PADI courses in L'Île-Rousse, Corsica

Become a certified diver and dive all over the world thanks to your PADI certificate passed in the company of Epir Plongée's instructors in L'Île-Rousse!

PADI Open Water Course

3 options available from €330

Book your activity

From€470
5 days
Everybody welcome
From 15 years-old and up

Practical information

Learn the basics of scuba diving with 5 dives at natural spots, leading to a certificate authorising you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters on your own or 40 meters under the supervision of a divemaster

Course of events

- Meeting point at the Epir Plongée diving school where you will get to know the team
- Half a day of theory (2 hours before your dives) - the videos, MCQs and exam are scheduled for the last day of the course
- Quick presentation of the information you need to know to enter the water and safety protocols
- Fitting out with a wetsuit and full equipment
- 25 minutes boat trip maximum (most sites are within a 10 minutes radius, the furthest is 25 minutes away)
- Launch for around 45 minutes of underwater exploration (the course includes 5 dives - you can choose to spread them over 3 different days)
- Return to the dive center for a debriefing and planning of the next dives

Objectives

- Complete 5 dives
- Plan and complete scuba dives
- Avoid problems that can be encountered underwater

The Open Water PADI course is based on 3 main phases:

· Development of theoretical knowledge (on line, studying by yourself in class or at home) to understand the basic principles of underwater scuba diving
· Dive in a protected environment such as a diving pool to learn the basic techniques of underwater diving
· Dive in a natural environment in order to practice the skills learnt (in a diving pool) and explore the subaquatic world

Activity requirements

first dive certificate is required to partake in the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms
Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.
Meeting point:
Epir Plongee diving center - 20220 L'Île-Rousse
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • All necessary scuba diving gear
  • Open Water certificate
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Bottle of water
  • First dive certificate