PADI OPEN WATER DIVING COURSE

The PADI OPEN WATER course is PADI’s flagship course, allowing you to dive to a depth of 18 meters without the supervision of a Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, or Instructor and to rent diving equipment on all five continents.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PADI OPEN WATER COURSE

• No minimum number of students required – we will start with you alone if necessary, as we run the course daily.
• Enables you to dive up to 18 meters deep.
• Online theory, pool sessions, and 2 dives up to 12 meters and 2 dives up to 18 meters.
• All included
• Available from age 10, with depth restrictions.

Description of the PADI Open Water Diver Course in Ibiza

The PADI Open Water Course is the first step to diving safely and under international diving standards in an incredible underwater world. The theory is completed online, while the practical training takes place with us over three mornings from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

PADI Open Water Course Online Theory

This includes the five theoretical modules from the Open Water manual, supported by video sessions and exercises at the end of each section. Once the theory is completed, you will take an exam (99% of students pass). Before starting pool or confined water training, you must complete the knowledge review up to section 3.

PADI Open Water Course Practical Training

Pool/Confined Water Dive:

• 5 sessions in a pool or confined water (a bay approximately 2 meters deep) where the instructor will teach you how to use your equipment.
• You will practice skills such as buoyancy control with the vest, mask removal underwater, and regulator recovery, as well as other essential exercises to ensure a safe and effective response in real situations.

Open Water Dives:

• 4 supervised dives in open water, reaching a maximum depth of 18 meters in the final two dives.
• You will practice the skills learned and apply the theory in the open sea.

Diving Course Duration

The course duration depends on your availability and learning ability, but it requires at least 3 days to complete, as outlined below:

1. First Step:

   • We send you the access codes for the online platform so you can read up to section 3 and complete the knowledge review or, if preferred, finish all the theory online.

2. First Day:

   • Confined water training (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes).

3. Second Day:

   • 09:30 AM – 1:30 PM → 2 open water dives (from our boat), reaching 12 meters deep.

4. Third Day:

   • 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM → 2 open water dives (from our boat), reaching 18 meters deep.
     • Congratulations! You are now a PADI Open Water certified diver if you finished ALL THEORY, allowing you to enhance your skills with more advanced courses like Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water.

How to Book the PADI Open Water Course in Ibiza

After reading this detailed course description, you can book safely and securely.

Diving Course Overview

• Minimum duration: 3 days
• Maximum depth: 18 meters
• Location: West Coast of Ibiza (San Antonio)
• Prerequisites:
  • Open Water Diver (from age 15)
  • Open Water Junior (ages 10 to 14, with a depth limit of 12 meters)
  • You must fill out a health declaration form. If any responses in the medical questionnaire are positive, you must provide a medical certificate (this can be arranged at a nearby clinic).
• Not recommended for:
  • Pregnant women
  • Individuals with active asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, pneumothorax, blood disorders or ear problems,contact us  if you have any question related to the  compulsory medical formularie.
  • PADI recommends waiting 18 hours before flying after your final dive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I become a PADI Open Water Diver in three days?

• Yes! As long as your practical skills progress smoothly, and sea conditions are favorable.

Is this the “PADI” course everyone talks about?

• Yes! This is the most famous diving course in the world, the PADI Open Water.

Can I start the PADI diving course if I have never dived before?

• Absolutely! Your first confined water session with your PADI instructor will give you full confidence.

Is the PADI Open Water course difficult?

• No! 99% of students pass.

I’m not a strong swimmer. Can I take the course?

• Yes! As long as you can swim 300 meters (without a time limit) and float for 10 minutes unassisted.

I have a question about the prerequisites.

• Contact us.

What are the next courses after PADI Open Water?

• PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver.
• You can complete both courses consecutively and become a PADI Rescue Diver in just 9 days.

Detailed Description of the PADI Open Water Course

If you want to become a certified diver, this is the perfect diving course for you! It qualifies you to dive up to 18 meters deep worldwide, rent equipment, and dive without an instructor.

This course is primarily practical, with a theory component that includes a final exam and hands-on training.

Theory: Completed online through the PADI e-learning platform.

PADI Open Water Online Theory (Approx. 8 Hours)

Essential for certification, online theory covers:

• 5 well-explained sections, each with a knowledge review at the end.
• Any questions can be discussed with your assigned instructor.

PADI Diving Course Practical Training

Confined Water Sessions (Approx. 1 hr 30 min)

• Once theory up to section 3 is completed, you’ll do 5 practical modules in a pool or confined water to master equipment handling, buoyancy, mask clearing, regulator recovery, and more complex exercises for real-life diving situations.

Open Water Dives (4 dives, in 2  mornings )

• 2 dives up to 12 meters
• 2 dives up to 18 meters
• Practice the skills learned in confined water and apply theory in real dives, under the supervision of PADI instructors.

Diving Course Inclusions

✔ PADI Certification Fees (PIC & e-card)
✔ Instructor-led training
✔ Full diving equipment
✔ Online learning materials (lifetime access to the Open Water Diver manual)
✔ Insurance during training
✔ Boat transport to dive sites

Diving Course Exclusions

✖ Non-training dives (Once the course is completed, recreational dives are charged separately).

BOOK YOUR PADI OPEN WATER COURSE NOW

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