Diving is personal. It is a personal experience that changes lives. You will not be the same person after learning to dive as you were before. Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world!

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Come discover another world! Learn how to become weightless as you glide through kelp forests and explore local marine life. Our knowledgeable and experienced instructors will guide you through the course materials and then take you into our heated pool to practice skills and have fun. Then hop on one of our friendly and comfortable dive boats to start your Ocean Adventures.

What does it take to become a certified diver?
Typically, all it takes is four days of training. PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. We offer group, semi private, private and “girls only” classes to accommodate every need. Open Water classes are conducted on a regular basis, typically over 2 consecutive weekends.
-Day One: 5 Academic Sessions
-Day Two: 5 Pool Sessions
-Day Three: 2-3 Ocean Dives
-Day Four: 2-3 Ocean Dives

Group Boat Diving Class: The most common way to get certified. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates. (Scroll down to see our Scheduled Classes) Open water dives are conducted from boats and/or Catalina Dive Park. $595

California Diving Group Class: The best of both worlds. It will prepare you for real California Diving. One day boat diving/ or Catalina Dive Park and one day beach diving. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates. $495

Beach Diving Group Class: Our most economic option. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates. Open water dives are conducted at local beaches. Total cost: $395

eLearning Class: Our online option. Complete your home-study AND your classroom sessions online and join a Group Class for your pool and ocean dives. $535

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Private Training: Our executive option. It is a training option for you if you would like to have a more personalized schedule (faster or slower than regular) and a one-on-one training at your home, office or at our dive center. It is all up to you. $750 plus dive boat fees for you and your instructor. The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $125 per day.

Semi-private Training: Complete the pool sessions at your or our pool, the academics at your or our office at anytime convenient for you and the open water dives are concerned, you can join an existing group of Open Water students and complete your training while diving with other enthusiastic divers and share the adventure and fun. $550 plus dive boat fees for you and your instructor. The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $125 per day.

Executive Platinum Training with Catalina Weekend and Gear Package: This is the option for those used to "Executive Platinum" treatment. Complete the pool sessions at your or our pool, the academics at your or our office at anytime convenient. For the Ocean Dives, we arrive to Catalina Friday (select departure time based on your schedule) and complete your 4-6 open water dives during the weekend (midweek option also available). $2850
Inclusions:
2 night stay on Catalina Island in a nice centrally located hotel
Ferry tickets provided to and from Catalina with Commodore Lounge Upgrade.
Training Materials (Open Water manual, log book, electronic dive planner).
Certification Card issued by PADI (valid everywhere in the world, never expires).
Snorkeling Equipment: Great Quality Mask, Fin, Snorkel, Boots and Gloves Package.
Rental Equipment for the Training: Regulator, BCD, Tank, Weights, Wet Suit, Bag.
Personalized Training by our Professional Instructors.
Optional Sunset Snorkeling Excursion.
Skin Diving & Snorkeling Training.

“Girls Only” Class: For those ladies who wish to have some “girlfriend time” while enjoying new adventures. Become a scuba diver and escape to a peaceful place to renew your energy and excite your senses. Learn with girls from girls! $595

Referral: For those, who wish to dive in warm water rather than in California. You can complete the Academic and Pool Sessions here in California and dive anywhere you plan on going. We will help you to locate a PADI facility at your dive destination where you can complete your training and gain the Open Water Diver Certificate. The training takes only one weekend. You can do it linked together with any of our scheduled classes for $285 or privately for $350. Price includes all training materials and primary rental equipment.

What does the course fee include?

• Tuition fee
• Boat Fees (except for Private and Semi-Private training)
• Study materials (Open Water crew-pack with book, dive table, log book)
• Lifetime "PADI Open Water Scuba Diver" certification card
• Rental of primary scuba gear (wet suit, regulator, BCD, weights, tank)
• Ocean Adventures Dive Club membership.

Students are required to purchase their own personal equipment: mask, fins, boots, gloves, snorkel, dive bag and a timing device.

What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is older than 10-years-old and in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.

You will need sign a Medical Certification Statement (download here)