If you want to dive anywhere you want, with anyone you want, join the Open Water Diver program. This is your international certification to become part of an exclusive group of underwater explorers that most people only dream about joining! Learning to dive is much easier than you think.

Requirements:

• Masks, fins, and snorkel
• It is critical to have a properly fitting dive quality mask, fins, and snorkel. Therefore these items are required for class. Purchase with confidence at Ocean First or bring in what you already have for evaluation.
• Ages 10 and up
• Completion of this self medical questionnaire.
• Note* If you answere 'yes' to question 3,5,10 or any question in boxes A-G on the medical questionnaire, you must also complete this medical release, have it signed by medical professional, and submitted to Ocean First no later than 48hours before your class.

Step 1: Online Training (Included in price)

After you enroll you will be given a log-in to access your online training materials. Please make sure you complete all of your online training BEFORE your first day of class to ensure that you get the most value from the classroom and pool training. Estimated completion time = 10 hours

Step 2: Classroom & Pool Training (Included in price)

Each day of the open water scuba course includes a short classroom workshop reviewing dive theory and then the majority of the time in the pool practicing scuba skills. We encourage students to continue practicing even after their pool training ends and offer unlimited complimentary practice sessions until students have completed their checkout dives. Estimated completion time = 18 hours

Step 3: Open Water Checkout Dives (Included in price, must be scheduled and completed within 6 months of completion of step 2)

Your final step is completing four open water checkout dives. We offer a number of local, domestic, and international dive trips every month, so there are plenty of options to choose from. If you’ve already scheduled a trip, we are happy to provide a SSI referral, which will allow you to complete your checkout dives while on your vacation. Note that rental equipment is available for your open water dives at an additional cost.

*We require all students bring a mask, snorkel, fins, bathing suit, and towel each night for class. Most open water students purchase our Open Water System, which includes a mask, neoprene mask strap, mask defog, mask cleaner, snorkel, fins, booties, and mesh bag. A rental BCD, regulator, alternate air source, tank, and weights are provided for your classroom and pool portions of class.