Open Water Diver
950,00€
The PADI® Open Water Diver is the first level of certification for scuba diving. Accompanied by your instructor, you will learn during 4 days to dive at your own pace in a serene and secure educational environment. Comprising a theoretical part and a practical part, at the end of the course you will have the basic techniques and knowledge necessary to dive anywhere in the world to a depth of 18 meters. You will learn how to assemble and use your equipment independently, how to manage your buoyancy, how to solve common problems, how to evolve safely and how to approach marine life with respect.
Training offers :
2 persons: -5%
3 persons : -10%
4 persons : -20%
Included in the service
Number of dives
8 training dives (between 30 and 60 minutes per dive)
Theoretical training
Available in e-learning (5 to 10 hours)
Material
Equipment for all ages and all body types
Theoretical courses available in e-learning
You have the possibility to learn the theory from home in e-learning before coming. PADI eLearning allows you to easily integrate the theory of diving before you start your training with us, saving you time. Study the principles and terminology of scuba diving at a time and place convenient to you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, on a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor when you have a question. Once the theory has been validated, your instructor will go over the essential points with you in person.
Duration of the E-learning course
6 to 8 hours
Diving conditions
Prerequisites
Be able to swim
Medical certificate
Medical certificate of "no contraindication to diving" less than 1 year old
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
4 days
Departure time
9h
Arrival time
16h
Depth
Includes shallow dives (12 meters/40 feet), maximum depth allowed is 18 meters/60 feet
Maximum number of participants
4
Dive into adventure with the PADI Open Water Diver course
The PADI Open Water Diver course, considered the first crucial step in the PADI organization’s training program, is an essential course for beginner divers. This great experience offers the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of diving, discovering the necessary fundamentals such as equipment and techniques suitable for novices.
With this certification, you’ll acquire the essential skills to explore the underwater depths autonomously up to 18 meters, allowing you to admire the wonders of the marine world in their natural state while enjoying exciting adventures with a certified buddy. Don’t forget to reserve your place in advance to ensure optimum availability for this exceptional course!
Prerequisites and minimum age
No prerequisites are required to enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver course, supervised by a qualified instructor. However, you must be at least 10 years old to take part in this training or initiation course. Children aged 10 to 14 receive the Junior Open Water Diver level, which will automatically be upgraded to the standard level at age 15, enabling them to go on to Master Scuba Diver and Rescue Diver courses. We advise you to reserve your place in advance to guarantee optimum availability.
Number of dives and duration of training
The course comprises a minimum of five open-water dives, including four training sessions at various depths and one evaluation dive. These dives allow divers to explore different sites and levels of difficulty while enjoying an unforgettable first dive. The total duration of the course generally varies between 3 and 4 days, and can be adapted according to availability.
Program content
By completing the Open Water Diver program, you’ll benefit from comprehensive instruction divided into several stages:
– Theory session: learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including physics, equipment, planning and safety procedures.
– Pool or confined water sessions: develop practical skills such as breathing, buoyancy and underwater communication.
– Open water dives: put acquired skills into practice during instructor-led underwater explorations.
Opportunities after certification
Once you’ve earned the invaluable Open Water Diver certificate, you’ll be able to explore the depths of the sea up to 18 meters in the company of an equally certified buddy. With this experience, you’ll master the equipment and techniques essential for safe underwater adventures.
Thanks to the knowledge and skills acquired during your training with a qualified instructor, you’ll not only be able to appreciate the beauty of the underwater world in its natural state, but also consider continuing your diving career by exploring attractive specialties such as deep diving and wreck diving, to name but a few.
FFESSM equivalence
Obtaining PADI Open Water Diver certification at a recognized training center enables you to obtain the equivalent of level 1 (Plongeur Niveau 1 – PA1) within the French Federation of Underwater Studies and Sports (FFESSM). Holders of this certification can apply to the French federation for official recognition.
Dive into the fascinating world of the underwater world in France with a PADI Open Water Diver course offered by a dedicated center! Under the supervision of an experienced instructor, the sessions will enable you to acquire in-depth knowledge in theory and practice. Armed with these new skills and information, you’ll be ready for incredible underwater adventures as you explore the hidden treasures of marine sites.
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