PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Cape Town

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4 days
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up
From€445

Become a certified scuba diver in Cape Town over the course of 3-4 days!

If you want to become a certified scuba diver, this open water certification course is the perfect place to start. This PADI open water scuba course in Cape Town teaches you the fundamentals of scuba diving and sets the foundation for all the other scuba dive courses. By the end of this multi day scuba diving course you will be able to dive with a certified buddy up to a depth of 18 metres.

The course starts off right when you sign up whereby you will receive some theory to review in preparation of the course! Day 1 of the course thus starts with some online learning (though a physical textbook can be provided upon request). This can be done in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Since you will receive materials after signing up, you can even start the theoretical lessons before you even arrive in Cape Town! The first day of in person training begins with pool sessions. The pool is located on the premises of the Into the Blue dive centre and will allow you to learn the basics of breathing underwater in a controlled environment. Once you are comfortable with your scuba equipment in the pool, it is time to head into open water!

After the pool sessions, your open water course days 3 and 4 will be spent in the ocean practising skills you learned and having fun! All together, you will complete 4 separate ocean dives after which you will be ready to be certified! The ocean diving in Cape Town is exceptional – from shipwrecks, to kelp forests, and a diverse variety of marine life, you will be in for a real treat! Before heading into the ocean, you are also able to come in for more optional pool training sessions to build your confidence – the course can be tailored to fit your needs and schedule.

Book your PADI open water scuba diving course in Cape Town now and become a certified scuba diver!

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Practical information

3-4 day PADI open water scuba diving course in Cape Town. This course structure can be tailored to your schedule as necessary.

Course of events

-Registration

-Day 1: begin course with online learning of scuba diving theory. To be done at home.

-Day 2: pool sessions at the Into the Blue dive centre in Cape Town– get comfortable breathing underwater

-Day 3-4: complete 4 ocean dives in Cape Town!

-Receive PADI open water certification!

-End of activity

Activity requirements

All participants need to be in good physical condition and must know how to swim.

All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.
Special terms

Your diving certification is not just limited to Cape Town, but is valid worldwide. PADI is the most widely recognised diving certification agency in the world – almost 80% of all recreational divers get certified through PADI. This means that your certification will be recognised wherever you go!

You need to be at least 10 years old to participate in this activity. Divers between ages 10 and 15 will receive a PADI junior open water certification, which is automatically upgraded to a full open water certification once you reach the age of 15.

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.
Meeting point:
Into the Blue: 88 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Spoken languages:English, Afrikaans
Included
  • Rental of all your scuba diving equipment, as needed
  • PADI crew pack including Open Water Manual, Open Water DVD and electronic diving calculator
  • Certification with PADI
  • MPA permit
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel if needed (Cape Town central area only)
Excluded
  • Meals and accommodation
Do not forget to bring
  • Towel
  • Swimming costume/shorts
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Sunscreen with an adequate SPF factor; it can get hot in Cape Town!

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