PADI OPEN WATER DIVER
PADI Open Water Diver
If you want to become a certified diver, the PADI Open Water Diver is perfect for you.
The Open Water certification is the first autonomous scuba certification level, which means that you don’t need the supervision of a dive professional. You will also be able to dive to a max. depth of 18 meters / 60 feet.
The Open Water Diver is the most popular entry level scuba certification in the world and will open up many dive sites for you to explore and have fun!
PRICE
Open Water - $530
Open Water + PPB - $760
Including eLearning, full gear with dive computer, 19% Honduras Tax, and credit card fees.
Enrolling for the Open Water Diver you’ll enjoy a special student rate of just $45 per dive to do more fun dives after your course.
How long does it take?
3 DAYS
This is a 3-day course that is divided into 3 parts:
Knowledge Development: you will begin by completing the PADI eLearning from the comfort of your home without wasting time with classroom presentations during your vacation. We will send you your PADI E-Learning Material ahead of time.
Confined Water: in your first day you will complete 5 confined water dives with your instructor.
Open Water: afterwards, you will get on board one of our boats to do 4 open water dives with your instructor.
This course will allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters / 60 feet.
Add the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty to your package and learn how to glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover almost as if by thought.
Want a different schedule for your course? No worries, we can customize it to fit your needs!
Who can do it?
Available for ages 10 and up, it's the perfect experience for the whole family!
Scuba diving is an excellent option for couples! You always need a buddy to help you with your gear and share new adventures and experiences.
What will I learn?
During your PADI Open Water Diver Course you will learn how to:
Be a confident and skilled diver
Assemble, Disassemble and use scuba gear
Plan your dives
Manage your buoyancy
Respectfully approach marine life
Follow safety procedures
Why Roatan Divers?
As a Boutique Dive Center, we offer:
Small groups: maximum of 4 students per instructor, which means that we can focus on each guest's needs individually.
Boutique Service: our team handles all equipment set-up, tank changeovers, as well as rinsing and storing of gear
Best Boats: We're proud to have the best dive boats on the island, four custom-designed boats built for comfort, speed, and convenience. Spend less time in transit and more time diving!
New dive gear: all of our rental BCDs, regulators, wetsuits and masks are from Mares, one of the largest scuba equipment manufacturers in the world
PADI Eco Center: At Roatan Divers, we’re proud to be a PADI Eco Center, committed to ocean protection, diver education, and reducing our environmental impact every step of the way.
DIVE COMPUTER
Roatan Divers stands out as one of the few dive shops in Roatan that provides dive computers to students for use during all course dives.
Experience the latest technology as you track your depth, dive time, and No Decompression Limits (NDL), enhancing both your safety and learning throughout your course.
What is the price?
$530 per person
No Hidden Fees! This price includes Honduras Taxes (19%), Credit Card Fees and:
PADI eLearning
and Certification
Full Dive Gear
with dive computer
5 Confined
Water Dives
4 Open
Water Dives
Here's what you can expect from your Open water Diver Course
Frequently Asked Questions
about the PADI Open Water Diver
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YES! We will dedicate one instructor exclusive to your course and the maximum size of the group is 6 people.
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YES! You will use the BCD to help you float at the surface, but it is very important that you feel comfortable in the water. Also, in order to get your certification you will need to complete a 200-meter swim test.
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The Scuba Diver certification allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters / 40 feet under the supervision of a dive professional.
The Open Water certification is the first autonomous scuba certification level, which means that you don’t need the supervision of a dive professional. You will also be able to dive to a max. depth of 18 meters / 60 feet.
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Minimum 10 years old
Medical Form: You need to fill out a medical questionnaire. With any “Yes” response you will need a medical clearance to diving. You can acquire this at home or here on the Island at least one day prior to your dive. Ask us for the form!
Check for other PADI Courses
Include the Advanced Open Water Course to your package and gain more experience while exploring wrecks or deep dives