Learn to dive in Melbourne: PADI Open Water

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Have you always dreamed of scuba diving?

Imagine swimming over coral reefs, exploring kelp forest or discovering sunken ship wrecks. This is what dreams are made of and it’s all possible when you learn to dive in Melbourne.

What is the PADI Open Water Diver Course?

The PADI Open Water Course is the first level of diving certificate. You’ll learn how to become a safe, competent and confident diver and you’ll be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters. When you finish your PADI Open Water Course at Ocean Divers you’ll feel proud of your accomplishments, you’ll have made new friends and you’ll have your ticket to dive anywhere in the world.

During your course, you’ll need to complete 5 knowledge development (theory) modules and 5 confined water (swimming pool) sessions and then you’ll be able to join us for 4 incredible dives in the ocean!

• Knowledge Development utilizing PADI’s latest teaching aids will keep classroom time to a minimum while ensuring you understand the basic principles of scuba diving.

• Confined Water Dives to learn and practice scuba skills. You’ll be in the hands of capable, experienced dive instructors in a safe and controlled environment which allows you to get comfortable with the gear and skills required for the course.

• Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore some of the most diverse and unusual marine life seen anywhere in the world! Apart from mastering diving skills your instructor will make sure you learn something about the environment you’re in. During your four training dives you will get a chance to make 2 shore or pier dives as well as 2 boat dives from Portsea.

Who Can Take the Course?

You need to be at least 10 years old (10 to 14 year olds earn the Junior Open Water Diver certification), able to swim 200 metres and in good physical health. No prior scuba experience is required.

Why Take the PADI Open Water Course in Victoria?

Scuba diving will open the way for you to discover the underwater environment; encounter different marine life, view extraordinary ocean topography from coral reefs  and kelp forests to explore sunken wrecks. Our ‘Open Water Diver’ course in Melbourne is an adventure, it’s safe and it’s a lot of fun.

Learn to dive in Melbourne and upon completion of your course, you will be certified to dive to 18 metres, just about anywhere in the world. You will be able to dive independently of an Instructor with the confidence and knowledge to buddy up with any other diver and go diving!

Why Learn to Dive with Ocean Divers

The short answer is that we are fun, friendly, professional, love teaching and have high regard for safety. We are a PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre which means we don’t just teach divers – we also teach Instructors!

We have years of experience so you can rest assured that you are diving with experts who understand the area and who have an ongoing passion for teaching diving! All of our PADI Instructors are professional, fun and have a love of teaching and sharing the amazing underwater world around Melbourne with new divers!

Price and Course Dates

For the current price, what’s included and upcoming dates, see our PADI Open Water Diver course page.

So are you ready to learn to dive in Melbourne with us? We’d love to be a part of your underwater adventures! If you’d like more information or to make a reservation, fill in our online contact form, or send us an email to: info@oceandivers.com.au  

Ocean Divers is a PADI Five Star Instructor Development Centre and a Scubapro Platinum Dealer. Established since 1972, Ocean Divers is the longest operating dive store in Melbourne.

We look forward to scuba diving in Melbourne with you soon!