PADI Open Water Diver Training
Course Cost: $799
Your First Real Adventure Starts Here
Learning to dive isn’t just a course - it’s the moment you stop watching the ocean from the surface and start exploring it from the inside. Across your training you’ll breathe underwater for the first time, master new skills, and experience the thrill of descending into real dive sites with your instructor by your side.
You’ll complete:
Five pool sessions to build confidence and control
Four open water dives where everything comes to life
A full progression from beginner to certified diver, ready to explore anywhere in the world
If you’ve already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, some skills may count toward your certification.
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How the Course Works
Your journey is built around three connected stages designed to take you from curious to confident.
Online Knowledge Development - Learn the essentials of scuba diving through PADI eLearning, at your own pace, from anywhere.
Confined Water Training - Practice buoyancy, breathing, and core skills in our custom-built training pool.
Open Water Dives - Head out to real ocean sites and put everything into action under the guidance of your PADI Instructor.
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Who Can Join
Minimum Age: From 10 years (we generally recommend 12+ for best comfort and learning). Younger students can join after a conversation with their guardian and may require a tailored approach.
Swimming Ability: You must be able to swim 200 metres continuously and tread water for 10 minutes.
Dive Medical: A completed RSTC Dive Medical is required. Any pre‑existing conditions must be cleared by your GP. Please complete this honestly before enrolling and before starting eLearning.
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The Gear You’ll Use
You’ll train with the same equipment divers use around the world, including:
A buoyancy control device
Regulator and alternate air source
Dive computer
Exposure protection suited to local conditions
We’ll walk you through every piece of gear so you feel confident before you hit the water.
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Learning Materials
PADI eLearning makes the theory flexible and accessible, with content available in multiple languages including Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, and Russian.
You’ll learn:
Scuba terminology and safety procedures
How to plan and execute dives
Skills demonstrated through videos and clear explanations
Your eLearning remains a valuable reference long after you’re certified.
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Start Your Certification
Begin today with PADI eLearning. Complete the online portion first, then join us for your practical training - and in just two days, you can become a certified diver ready to explore the world’s oceans.
Contact our team:
📧 info@divethecoromandel.co.nz
📞 +64 7 867 1580
Before booking, please read the Risk Disclosure Statement. Enrolling confirms you have read and agree to this document (Risk Disclosure Statement for Scuba/Snorkelling/Freediving).
Course Dates
Upcoming course dates:
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