The PADI Open Water Diver qualification teaches you the foundation knowledge and skills you need to dive with a buddy, independent of supervision, to a maximum depth of 18m for age 15 and over and a maximum depth of 12m for ages 10-14 years.

This course differs from the PADI Scuba Diver Course in that you are certified to dive with a buddy, and not specifically with an instructor or divemaster.

It is typically run over 2 weekends or 4 days and includes 5 confined water dives (sheltered sea or the pool in Winter), 4 Open Water dives and 5 knowledge development sessions.

The PADI Open Water Diver Course costs Euro 595, which includes all tuition, materials, dives, certification and equipment (including wetsuit).

Book your place on an open water course now and we will send you out your open water pack to allow you to get started at home, we'll then contact you to arrange the best date. Booking only costs Euro 100.

Why not book this course online here or check out our Special Offers here!

If you want to learn to dive in the colder months and want to stay warm year round, you can even do your PADI Open Water course in a drysuit and get an extra dive and the PADI Drysuit Speciality course for only E105 extra.

Note: For all diving activities, certain medical conditions may require you to have authorisation from your doctor. If you tick yes to any of the items on the medical form, you must get authorisation to dive before you come. If unsure, read and/or download PADI medical statement .