PADI Open Water Course...
              ...take the plunge!

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Overview

The internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver course is your passport to a lifetime of exciting underwater exploration. We'll equip you with everything you need to dive as a qualified diver. The course schedule is flexible to meet today's busy lifestyles and there are options for learning the theory at home or in a more social group situation. We can schedule your dives either over a few months or in just a couple of weekends.

At Cruise the Blue Diving Ltd we pride ourselves on providing you with a comprehensive, safe and fun diver training experience. Our professionally trained instructors have over 60 years combined diving experience! We have dived all over the world and have a wealth of knowledge we want to share with you.

We prefer to provide diver training courses on a one-to-one basis or in small groups; this ensures you receive personal attention and assistance. We go the extra mile to ensure that after you complete our course, you are a skilled and confident scuba diver with plenty of opportunities to get out diving and use your new skills.

Who can learn to dive?

Anyone can learn to dive. We have trained and certified an assortment of men, women and children from ages 8 to 75, students, mothers, models, mechanics, bankers, lawyers and fishermen!

Learn something you'll enjoy for the rest of your life! From the first day, diving starts transforming your life with new experiences to share with friends.

PADI Open Water Course - What's involved?

• Diving theory
  During the course you will complete 5 knowledge development modules, which cover the fundamentals of scuba diving including dive equipment and techniques. Your knowledge is assessed in 5 quizzes and a final evaluation. You will be expected to watch videos and study a manual at home prior to coming along to sessions.
• Pool dives
  You will complete 5 pool dives where you will learn essential scuba diving skills. Skills are demonstrated by your instructor and then you will practice them yourself. In some cases we will show you several different techniques so that you can decide the method you prefer. You will also participate in a swimming ability assessment.
• Open water dives
  You will do 4 open water dives and an optional free dive. Your dives will be safely conducted in clear, calm water with a maximum depth of 6-12 metres (20-30 feet). This is where you have a chance to put the skills you have learnt to use and interact with the amazing underwater world.

Scuba Diving Equipment

We provide all scuba equipment. This includes BCD, regulator and gauges, tanks and weights.

You will need to provide your own snorkelling equipment and a wet suit*. This must include mask, fins, booties, snorkel and a wet suit appropriate to the local water conditions. Your instructor will provide advice on equipment selection during your first knowledge development session. You will have an opportunity to purchase this equipment if you do not already have your own.

PADI Open Water Course Schedule

We offer three course scheduling options. One to one training where you call the shots and course dates and times are arranged as suitable to both instructor and trainee. Group training provided over 4 consecutive days or 2 consecutive weekends.

For full details, please ask for a schedule of upcoming course dates. NB. If you participate in group training it is important that you make a commitment to the training dates and times.

Sample course timetable

PLEASE NOTE

• You will need to arrange your own transport to and from all sessions and the open water dives however we will carpool where possible. Timeframes may be slightly shorter or longer, depending on rate of progress through the course requirements.
• It is important to arrive on time for sessions. If you miss part of the training you may need to drop out of the course and join the next one as we cannot easily make up any portion of training missed.
• Bring a lunch box each day including a bottle of water and snacks for breaks.
• Bring swimming costume and towel as well as a rash vest or T shirt that can be worn in the water.
• For open water dives bring warm clothing and a waterproof jacket that can be worn over wetsuit between dives.

PADI Open Water Course Fees

Training with a group of 3-4 people costs $580 per person or for 2 people costs $775 per person. One to one courses cost $1100.

Additional costs include completing a doctor's medical, approx $50 and if required, purchasing your own snorkeling equipment and wetsuit for approx $400. If any additional training is required beyond the standard course structure, tutorials may be charged at our standard rate.

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* Unless agreed by prior arrangement with your instructor.