Open Water Scuba Diver (OW) is an entry-level diver certification.
Your underwater adventure begins! Imagine watching the water level move up your mask as you
slowly go below the surface – and continue to breathe! It’s the most exciting feeling imaginable
and yours when you become an Open Water Scuba Diver! Open Water Scuba Diver is our entry
level scuba certification course during which you will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills
to safely scuba dive in open water. When you complete your class you and your buddy will be
free to explore and discover the many wonders of the underwater world...and, you will have
earned a Open Water Scuba Diver certification card – the most respected diver certification card
in the world! Come on and dive in...a lifetime of fun, adventure, memories, experiences, and
new friends awaits you!
What Will You Learn?
Your contracted instructor will teach you about dive equipment, the science of diving, responsible diving practices and the environment. You will also learn many skills in the water with practice time for your safety and comfort; and complete your training with a minimum of five open water dives.
How Do You Get Started?
As long as you are 10 years or older and in good physical condition, you can enroll in an Open Water Scuba Diver course. Sign up for your class, grab your bathing suit and get ready to have FUN!
*Please note, class instruction is contracted to a 3rd party NAUI Certified Instructor and not affiliated with Venice Dive Center. No refunds once logged in to eLearn or class has started, reschedule fee if within 1 week of class start date. Certification is not guaranteed by purchase and requires completion of training
and passing all exams/dives.
Students need to supply their own mask, snorkel, fins and booties. Extra fees for check out dive locations
Ready To Get Certified?
Get Started Today!
● 1 Classroom Session
● 2 Pool Sessions
● 2 Days of Check Dives*
● eLearning
● The instructor also offers private classes*
Includes a book kit and digital/plastic certification cards
May include additional fees*
$600/Person