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Open Water Dive Course

Open water is the entry-level certification to become a scuba diver. Open water course certifies you to dive up to 60 feet as an autonomous diver. We offer NAUI and PADI options to learn open water and display all prices below. We encourage you to call or email us to book.

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Course Description

The Open Water course includes the following components:

  • E-learning course (PADI or NAUI)

  • Class training & eLearning review

  • Confined water (pool) training session

  • Four open water (ocean) dives 

Our instructors are dedicated to highly personalized, patient support - check out our reviews to hear more from our many happy students!

Typical Schedule Example

Because we offer small class sizes, this schedule is fully customizable based on your needs. Call us to discuss booking dates that fit your schedule at no additional cost!

Traditional Four Day Class​

  • e-Learning is completed at your own pace prior to the pool session

  • Day 1: classroom (typically up to 6 hours)

  • Day 2: pool session (typically 6-8 hours)

  • Day 3: open water dives 1 & 2 (typically 6 hours)

  • Day 4: open water dives 3 & 4 (typically 6 hours)

Express Three Day Class

  • eLearning at your own pace​

  • Day 1: combo class & pool training day (6-10 hours, depending on the class size)

  • Day 2: open water dives 1 & 2 (typically 6 hours)

  • Day 3: open water dives 3 & 4 (typically 6 hours)

Why Choose Us?

We specialize in flexible scheduling and private or semi-private classes with patient, individualized instruction from highly experienced instructors. We have pricing set up for one person with discounted pricing for private groups. Our course is not rushed and you WILL get substantive time in the water to practice your skills. Public classes tend to train many students at once with limited ability for direct and individualized attention from the instructor. 

 

Check out our reviews to hear more from our many happy students! Check out our Instagram and Facebook to see footage from our recent tours and classes.

Our Transparent Pricing 

Build a custom training schedule that works best for you. We offer discounts for private groups between 2-6 students so you can invite your family and friends to get certified with you!

 

We also offer more deeply discounted public courses on a monthly basis but they do not feature the flexible timing and scheduling for private courses.

Public-Group Open Water Course - 4 to 6 Divers

  • These classes generally take place once monthly and the dates/times cannot be changed. This cost is also available for groups or four or more divers.

  • Course fee: $400

  • NAUI E-Learning: $121

  • Rental Equipment: $100/day (3 Days)

  • Total Cost: $821 per person 

Semi-private Open Water Course - Single Diver

  • This option offers flexible scheduling to work with your schedule and the dates are fully customizable. Often this is a private class but some dates may be combined with another students class to meet everyone's scheduling requirements. 

  • Course fee: $900

  • NAUI E-Learning: $121

  • Rental Equipment: $100/day (3 Days)

  • Total Cost: $1,321

Semi-private Open Water Course - 2+ Divers

  • This option offers flexible scheduling to work with your schedule and the dates are fully customizable. Often this is a private class but some dates may be combined with another students class to meet everyone's scheduling requirements.

  • Course fee: $600

  • NAUI E-Learning: $121

  • Rental Equipment: $100/day (3 Days)

  • Total Cost: $1,021

When comparing our cost to other scuba schools, consider their private course costs and the cost of rentals or required gear purchases for a more accurate comparison. We are fully transparent in our pricing - there are no hidden fees or additional requirement to purchase items. 

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Call or Text (831) 275-0142

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