PADI Open Water Diver Course

PADI is by far the largest and most popular Scuba diver certifying system in the world and for good reason. Courses are fun, safe, relevant, and packed with excitement! No matter what country you are in, your PADI qualification will be recognised.

To learn to dive, first, complete the medical questionnaire to make sure you are medically fit to dive. Pay your deposit and select your course dates. You receive your PADI eLearning theory to complete before the first practical session.

The practical part takes just four days! We make it very easy and convenient for you with our on-site dive pool (the only one in the Wellington Region). Our pool is where you learn to dive, so we can go at your pace, no matter how long it takes. During the first weekend, you learn and practice all the necessary dive skills. Once completed, you will be ready for the sea dives.

During the second weekend, you complete four sea dives, two per day. This is where we confirm and practice the skills you learnt in our pool – all under direct supervision. You will also complete a simple 300m swim (no time limit and wearing wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins).

Once you are a certified diver, you get an eCard on your PADI App & Account and any PADI Dive Centre can confirm your certification online. You're also qualified to attend the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, and our regular Dive Days!

Our aim is to prepare you for the fascinating adventure of diving.

If you have any questions please call, email or stop by our Dive Store.


PADI Open Water Diver course at a glance:
Digital theory: Open Water Diver eLearning Course (allow 8-14 hours)
Practical: One weekend pool training, one weekend with four sea dives
Options: One-on-one or unscheduled dates – additional costs apply.
Start Time: 8.30am each day.

Location:
We are located at 9 Marina View, Mana, Porirua; just north of the Paremata bridge on SH1. Look for the big yellow building. Our Location

Prerequisites:
Be at least 10 years old (special conditions apply for 10 and 11-year-olds)
Be able to swim 300m (mask, snorkel and fins, no time limit) and swim/float for 10 minutes.
Be medically fit to dive. Check the Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire. If you answer YES to any of the questions or have any doubts, a visit to your doctor is required.
eLearning must be completed before your pool training can begin.
Complete the Optional RDP Tables Quiz and Exam after the final exam if you don’t have a dive computer.

What to Bring:
Completed Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire.
If Under 18 years – bring a Parent or Legal Guardian to sign your forms.
A pen, swimming costume, towel and a snack for the breaks.
Any personal dive equipment you wish to use.
The balance of your course fee.

Cost:
Scheduled Open Water Diver Course Fee: total is $750.00; deposit is $300.00.
Includes: PADI eLearning Course, Dive Gear Rental, Pool Sessions, and Sea Dives. Rental wetsuits are available in stock sizes only. Other sizes are available for purchase. Made-to-measure options can be ordered and purchased.
10% off all in-store purchases during your course. Does not include packages.
$20 off your course fee for every person you get to sign on with you.

When:
Scheduled courses year-round, see our online calendar or ask in store.

Looking for different dates or smaller classes? Ask about our one-off course options. Let us know what you need and we will do our best to help (conditions may apply).

Booking your course
Course bookings can be made in-store, via email, online or over the phone
The deposit of $300.00 secures your place on a course and purchases your eLearning course.
Deposits are transferable to another person but are not refundable.
eLearning courses, once redeemed, cannot be transferred.
Before we can send you the eLearning link, we require your full name, date of birth, a valid personal email address and phone number.
Your course balance is to be paid before we can begin your pool training.