If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course.

PREREQUISITES:

• Participants must be 10 years of age or older
• If participant has a “yes” checked on their Diver's Medical Questionnaire form, we must insist they consult a physician before participating in any scuba diving programs. They will need to have a doctor sign off on a Medical Statement Participant Record, clearing them to scuba dive. This form must be presented to Underwater Phantaseas on the day of their scheduled participation.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• CLASS & POOL

There are two different format choices to complete the academics for your PADI Open Water Scuba Certification:

Option 1 - Traditional Format: Pick up your PADI Open Water Manual and Video at Underwater Phantaseas complete the homework (approx. 10 to 12 hours). In class, your instructor will review the material and administer four quizzes and a final exam. Pool training will also be completed and then you are ready to complete your Open Water Certification Dives.

Option 2 - Online eLearning Format: Register and pay online with PADI to access the PADI Open Water Manual and Video online. Complete all of the necessary academics at your convenience. This format allows for greatly reduced time in the formal classroom setting. Your instructor will complete your pool training and then you are ready to complete your Open Water Certification Dives.

• OPEN WATER DIVES

Students are required to complete 4 open water training dives over the course of 2 days, to complete the certification.

OPEN WATER CLASS & POOL DATES:

Weekend Classes (2 days, 14 hours)

Saturday & Sunday
Traditional format:  8:00am-3:00pm
eLearning format:  8:00am-12:00pm

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Weekday Morning Classes (3 mornings, 12 hours)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Traditional format:  8:00am-12:00pm
eLearning:  8:00am-10:30am

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Weekday Evening Classes (3 evenings, 12 hours)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Traditional format:  6:00pm-10:00pm
eLearning:  6:00pm-8:30pm

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Extended Weekday Evening Classes (3 evenings, 12 hours)

Tuesdays & Thursdays (over two weeks, alternating days)
Traditional format:  6:00pm-10:00pm
eLearning:  6:00pm-8:30pm

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KIDS ONLY Classes (4 evenings, 16 hours)

Usually Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Traditional Format:  4:00pm-8:00pm
eLearning:  N/A

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OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION DIVE DATES:

Saturday & Sunday (4 dives over 2 days)
Traditional/eLearning Format:  8:00am-approximately 3:00pm

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