PADI Open Water Diver Course
Look no further if you are ready to explore the underwater world of Bonaire
Start scuba diving!
In 2 to 3 days, we will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified diver. We'll take you through the fundamentals of diving, including equipment setup, underwater communication and safety procedures. But that's not all - our experienced instructors will guide you through a series of open water dives, giving you the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and explore the beautiful underwater environment of Bonaire.
After the PADI Open Water Diver course you:
are a confident and certified diver
know how to plan for safe dives with your buddies
are trained to help solve minor inconveniences underwater
will be excited about diving and be planning for future dives and vacations
A glimpse of what diving will look like…
Course details
Becoming a PADI Open Water Diver on Bonaire is an incredible opportunity. With this certification, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to safely and confidently dive in a variety of environments.
Prerequisites
Before joining, please review if you meet all the course prerequisites:
Minimum 10 years old
Medically fit to dive. Check and download the dive medical form. Avoid disappointments and ensure if you need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in the scuba course.
Course Program
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of 2 parts: independent study via eLearning and the actual dive training at our Scuba Elite dive shop.
Part 1: Independent study via eLearning
The first part of the course is all about dive theory. You learn about the scuba diving principles. Use your own device and study when it is convenient for you. We are always available to answer your scuba questions.
eLearning duration: 5 - 10 hours
eLearning price: prices vary - click here for actual prices
Part 2: in-water training at Scuba Elite
After completing your eLearning, it is time to practice actual scuba diving skills. During the in-water training sessions you will learn for example how to use scuba gear, plan your dives safely and build confidence as a diver. Our training days start at 08:00 AM and will be finished around 04:00 PM.
Dive training duration: 2 to 3 daysPrice for dive training: 365 usd per person
Thoughts of our guests
Get access to our newest guidebook: how-to become PADI Open Water certified in Bonaire
A quick preview what’s inside the guidebook. It also includes answers to FAQs about the course.
Get in touch
Ready to join the world of diving? Send us a message, and let's dive into the details to get you certified and ready for underwater adventures!
If you aren’t ready for a full certification course, maybe a Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect fit for you! Certified Diver? See if the Advanced Diver Course or any other Specialty Course fits your needs.
