Open Water Diver

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba diving certification, recognized globally for its comprehensive curriculum and high standards. This foundational course introduces beginners to the wonders of the underwater world, teaching essential skills and safety protocols needed to dive independently with a buddy. Through a combination of classroom sessions, confined water training, and open water dives, participants learn basic dive theory, equipment usage, dive planning, and underwater communication. By the end of the course, divers emerge with the knowledge and confidence to explore the ocean depths up to 18 meters (60 feet) under the guidance of a certified dive professional. The PADI Open Water Diver certification is not just a passport to adventure but a transformative journey into a realm of endless fascination and discovery beneath the waves.

The Open Water Diver class involves two weekends of training. The first weekend is in the pool and the second weekend is spent completing the open water skills at LAKE PHOENIX. Because of our individualized approach, we work to accommodate students that may need more time and instruction to be fully comfortable, competent, and safe divers. We are able to accommodate students that have a non-traditional schedule and will work around what best suits their time frame.