At Dolphin Scuba, now is the time to dive into PADI’s Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure.

Get your dive ticket in Perth in as little as two days!

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional to a maximum depth of 18m.

What do I need to start Scuba Diving?

• Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
• In Australia you must get a Diving Medical (AS 400.5.1) to enroll on the course.
• You must be older than the age of 14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program.
• For those of you who are between the ages of 12 and 14, the PADI Jr Open Water Diver program is available.

What will I do?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You do this by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or river) dives.

How long will it take?

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Dolphin Scuba’s learn-to dive program is performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. If you need more time you get it. Usually the Open Water course takes place over just 2 days or one weekend.

We also offer flexible schedules for groups of 3 or more.

What does the course include?

The Basic course price of $475 includes: Your PADI Open Water Diver Manual, Open Water DVD, Diver’s Log Book, Electronic Recreational Dive Planner, carry pouch, use of all scuba equipment necessary for the course, pool fees, certification fees and wall certificate.

The Deluxe course price of $595 includes: All of the above plus an additional boat trip to Rottnest Island making 2 dives and including use of all scuba gear. What do I need to provide? All you need to bring is your dive medical, your bathing suit and some snacks.

New!  Add PADI E-Learning for only $50.00

Add the PADI ELearning Option to your Open Water Diver Course in Perth and complete the academic portion of your course online. 

This is a great option and allows you to work on your Open Water Diver course anywhere anytime!

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Learn to Dive in Perth. You can complete your PADI Open Water Diver Course in as little as 2 days!

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How Does PADI ELearning in Perth Work?

• Once we process your order, we will send you an email containing your elearning access pass and a link to our PADI E-learning Page.
• After you complete all the segments of the PADI Open Water Diver course online, you can print your eLearning record and bring it in to start your underwater adventures in Perth.

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Where can I go from here?

Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in diving program, your next step in exploring the underwater world. Just ask your instructor for more information on the PADI Adventures In Diving program.

When can I start?

You can start right now!  Check our Calendar for our next course and you can learn to dive in two days...