PADI Open Water Diver Cert
Beginner$759.00
per person
Your passport to the underwater world — the certification that lets you dive anywhere on the planet to 18 meters (60 feet). This comprehensive course covers dive theory, equipment mastery, and essential underwater skills across classroom sessions, pool training in our private facility, and four open water dives at South Florida's best sites. Chad personally guides you through every skill, every dive, every step. This is where lifelong divers are made.
What's Included
- PADI Learning materials
- All equipment provided
- Private pool sessions
- 4 open water dives
- PADI Open Water certification card
- Underwater photos
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 12 (Junior Open Water 10-11)
- Ability to swim 200m or snorkel 300m
- Ability to float/tread water for 10 minutes
- Basic physical fitness
Course Details
The PADI Open Water Diver Cert is a beginner-level PADI certification course taught by a PADI IDC Staff Instructor at BluWave Divers in Orlando, FL. The course is completed in a single day. Class size is limited to 6 students to ensure personalized attention and safety.
Price: $759.00 per person + tax. Your course fee includes PADI Learning materials, All equipment provided, Private pool sessions, and more. All training takes place at dive sites across South Florida and the Keys, chosen for optimal conditions and marine life at your skill level.
Prerequisites: Minimum age 12 (Junior Open Water 10-11). Ability to swim 200m or snorkel 300m. Ability to float/tread water for 10 minutes. Basic physical fitness. Your instructor will review all requirements with you before the course begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does a PADI certification take?
- It depends on the level. Discover Scuba is a single day. Open Water Diver typically takes 3-4 days, including pool sessions, classroom theory, and open water dives. Advanced Open Water can be completed in 2-3 days.
- What is the minimum age for scuba certification?
- PADI Open Water Diver certification requires a minimum age of 10 years old (Junior Open Water). Full Open Water certification is available at age 15+. Discover Scuba experiences are available starting at age 10.
- Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
- You need basic water comfort and the ability to swim 200 meters (or 300 meters with mask, snorkel, and fins) and float or tread water for 10 minutes. These are PADI standards, and your instructor will work with you to build confidence.
- What gear do I need to bring?
- For certification courses, all essential gear is provided — BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, and tanks. We recommend having your own mask for the best fit. Our gear shop carries hand-picked equipment from Atomic, BARE, and Oceanic if you want to invest in your own.
- Where do the open water dives take place?
- Open water dives are conducted at dive sites across South Florida and the Keys, depending on the course and conditions. Your instructor will coordinate locations that offer the best visibility and marine life for your training level.