Try our Discover Scuba PADI open water Referral programme. Do your classroom and pool work with us in Dublin and finish your dives while on holiday

What's it all about?

The PADI Open Water referral course is exactly the same as the full open water course except you decide what portion of the course you wish to do with us and you then refer the balance of the course to another PADI dive school while on holiday.

Normally you would do all the knowledge development and confined water training with us in Dublin and then take your referral paperwork away with you on holiday, where you would complete your Open Water Course by doing your remaining four open water certification dives with the other PADI dive center.

Open Water Course.

The open course consists of three sections.
(1) Knowledge Development. In this section you learn from a qualified Instructor about diving. This takes place in a classroom environment. There are five Knowledge development sections, with quizzes and a final multiple choice exam.
(2) Confined Water Training. In this section (which takes place directly after each knowledge section) you go to the swimming pool to learn all about scuba diving. Here you are taught the scuba skills you will need to become a qualified diver. You do five confined training sessions or more if you need to, remember this course is performance based not time based. You must also complete a 200 meter swim or a 300 meter swim with fins and snorkel, you also must complete a 10 minute water treat.
(3) Open Water Dives. Once all your confined water and knowledge development sections are completed satisfactory the last requirement is for you to complete Open Water dives 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the open sea. Once completed and you have mastered all skills you will be awarded your Open Water Certificate.

Who can do the course?

You must by 10 years of age or older on the start date of the course. You must be in reasonably good health and be able to swim. All participants must complete a medical statement prior to entering the water. Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

What do I need?

All you need is your swimming togs and a towel. We supply everything else.

How much does this cost?

The Open Water Course costs 590 Euro this includes all course materials including all scuba equipment you need to enable you to complete the Open Water program.

If you are doing the referral course the cost is 400 Euro this includes your open water crew pack (manuals, dive tables, logbooks etc) all knowledge development and confined water training with us.

How long will it take?

Our PADI Open Water course takes just 6 weeks and a weekend away to complete. However this course 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. The referral course also takes 6 weeks to complete.

Book your place on the next course!

To book a place on our next PADI Open Water Certificate Course just check out our 2006 schedule and call or e-mail us with your preferred course date. You may also use our on line booking form. Don't forget to mention the course date with your booking. A deposit of  150 Euro secures your place on the course. If dates are not convenient for you please ask and we may be able to arrange a special course for you. We also run private courses for groups of 4 or more.