PADI Courses

Open Water Course

SCUBA diving is great fun and is a fantastic way to discover the diversity of the amazing underwater world. The PADI Open Water Dive Course enables you to enjoy the diving environment as a trained and safe diver.

On completion of your course you will graduate with an internationally recognised Open Water Dive qualification that will enable you to dive anywhere in the world.


Course overview:

The course is divided into 3 segments:
1. Classroom sessions
2. Pool sessions
3. Open Water

Learn to Dive in 2 weekends. You can complete your entire dive course over 2 consecutive weekends.

We also run day courses during the school holidays.


Why should I dive with Auckland Scuba?

  • We want you to enjoy your diving experience so you’ll come to love diving as we do.
  • Our instructors are passionate about diving and will ensure that your first underwater experience will be a fun and safe experience.
  • We have regular dive trips (up to 5 trips a week) throughout the year from our own boat (not charters). We believe that once you've learnt to dive, you'll want to carry on so why not learn with a centre that actually gets out diving?!
  • We have a best price guarantee. If you find a better price for the same equipment, we'll match it.
  • We offer our students extra sessions if required so that you are comfortable before going out into the ocean (addtional fees may apply).
  • We have a high standard of well maintained equipment in our school including computers.

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum 15 years of age
  • Answer "NO" to all questions on the Medical Form (please contact us if you have any issues or queries with the dive medical)
  • You should be able to swim 200m (any stroke and no time limit) and tread water for 10 minutes.

Course cost $749.00

Cost includes all training and reference materials, scuba equipment, 4 open water dives and certification.


What do I need?

Snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel, fins). Don't worry if you don't have this yet as you can hire it for $100, but for comfort we recommend you supply your own. Speak to us first before purchasing to be sure the equipment is appropriate, we also offers amazing student deals and discounts!


How do I book?

To book on a course we need payment in full. We can take payments in store, by credit card over the phone or by internet banking.

  • Cancellation / Rescheduling – We do not accept cancellations and no refunds will be issued if you decide to pull out prior to commencement of the course or after the course has started, for any reason.

    However, your course can be rescheduled if you give us at least two weeks’ notice before the start date. Within two weeks of the course start date a $200 re-booking fee applies.  This includes if you have to withdraw or change dates for any reason including medical reasons, equalising problems, failure to complete the theory or swim test, being under the influence or ANY other reason.

  • Additional Terms & Conditions – Additional terms and conditions apply to all courses and are printed out for you to read and sign when enrolling onto the course. If you have any questions or would like a print out of these please feel free to contact us.

Course Times

Courses Running Soon


Starts Ends Classroom dates Pool dates Openwater dates Price
Openwater Diver
June
30/06/2025 03/07/2025 E-Learning 30th June & 1st July 2nd & 3rd July $699 - Winter Special - 4 Weekdays Course - Winter Special Book Now
July
12/07/2025 20/07/2025 E-Learning 12th & 13th July 19th & 20th July $699 - Winter Special - 2 Weekends Course Book Now
August
14/08/2025 24/08/2025 E-Learning 16th & 17th August 23rd & 24th August $699 - Winter Special - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
28/08/2025 07/09/2025 E-Learning 30th & 31st August 6th & 7th September $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
September
11/09/2025 21/09/2025 E-Learning 13th & 14st September 20th & 21st September $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
25/09/2025 05/10/2025 E Learning 27th & 28th September 4th & 5th october $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
30/09/2025 03/10/2025 E-learning 30th September & 1st October 2nd & 3rd October $749 - 4 Weekdays Course Book Now
October
09/10/2025 19/10/2025 E-Learning 11th & 12th October 18th & 19th October $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
23/10/2025 02/11/2025 E Learning 25th & 26th october 1st & 2nd November $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
November
06/11/2025 16/11/2025 E learning 8th & 9th November 15th & 16th November $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
20/11/2025 30/11/2025 E learning 22nd & 23rd November 29th & 30th November $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
December
04/12/2025 14/12/2025 E learning 6th & 7th December 13th & 14th December $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
15/12/2025 18/12/2025 E learning 15th & 16th December 17th & 18th December $749 - 4 Days Midweek course Book Now
20/12/2025 23/12/2025 E Learning 20th & 21st December 22nd & 23rd december $749 - 4 days, Saturday to Tuesday course Book Now
27/12/2025 30/12/2025 E Learning 27th & 28th December 29th & 30th december $749 - 4 days, Saturday to Tuesday course Book Now
January
03/01/2026 06/01/2026 E Learning 3rd & 4th January 5th & 6th january $749 - 4 days, Saturday to Tuesday course Book Now
08/01/2026 18/01/2026 E Learning 10th & 11th January 17th & 18th January $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now
12/01/2026 15/01/2026 E Learning 12th & 13th January 14th & 15th January $749 - 4 Days Midweek course Book Now
19/01/2026 22/01/2026 E Learning 19th & 20th January 21st & 22nd January $749 - 4 Days Midweek course Book Now
22/01/2026 01/02/2026 E Learning 24th & 25th January 31st January & 1st February $749 - 1 Midweek Evening & 2 Weekends Course Book Now

NEXT OPEN WATER COURSE DATES
We hold open water courses year round.

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