With PADI, learning is fun.
You can start learning to scuba dive today, in the comfort of your home, with the world’s largest training agency. Courses are supported with professional manuals and DVDs making learning easier. Once you develop a knowledge base in your own time, at home, you’ll review this knowledge under the supervision of your instructor, do practice dives in confined water and controlled conditions, then conduct four completion dives at sea (not in an isolated inland quarry or lake but the real sea where you most probably will dive in the future!).
The four-day Open Water Diver course results with full qualification recognised throughout the world, to a maximum depth of 18 metres. Once on the course, you’ll find yourself in a friendly, non-pushy, informal atmosphere becoming part of our own diving society. You’ll train, share, learn and enjoy diving with us, as part of the global PADI crew.
Our courses include all listed items with no hidden costs. Indeed, at UE the cost includes manuals, slates, log book pages, scuba equipment rental*, all air fills, all pool time, full PADI certification and diver ID card. You are only asked to pay the relevant boat fees where vessels are used.
Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with us first to see how credit from these courses may apply.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (sea) dives.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. Generally the course is conducted over four consecutive days or two weekends.
What is included?
PADI Open Water Crew-Pak, loan of the PADI Open Water DVD, Log Book Pages, Air fills and SCUBA Equipment Rental*
*) For hygiene and comfort reasons, we do not provide masks, snorkels and neoprene boots. We have a wide range in stock and can help you to choose suitable ones with good fit – at 10% off advertised prices. Just drop in!