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Open Water Diver

This course is designed by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) to allow you to take your first course without any diving experience.

Duration

3 days*

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$428.00

6 dives
Instructor-guided
E-learning material
PADI Bilingual Guide
For ages 10 and up
International certification

* One day of online study and two days of practical sessions.

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Customer experiences

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★★★★★

I did my open water diving course at bocas dive center and the experience was great, highly recommended. Kelly was my instructor and her energy and enthusiasm made the experience even better.

Mati L

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★★★★★

Our family of 6 recently completed our Open Water Diver certification at Bocas Dive Center during our vacation in Bocas del Toro, and it was the highlight of our trip! A massive thank you to our instructors, Kelly and Mike.

Shahar P

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★★★★★

I did my Open water certification at Bocas dive Center and couldn’t have hoped for a better experience. My dive master Kelly made me learn fast and paid great attention to every details. She made it a memorable experience!

Maxime F

Wildlife you might observe during the course

Starfish

Bright orange echinoderm resting on sandy seabeds, moving slowly, regenerating arms, symbolizing tropical marine life in Bocas del Toro waters.

Squid

Intelligent cephalopod with changing colors, swift jet propulsion, large eyes, and fascinating nocturnal behavior in tropical Caribbean waters at night.

Coral

Living colonial organism forming colorful reefs, providing shelter, biodiversity, coastal protection, and essential foundation for underwater ecosystems everywhere today.

Summary of the PADI Open Water Diver course

E-learning

Access 5 sections of theory and videos at your own pace from your cell phone or computer.

Confined waters

Two sessions in calm waters you will learn to assemble, check and use your diving equipment.

Open water

Perform 4 dives in the sea, practice buoyancy, communication and problem solving.

Certification

Complete the course and get your PADI certification to dive worldwide.

Where is it done?

The course program takes place at Bocas Divecenter, a calm bay with good conditions throughout the year.

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