Diving for Beginners
Get certified with our Open Water course or give it a try with our 1 day Basic Diver experience
Learn to dive!
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
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Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
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Indonesia
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Spain
Diving Courses
for Beginners
New to diving? Then you may need to know these 3 options of diving courses for beginners:
- Open Water Diver – 3 Days
- Scuba Diver – 2 days
- Basic Diver – 1 day
If you really want to learn to dive, the best option is to take the Open Water course, the most popular diving course worldwide, and the entry level to the amazing underwater world.
In only 3 days, you will learn all the necessary skills and become a certified, internationally licensed diver for life!
Does 3 days seem too long to you? Don’t worry. There are options for you too!
If you don’t have enough time for the entire Open Water course, there are other options you can take to give diving a try. The most popular is the asic Diver or Try Scuba Diving.
On this page you will find everything you need to know to choose the right diving course for you. Let’s get into the details!
Open Water Course: Get certified!
The Open Water course is the most popular diving course in the world and it’s specifically designed for beginners.
This world-renowned certification program is the best way to start your adventure as a certified diver for life!
Open Water Course Itinerary
Day 1: Class + Training Session in Pool or Confined Water (shallow shore)
Day 2: Class + 2 dives (max. depth 12 mts.)
Day 3: 2 dives (max. depth 18 mts.) + Examination
Data and requirements
Minimum age: 10 years old
Prerequisites: none
‘ Academic sessions: Classes with your dive instructor
‘ In-water training: pool / confined session + 4 open water dives
Total program duration: 3 days
Maximum depth Depth: 18 meters
Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience necessary to dive with confidence and control underwater.
You will obtain the SSI Open Water Diver certification, which allows you to dive anywhere in the world (always with a dive buddy) and up to 18 meters deep.
Did you know that there are more than 6 million divers worldwide? They all started with the Open Water course!
Sign up now and start your adventure!
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Scuba Diver Course
This is the ideal beginner dive course for those who do not have the time to complete the Open Water course, and provides them with the training and experience necessary to dive in open water environments under the supervision of a dive professional.
In only 2 days, you will learn the basics of scuba diving, while enjoying 2 open water dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
You will earn the SSI Scuba Diver certification, which can be upgraded to the SSI Open Water Diver certification with additional training.
Data and requirements
Minimum age: 10 years old
Prerequisites for certification: none
‘ Academic sessions: Classes with your instructor + online learning
‘ In-water training: pool / confined session + 2 open water dives
Total program duration: 2 days
Maximum depth Depth: 12 meters
Once certified as a Scuba Diver, and with a little extra training, you can upgrade your certification to Open Water with any other SSI Dive Center anywhere in the world.
Sign up now and start your adventure!
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Try Scuba
The Discover Scuba Diving is a 1 day beginner diving experience that gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world without committing to a 2 or 3 day certification program.
You will have a short class in the morning to learn the basics of the equipment and prepare you for the underwater environment.
After the class, you will have a practice session in the pool or on the beach, to get used to the diving equipment and to breathe underwater.
Once you feel super comfortable on your first attempt, we will make a dive that can reach a maximum depth of 12 meters.
This is the right program for those who want to try scuba diving for the first time and for those who do not have enough time to do a full diving course.
Data and requirements
Minimum age: 10 years old
‘ Certification prerequisites: none
Academic sessions: One 40 minute class +
‘ In-water training: Pool / confined session + 1 open water dive
Total program duration: 1 day
Maximum depth Depth: 12 meters / 40 ft.
If within 6 months of your baptism you decide to take your Open Water course, your first open water dive will be credited as one of the training dives required for certification.
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Not sure which dive program is right for you?
Send us a message, we’ll help you decide where to start!
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
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