What to Expect

The Theory

The theory is divided into 5 chapters. For each chapter, you will watch a video while answering multiple choice knowledge review questions. You may also reference the PADI textbook to provide additional information on any of the concepts. After each chapter, the instructor will review the questions with you and thoroughly explain any points you missed or areas where you need clarification.

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After each chapter, you will have a closed book quiz with 10 questions. This is to help reinforce your knowledge and prepare you for the final exam.

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The final exam contains 50 multiples choice questions and you will need to score 75% or higher to pass. Don’t worry, all of our instructors will prepare you well in advance.

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Alternatively, you may enroll in an e-course and complete your theory work in advance. Please contact us for more details.

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The Confined Water 

Once you have a good understanding of the diving theory, we will head to our on-site pool for hands-on skills training. The instructor will run through the steps for a number of different skills, and provide a demonstration for each. After the demonstrations, you will be asked to practice the skill, and perform it until you can complete it with ease. Don’t worry, we will practice the skills together and do not hesitate to take extra time if needed.

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The Open Water Dive

In order to complete your training, we will complete four dives in the ocean with the first two dive at  a maximum depth of 12meters and dives 3 and 4 at a maximum depth of 18 meters. At the beginning of each dive we will repeat a series of skills you already practiced during the confined sessions (it usually takes 5 – 10 minutes at the beginning of each dive). After we complete the skills, we go into exploratory mode and search for marine life.

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The certification

The PADI Open Water Diver license is recognized worldwide and valid for life, allowing you to dive independently to 18 meters max. This experience will expand your understanding of the ocean and how lucky we are to explore the wonders it holds.