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A licence takes three or four consecutive days, so where you sit the course decides how much of your holiday it eats. These 15 compare the open-water courses on price, class size, and how warm the water is when you do your skills.
Try scuba in Barcelona with a patient instructor, small groups, underwater photos, and a gentle beach entry for beginners.
“loved every minute of it. was a quiet day and was one on one with the diver. saw octopus and fish and some other wierd and wonderfully items. an amazing experience I will never forget. only wish I could have done it longer 😊”
Earn a worldwide PADI Open Water certification in Sharm el Sheikh with three days of training, Red Sea dives, equipment, meals, and hotel pickup.
“Great experience getting out PADI Advanced Open Water Certification with Rahma. Sharm El-Sheik is absolutely stunning. I would strongly suggest skipping the shore diving the first day and have the boat dive the two days”
Try scuba in Tossa de Mar from Mar Menuda Beach, with PADI instructors, underwater video, clear water, and chances to spot octopus and seahorses.
“I had a fantastic experience. The instructors, Pepe and Harry were outstanding !! I was given clear instructions before going in to the water. It was 1st time for me but already thinking of coming back for more lessons.”
Review of Phuket’s beginner scuba course to Racha Yai, with two guided sea sessions, meals, equipment, pickup, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Very good experience, had a very informative instructor and all the boat crew were friendly and welcoming”
Try your first scuba session in Crete’s calm Agia Pelagia Bay with a PADI instructor, small groups, full gear, and hotel pickup.
“It was great and safe, the instructors were great and helped to defeat ure fears. Definitely going to come back!”
Try scuba in St. Thomas without certification, with a PADI instructor, small groups, reef time, snorkeling, snacks, and practical health rules.
“Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They treated us great and we’re very patient with everyone. I would go there again”
Try scuba in Tenerife with Scubanana, including instruction, gear, insurance, and a guided underwater session for beginners.
“It was an amazing experience! It was my first time and everything was just super professional and friendly at the same time! I do recommend them.”
Review of Oahu’s open-water shark swim, with Galapagos sharks, expert guides, small groups, photos, pricing, safety, and practical tips.
“The crew were super knowledgeable and friendly. I felt safe at all times. I would do this again! Make sure you are a good swimmer with snorkel experience.”
Try beginner scuba in Tossa de Mar with trained instructors, equipment, insurance, and underwater photos for $78.64 per person.
“Kristina, Evans and one more team member were very professional throughout the conduct. There was one guide with one person who was taking care of everything. I felt completely safe inside water. Before the dive, there was a quick briefing of the equipments and signals. Super Dive, the diving company, is authentic and really professional.”
Review of Dubai’s 3-day PADI Open Water course, with costs, training details, schedules, instructors, value, and booking advice.
“Fantastic few days learning to dive with the Nemo Diving Centre with some very experienced instructors (especially Hasan) who were incredibly patient and attentive throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed learning new skills as the instructors foRead more”
Learn scuba skills in Koh Tao with La Bombona’s small-group PADI course, pool training, four ocean sessions, equipment, and certification.
“Had an amazing experience and an fantastic instructor!! (Julian is the best🤪). I recommend everyone who wants to dive in Koh Toa, to have your experience by this company”
Review of Sea Spirit’s certified diver trip from Giardini Naxos to Taormina’s Isola Bella Marine Reserve, with two boat-led dives.
“I did 10 dives in early Sept with Sea Spirit instructors Filipi, Carmelo and Swann. Fantastic experience all round. Clear communication with Cilla from the office for planning my dives. Good equipment sanitized every day, clear routines and instructions on the boat and during dive briefings; yummy Sicilian snacks and epic soundtrack during the navigations. Felt safe prior to and during my dives with this crew. The guys from Sea Spirit are very experienced divers, very professional and supportive. They have the best knowledge about local dives sites, adapting to weather conditions fast and know where to find the best wildlife underwater. Any issues that arise they manage it gracefully…”
Learn scuba in Cabo with PADI pool training, a 30-minute ocean session, small groups, and clear advice on extra fees and pickup.
“I had never been scuba diving, but my husband is pretty experienced. The training was good and each person had an experienced diver to help guide them underwater. I never felt unsafe and we had a wonderful time!”
Try PADI scuba in Ibiza with a 30-minute underwater session, snorkeling, gear, drinks, and friendly instructors from San Antonio.
“People were very pleasant and really wanted us to enjoy the trip. All the kit is on the boat. We were given wetsuits etc. And had very pleasant dive. They divided us into groups and took us a dive relevant to experience and ability. Excellent value for money.”
Earn a PADI Open Water certificate in three days near Kenting, with small classes, meals, equipment, and English instruction available.
“Excellent experience doing Advanced Open Water course. Highly knowledgable and passionate staff fluent in English. I was impressed by the excellent facilities and optimal location. I will be back to dive more with TDC”
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