Once you are done with the Elearning program we will be meeting you at our dive shop in order to practice using scuba gear in our pool-like environment until you’re comfortable. PADI training includes practice “mini dives” to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.

Step 2: At the Dive Shop With Your Instructor

Practice using scuba gear in a pool (or pool-like environment) until you’re comfortable. PADI training includes practice “mini dives” to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.
  • Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving
  • Total time commitment: 2-3 days
  • Minimum age: 10 years or older
  • Depth: expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft

Dive Insurance with Your Open Water Diver Course

At New Wave Diver, we prioritize your safety both in and out of the water. That’s why we’ve partnered with DAN World, one of the largest and most reputable diving insurance providers globally, to offer a comprehensive dive insurance package with our Open Water Diver course.

When you enroll in our course, you’re automatically covered under DAN’s Student Medical Coverage. This ensures that any injuries sustained during your entry-level training are taken care of, whether it’s a minor issue like ear discomfort or something more serious. Here’s what the coverage includes:

  • Up to $25,000 in coverage for medical expenses related to training injuries.
  • Coverage valid for up to 180 days after enrollment or upon completion of your final certifying dive, whichever comes first.
  • Protection for dive-related injuries occurring both in and out of the water.

By choosing New Wave Diver, you’re not just learning to dive; you’re ensuring peace of mind with top-tier insurance protection.

Languages

Note that the eLearning course is available in the following languages: English, Espanol, Français, Nederlands, Deutsch, Italiano, 한국어, اللغة العربية, 日本語, 中文繁体, 中文简体, Ελληνική γλώσσα, Dansk, Hrvat, Čeština , Português, Bahasa Indonesia, Suomi, Norsk, Svenska, Bahasa Melayu, Polski, Magyar nyelv, Русский язык, Türkçe, עִבְרִית, ไทย, Tagalog.

We are speaking over 7 languages in our international school; we might be able to accommodate yours during the training session.
Let the booking manager knows what fit you best after booking your course.

After the Open Water Course

Experience new adventures with a PADI Instructor by your side. PADI continuing education courses like Advanced Open Water Diver and Deep Diver will help you develop your skills as a diver. Learn more about PADI Specialty courses.

Not sure which specialty to try first? Try the Advanced Open Water Diver course, it’s like a specialty sampler platter.

  • Improve your navigation and buoyancy skills while you try new activities like wreck diving, night diving, or digital imaging
  • Choose from more than 20 specialty diving options
  • An Advanced Open Water Diver certification also opens the door to dive sites deeper than 18m/60ft

₱29,000.00

Let us know when you would like to start your course, our booking manager will confirm everything with you after your reservation!
Pay a deposit of 30% per item
HOW MANY STUDENT ?
This course includes all necessary diving gear, including a dive computer. You'll practice scuba skills in 5 confined water sessions and 4 open water dives (boat dives). Dive insurance is also provided, covering you for any injuries during your training.
Pictures are not included. You can request to have a dive master following you during your dive if you want pictures.
Take this course if you want to Explore the other 70 percent of our planet, Support ocean protection, See things you've never seen before, Lean from a scuba diving expert and Carry the world recognized scuba certification. You will learn how to Be a confident and skilled diver, Assemble and use scuba gear, Manage your buoyancy, Respectfully approach marine life and Handle common problems. Note that you should be Able to swim and medically fit for diving prior the course (we can offer swimming lesson if needed). This course is only for 10 years or older. You should expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft for this course.
Your schedule will be confirmed with our dive center upon booking