Find out how easy it is to experience the adventure of Scuba Diving! To enjoy your scuba diving experience you need only a few simple things to get through the course. In only two weekends you can be a certified diver, and experience a diving adventure in exotic locations around the world.

Intro to Scuba

Are you curious about Scuba Diving? Come try out the basics for only $10. For your convenience an Introductory Course is offered once a month at different locations. We provide all the equipment necessary for you to see what scuba diving is like. You will get to dive in a pool with a PADI Certified Instructor. Just bring a swimsuit, towel and a good attitude to any of our introductory sessions. To see a schedule: click here.

Basic Open Water Certification Requirements

• Student Record File
• Equipment
• Class
• Quizzes
• Pool Dives
• Open Water Dives
• Certification

Welcome to the PADI Open Water course. Diver training courses are meant to be fun, but like any form of learning, you will need to invest some time and effort reading and studying.

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 PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available

• A PADI Jr. Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet

What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by 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. Typically class and poolwork are completed in one weekend, followed by 4 open water dives over another weekend. See our schedule.

What will I need?

• PADI Open Water Crew-Pak
• PADI Open Water Video or DVD
• Log Book
• Mask, fins, and snorkel (students receive a discount on purchases)

Where can I go from here?
Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in diving program, you next step in exploring the underwater world. Stop by your PADI Dive Center or Resort for more information on the PADI Adventures In Diving program.