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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER
The PADI Open Water Diver course, offered by GALAPAGOS SCUBA DIVING SCHOOL GALAPAGOSSCUBADIVING SAS, is designed for those who want to explore the vast underwater world, support ocean conservation and obtain the most globally recognized diving certification.
With a focus on safety, participants will learn to be skilled divers, control their buoyancy and respect marine life.
Phase 1. PADI eLearning® (online classes)
In the first phase, students complete the theoretical component through PADI eLearning®, https://www.padi.com/es/cursos/open-water-diver , allowing them to study at their own pace and convenience, with an estimated time commitment of 5-10 hours. Study online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question. The fee will depend on the country of origin.
Phase 2. With your Instructor (training) in a pool or pool-like environment
The second phase involves practice in a controlled environment, such as a swimming pool or similar, where participants become familiar with the diving equipment and gain confidence in their skills.
This phase requires approximately one day of training and is designed to ensure students are comfortable before moving forward.
- Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving
- Training time: 1 day
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
- Depth: as deep as the pool allows.
Equipment and logistics
Includes: Transfer of diving equipment to the pool area, PADI instructor, tank, weights, vest and regulator.
Not included: fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit ; if you do not have them, you must inform your instructor and there will be an additional cost.
Time required: 5 hours of practice in the pool.
Take this course if you want
- Explore the other 70 percent of our planet
- Support ocean protection
- See things you’ve never seen before
- Learn from a diving expert
- Have the most recognized diving certification in the world
Learn how
- Be a safe and skilled diver
- Assemble and use scuba diving equipment
- Control your buoyancy
- Approach marine life with respect
- Manage common problems
Phase 3. With your Instructor (training) in open water
The third phase takes place in open water, usually in the sea, where participants perform four dives under the supervision of an instructor.
Here, they apply what they have learned in a real-life environment as they explore the beautiful marine sites of Santa Cruz Island, such as Caamaño, Punta Estrada, El Bajo and El Barranco, Seymour, Mosquera, Daphne, Floreana and Bartolomé.
The choice of location will depend on sea conditions and the decision of the diving instructor.
- Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving
- Training time: 3-6 days
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
- Depth: Shallow dives expected (12m/40ft), maximum depth allowed is 18m/60ft
Equipment and logistics
Price
$1150 Open Water
$1220 Open Water for a single passenger
$900 Open Water Referido1
$1020 Open Water Referido1 for a single passenger
$600 Open Water Referido2
$650 Open Water Referido2 for a single passenger
$850 Scuba Diver
$900 Scuba Diver for a single passenger
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choose one of our courses
The PADI Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Discover Scuba Diving courses include materials/eLearning and certification processing.
For the PADI Divemaster, Rescue Diver, and Emergency First Response (EFR) courses, students must purchase the official PADI materials and eLearning separately.
Some courses require prior certifications and a minimum number of logged dives.
PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
$300 Discover Scuba Diving
$370 Discover Scuba Diving for a single passenger
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER
$1150 Open Water
$1220 Open Water for a single passenger
$900 Open Water Referido1
$1020 Open Water Referido1 for a single passenger
$600 Open Water Referido2
$650 Open Water Referido2 for a single passenger
$850 Scuba Diver
$900 Scuba Diver for a single passenger
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
$1100 Advanced Open Water Diver
$1195 Advanced Open Water Diver for a single passenger
Book your adventure
Explore the underwater wonders of the Galapagos Islands with our diving experts. Live a unique experience that combines safety, excitement and the impressive marine environment.
Phone
+593 96 759 5993
Location
Juan Leon Mera #693 e Isla Duncan
galapagosdivingschool@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Mon – Sun : 8:00 am – 17:00 pm
We are Galapagos Scuba Diving School S.A.S., experts in offering safe and memorable diving experiences in the Galapagos Islands, with a team of certified and passionate instructors.
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