PADI Open Water Dive Class

You have always wanted to try Scuba Diving so what are you waiting for?

Learn to Scuba Dive in just 2 Days right here in Crystal River Florida. Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Dive Class, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to learn to scuba dive and enjoy a lifetime of adventure and fun starting with American Pro Diving Center a Five Star PADI Facility in Crystal River Florida.

Throughout the PADI Open Water Dive Class, learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques of diver comfort and safety while having fun. After completion of our 2 day open water dive class earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification card that is recognized worldwide. You earn this rating by starting with home study education materials, completing knowledge development sessions, five confined water dives in the pool and four open water dives in fresh water springs. The dives start on site, in our indoor pool and then off to our crystal clear springs right here in Crystal River Florida.

Why should you take the PADI Open Water Dive Class?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional, obtain scuba tank air fills and most importantly gain the knowledge to dive safe. How many vacations have passed where you have been limited to just the pool, not knowing anyone where your staying, or family members don’t always share the same interests? Well memories of vacations to dive to see new sights, maybe a shipwreck and meeting new diver friends, or even family time together are no longer just in your dreams. Try something new by starting with the PADI Open Water Dive Class where the adventure begins.

How soon can I start the PADI Open Water Dive Class?

Your underwater adventure can start as soon as today with the online eLearning. Study and view these materials at home, and at your own pace, then come to American Pro Diving Center for your scheduled dive class. Our PADI Open Water Dive Class only takes 2 days after the home study. Scuba Classes include 2 or more persons and we have class year round. Offering a more personal service most classes usually have 2 to 6 students and if we do not have a class scheduled for the dates you require then we offer private classes too.

How much is the PADI Open Water Dive Class?

The cost of the PADI Open Water Dive Class is $499.00 which includes the education materials, all the rental dive gear, the boats to take you to the different dive sites, the PADI certification card upon completion, logbooks, entry fees, the Scuba Instructor, and most importantly all the fun in just 2 Days. This price requires two or more students scheduled in the class.

Requirements for the PADI Open Water Diver Class

Minimum age to take PADI Open Water Diver Class is 10 and older. Ages 10 and 11 year olds must have a parent or legal guardian in class and diving with youth. At the start of class both watch the Youth Diving Responsibility and Risks video and read and sign Youth Diving Responsibility and Risks form (see the forms link below and call us with any and all questions). Required time for class is 2 full days with the home study materials completed. Class time is 8:00am to 5:00 pm depending on how students are doing.

Upon Successful completion of this class you earn a PADI international Open Water Diver certification that never expires:

Age 10 and 11 year olds receives a PADI Junior Open Water Diver card which is labeled qualified to dive with parent or legal guardian or PADI Professional and must not exceed 40 feet in depth.

Age 12 to 14 year olds receives a PADI Junior Open Water Diver card which is labeled qualified to dive when accompanied by another certified diver who is of legal age or a PADI Pro.

Age 15 and older receives a PADI Open Water Diver card. Note- You can upgrade your Junior Open Water Diver certification card at age 15 or older so you no longer have age-related restrictions while scuba diving.

After booking your class You will be contacted by one of our helpful sales staff to go over the class schedule, what to bring, and send out your e-learning materials.

All bookings are subject to a 7 day cancellation policy. Inside 7 days all bookings are non transferable and non refundable.