Get Certified ! PADI Open Water Diver Course
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. You will be taught the foundational knowledge and skills you need to dive safely with a buddy, independent of supervision.
The PADI Open Water Diver course can be completed in 3 or 4 days and consists of three main phases:
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Knowledge Development (
PADI eLearning or home study with PADI manual)
5 modules, these establish a foundation of principles, procedures and general information that divers need. Knowledge Reviews must be answered before meeting the Instructor and will be reviewed with the Instructor.
An exam is part of the Knowledge Development.
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Confined Water Dives - Pool training to learn basic scuba skills
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Open Water Dives - 4 Dives to review your skills and explore!
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300 meters/yards swim with mask, snorkel and fin and a 10-minute float without using any swim aids are required for certification.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must
Physical : For safety, all students complete a brief scuba medical questionnaire (pdf file) that asks about medical conditions that could be a problem while diving. If none of these apply, you sign the form and you're ready to start. If any of these apply to you, as a safety precaution your physician must assess the condition as it relates to diving and sign a medical form that confirms that you're fit to dive.
Download the scuba medical questionnaire (pdf file) .
Learning Materials : Unless you choose PADI eLearning , you'll need and use the following training materials during the PADI Open Water Diver course, and for your review and reference after the course:
- The PADI Open Water Diver Manual
- PADI Open Water Diver Video on DVD
- All students including eLearners will also need your PADI Log book and Recreational Dive Planner (Dive Table or eRDP).
Course Fee :
eLearning 3 days course - $350 ( 2 or more students), $450 ( 1 student )
4 days course with PADI Manual - $395 ( 2 or more students), $595 (1 student )
All rental gear, instruction fee, boat fee, certification card fee included.
PADI eLearning or PADI Manual is NOT included.
Course schedule ( 2 options )
Option 1 : eLearning - 3 Days Course ( Recommended )
You must complete PADI eLearning before you meet the insturctor.
Learn more about PADI eLearning
Day1 in St. Thomas- All day
8:00AM - Meet us at the dive shop
Quick Review of diving theory ( 18 questions)
Confined Water Dive - Pool Training at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort
Day 2 - half day
8:30AM - 12:30PM Open Water Training 1&2 - Two Tank Dive in the morning
Day3 - half day
8:30AM - 12:30PM Open Water Training 3 &4 - Two Tank Dive in the morning
Option 2 : Self-study with PADI Manual - 4 Days Course
You must fill out all Knowledge Reviews before you meet the instructor.
You must be at least 10 years old.
Day1 in St. Thomas
8:30am - Meet us at the dive shop
Review all Knowledge Reviews and quizes with an instructor at the class room.
Final Exam ( 50 questions )
Day 2 - All day
8:30AM Confined Water Dive - Pool Training at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort
Day3 - half day
8:30AM - 12:30PM Open Water Training 1&2 - Two Tank Dive in the morning
Day4 - half day
8:30AM - 12:30PM Open Water Training 3 &4 - Two Tank Dive in the morning
Wanna save your vacation time ???
Take advantage of PADI Referral system !! It's ideal for vacationers, especially people who want to spend minimum time in our classroom during their stay in St.Thomas. See more information
