Open Water Scuba Diver

Open Water Diver Certification

Learn to Dive the Right Way — From Your Very First Breath Underwater

Most dive shops teach you just enough to pass. Large classes (often up to 12 students per instructor), rushed pool sessions, and shortcuts like over-weighting beginners are the norm. The result? Divers who may have a certification card but lack real confidence or control in the water.

We do things differently.

Our course is designed to create safe, skilled divers, not just cardholders. With no more than 3 students per instructor, you’ll get the focused, personalized instruction you need to truly master scuba from the start.

What Makes This Course Different?

• True neutral buoyancy training from day one
  No over-weighting or lazy teaching. You’ll learn to move effortlessly through the water — a skill other shops often save for an “advanced” class.
• Unlimited time
  You’re never rushed through your training. If you need more time, you get it — at no extra cost.
• Safety-focused certification
  We won’t sign off on your certification until you’re truly ready. That means you’ll be a competent diver, not just a certified one.
• Smaller classes = better learning
  With a maximum of 3 students per instructor, you’ll get the attention and feedback that’s nearly impossible in larger classes.

What You’ll Learn

• Gear use and care
• Buoyancy control and underwater movement
• Emergency procedures and problem-solving
• Dive planning, physiology, and safety
• Specialty dive skills: Altitude Diver included, plus your first Deep Dive

Course Includes:

• Online learning access
• As many pool sessions as needed
• Four open water training dives
• Altitude Diver specialty certification
• First dive of your Deep Diver course
• Option to complete Nitrox, Computer Diver, and full Deep Diver course the same weekend

Prerequisites:

• Age 12+
• Swim 200 meters
• Float/tread water for 10 minutes

Ready to Dive the Right Way?

You’ll walk away from this course with real confidence, strong foundational skills, and the ability to safely enjoy the underwater world. Click below to get started — we’ll follow up right away to get you geared up and scheduled.

Have any questions or want to learn more? Contact us!