FAQ

How long does it take to get certified ?

PADI courses are "performance based," which means that you only earn your scuba certification when you demonstrate that you have mastered the required skills and knowledge.

Some people learn faster than others, so how long it takes you may vary.

The PADI Open Water Diver course (beginning scuba) is typically split into five sessions with tremendous flexibility. The course may be scheduled over a number of evenings &/or weekends or more intensive training is available. 

As a rule of thumb, most students complete their initial certification in about 24 hours spread over 3 or 4 weekends.

The academic session takes about 8 hours, the pool a minimum of 4 hours, usually in seperate sessions.

You must master all the pool skills before going on the the 4 Open Water dives.

The 4 Open Water dives are completed over 2 days with no more than 3 dives completed in one day.