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Open Water Scuba Diver

Your passport to a lifetime of adventure. This is the world’s most popular scuba certification, giving you the skills to explore the globe’s oceans down to 18 meters/60 feet.

Starting Price:  

$

575.00
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* Call to ask about our discounts (Military, Veterans, First Responders, Teachers and Students).

Diver exploring an underwater reef.

Course Information:

Description

Become a certified diver with the PADI Open Water Scuba Diver course. This is the foundational course where you transform from a land-dweller into an underwater explorer. At Coastal Pro Divers, we prioritize safety and mastery, ensuring you feel confident in every fin kick.

The course consists of three phases: Knowledge Development (online or classroom) to understand the principles of diving, Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills in a pool-like setting, and Open Water Dives where you’ll demonstrate your skills and explore the local marine environment.

  • What you’ll learn: How to assemble gear, manage buoyancy, navigate underwater, and handle common scenarios.
  • Certification: Lifetime worldwide recognition.

  • This is the foundational course for all future scuba adventures.
  • 10 Years Old (Junior OW) or 15 Years Old (Standard OW)
  • Ability to swim 200m (any stroke) and float/tread water for 10 minutes.
  • Medically fit for diving (Basic, good health)

Price Includes

eLearning or *Classroom

All required material (online or manual, quizzes, exams, etc.)

Logbook

Student Planning Slate

Recreational Dive Planner Slate

Rental Gear (Cylinders, Regulator System, Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD), Dive Computer, Weights)

Confined Water Training (Pool)

Open Water Training

*Classroom learning is available upon request (Many people are more comfortable in a classroom setting where the instructor is readily available to answer questions directly).

Student responsibility to have:

Mask

Fins

Snorkel

Optional Items (Recommended)

Wetsuit

Booties

Sunscreen

Towel

Gear Bag

Booking Options

Our primary booking options include a ‘Traditional Classroom‘ format and a ‘Flexible eLearner‘ format.

  • The courses are identical except for Phase-1: Academics.
  • Confined Water (pool) Training starts on the 2nd Saturday of every month for both course formats.
  • Students from both formats merge during Phase-2: Confined Water (Pool) Training.
  • Traditional students will complete classroom training in two evening sessions: the Tuesday and Thursday before Phase-2.
  • Regardless of the format, your instructor will be in constant communication with you throughout the process.

Traditional Classroom
(2-Week Course)

Prefer a hands-on, face-to-face learning experience? Our traditional course pairs independent reading with interactive classroom sessions. Review the material in a relaxed, fun environment alongside fellow students, building early connections with your instructor and future dive buddies before hitting the water.

$575.00

Schedule at a Glance:

Phase-1: Academics (Classroom)

All Open Water classroom sessions start the Tuesday before pool sessions (Phase-2):
 
  • Tuesday (5:30PM – 8:00PM)
  • Thursday (5:30PM – 8:00PM)
 

Classroom time commitment: 5-8 hours

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Flexible Elearner
(2-Weekend Course)

Don’t let a hectic work week stop you from getting certified. With the ‘flexible course’ format, you knock out all your theory online whenever—and wherever—it suits you. Skip the two-weekday classroom sessions and show up on the weekends fully prepared to jump straight into the pool and ocean.

$625.00

Schedule at a Glance:

Phase-1: Academics (eLearning)

Study online or offline, using a computer or mobile device.

Connect with your instructor at anytime if you have questions.

eLearning time commitment: 6-12 hours

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Phase-2 & Phase-3

  • Phases 2 & 3 are identical for both course formats
  • Students from both formats merge during Phase-2: Confined Water (Pool) Training.

Phase-2: Confined Water Training (Pool)

The confined water sessions begin on the second Saturday of every month.


This is where both learning paths merge! Traditional and flexible students join forces at a local pool (selected based on class size) to translate theory into practice.
 
  • Saturday (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
  • Sunday (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) 
 
Total time commitment: 6-10 hours

Phase-3: Open Water Training

The open water sessions begin on the third Saturday of every month.

Time to head to open water! The entire class reunites the following weekend for the ultimate milestone at an exciting destination like Vortex Springs or Blue Water Park. You will execute four real-world dives, apply your pool skills, and graduate as a fully certified PADI Open Water Diver.

  • Saturday (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
  • Sunday (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) 
 
Total time commitment: 10-14 hours

We offer additional booking options

Private Instruction

  • Highly flexible and personalized scuba diving experience that fits your schedule
  • One-on-one lessons that provide individual attention an training tailored to your needs
  • We can even bring the training to you for additional convenience
 
 3-Day Fast Track
  • eLearning required
  • 3-days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) off-site training
  • Fast-paced, immersive training
  • Friday (confined water 1-2 and open water 1), Saturday (confined water 3-5 and open water dives 2-3), Sunday (open water dive 4 and admin) 
 

Please call or message us for inquiries and additional information regarding these options.

Contact Us

Book Your Dive Course

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please call to book your spot in this course. Our booking system is currently going through an upgrade and will be up and running ASAP.

Call to Book: (601) 600-3483