Course overview

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most globally recognized scuba certification. Designed for beginners, this course transforms you into a confident diver through a combination of dive theory, confined water training, and open water exploration. Unlike a simple “resort dive,” this certification qualifies you to dive independently with a buddy to a depth of 18 meters (60 feet) anywhere in the world.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, you will master the following essential dive skills:

  • Equipment Setup: Assemble and inspect your BCD, regulator, tank, and weights
  • Buoyancy Control: Hover effortlessly and protect marine life
  • Safety Drills: Handle out-of-air scenarios and clear mask water confidently
  • Dive Planning: Use dive computers to plan safe, no-decompression dives
  • Navigation: Use a compass and natural landmarks to navigate underwater

Course Prerequisites

  • 1
    Minimum age: 10 years old (Junior Open Water Diver)
  • 2

    Swim 200 meters/yards (no time limit) OR snorkel 300 meters/yards

  • 3

    Float or tread water for 10 minutes without assistance

  • 4

    Good physical health (completion of medical questionnaire required)

Course curriculum

Knowledge Development (Theory)

Goal: Understand diving physics, physiology, and safety concepts.

PADI eLearning or Classroom

Complete 5 knowledge development sections
Understand how pressure affects your body and equipment
Pass the Quizzes and Final Exam (75% passing score required)

Equipment Workshop

Hands-on learning of standard scuba gear
Pre-dive safety checks (BWRAF) practice
Understanding air management

Practical Training (Water)

Goal: Apply skills in confined water (pool) and then the open ocean.

Confined Water (Pool Skills)

Master regulator clearing and recovery
Practice emergency air sharing with a buddy
Learn proper weighting and trim

Open Water Certification Dives

Complete 4 open water dives (max 18m/60ft)
Demonstrate core skills to your instructor in a real environment
Log your dives and receive your PADI certification card

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The PADI Open Water Diver course is performance-based, meaning you progress as you master each skill. Typically, the course takes **3 to 4 days** to complete. This includes your eLearning (theory), confined water pool sessions, and the 4 required open water dives. We offer flexible scheduling to fit your holiday or weekend plans.

You do not need to be an Olympic athlete, but basic water comfort is required for safety. Before your open water dives, you must complete two swimming requirements:
1. **Swim 200 meters/yards** (any stroke, no time limit) OR snorkel 300 meters/yards with mask, fins, and snorkel.
2. **Float or tread water for 10 minutes** without touching the bottom or sides of the pool.

No, your PADI Open Water Diver certification is **valid for life** and does not expire. However, if you do not dive for an extended period (usually 6 months or more), we highly recommend taking a **PADI ReActivate®** (Refresher) session to brush up on your skills and safety knowledge before your next dive trip.

Standard glasses cannot be worn inside a dive mask because the arms break the mask’s seal. However, you can wear **soft contact lenses** while diving. Alternatively, you can purchase a dive mask with prescription lenses tailored to your eyesight.

The **PADI Scuba Diver** course is a subset of the Open Water course, taking only about 2 days. It certifies you to dive to 12 meters (40 feet) but *only* under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. The **PADI Open Water Diver** course is the full certification, allowing you to dive independently with a buddy to **18 meters (60 feet)**.

PADI Open Water Diver Course Semporna

Package Price:

Original price was: RM1,900.00.Current price is: RM1,388.00.

27% Off

  • Groups

1:4

  • Lessons

Theory & Dives

  • Duration

4 Days

  • Quiz

Knowledge Reviews

  • Level

Beginner

  • Certification

PADI

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