The average cost to obtain your certification will vary by dive course and location. An Open Water Diver certification requires knowledge development and in-water training. eLearning costs around $230 USD. After you complete this, you will begin your in-water training with your chosen Dive Shop at an additional cost. Please contact your Dive Shop directly for pricing as costs may vary by location. If you have already purchased your eLearning, please be sure to inform your Dive Shop.
Anyone age 10 years and older can learn to dive and explore the underwater world. knowledge development provides the fundamentals you need to confidently advance to your in-water dive training. With eLearning you can read, watch videos, and take quizzes at your own pace before moving on to the next step. During in-water training, an experienced Instructor will help you learn the necessary dive skills to become a safe and competent diver. Find out the benefits of underwater connection with your Open Water Diver certification!
Your scuba diving certification is for life! However, diving regularly is highly recommended to maintain your dive skills and knowledge. Try to avoid long periods without diving (6 months or longer). If you haven’t been scuba diving recently, you should take the Reactivate Scuba Refresher.
After learning basic diving skills in confined water (a pool or pool-like environment), you and your Dive Instructor will make four open water dives, usually over two days. On these dives, you’ll get to apply the dive skills you learned in confined water and explore the underwater world.
With a scuba diving certification, you can explore the underwater world, experience amazing marine wildlife, and learn how to protect our blue planet. With a Open Water Diver certification, you can dive anywhere in the world up to 18m/60ft, book dive excursions with boats or resorts, get air fills and rent scuba tanks, rent scuba gear, and meet fellow ocean lovers from the world’s largest diver community.
dive education and dive certifications fall under recreational diving or professional diving: Beginner, Continuing Education, and Professional.
Beginner: Open Water Diver is the first dive certification. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to dive at home or abroad up to 18m/60ft.
Continuing Education: Expand your knowledge and dive skills after you’re Open Water Diver certified. ConEd dive courses prepare you to explore the underwater world at greater depths, extend your bottom time, discover your unique diving aptitude, and become a better dive buddy. Explore continuing education courses.
Professional: As a Divemaster or Instructor, you’ll learn how to lead dives and help others with their dive education. Explore Pro courses.
To complete your scuba diving certification, you must swim 200 metres/219 yards (or 300 metres/328 yards in mask, fins and snorkel) without stopping, and float/tread water for 10 minutes, using any swimming methods you want. There is no time limit.