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 $699.00

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
October
17/10/2024 27/10/2024 E-learning 17th (evening), 19th & 20th October 26th & 27th October More Info $749 - 1 midweek evening & 2 weekends
31/10/2024 10/11/2024 E-learning 31st October (evening), 2nd & 3rd November 9th & 10th November More Info $749 - 1 midweek evening & 2 weekends
November
14/11/2024 24/11/2024 E-learning 14th (evening), 16th & 17th November 23rd & 24th November More Info $749 - 1 midweek evening & 2 weekends
28/11/2024 08/12/2024 E-learning 28th (evening), 30th November & 1st December 7th & 8th December More Info $749 - 1 midweek evening & 2 weekends
December
10/12/2024 13/12/2024 E-learning 10th & 11th December 12th & 13th December More Info $749 - 4 day midweek course
14/12/2024 17/12/2024 E-learning 14th & 15th December 16th & 17th December More Info $749 - 1 weekend, 2 weekdays
16/12/2024 19/12/2024 E-learning 16th & 17th December 18th & 19th December More Info $749 - 4 day midweek course
18/12/2024 21/12/2024 E-learning 18th & 19th December 20th & 21st December More Info $749 - 3 weekdays & 1 weekend day
20/12/2024 23/12/2024 E-learning 20th & 21st December 22nd and 23rd December More Info $749 - 1 weekend, 2 weekdays
28/12/2024 31/12/2024 E-learning 28th & 29th December 30th & 31st December More Info $749 - 1 midweek evening & 2 weekends
January
03/01/2025 06/01/2025 E-learning 3th & 4th January 5th & 6th January More Info $749 - 2 midweek days & 1 weekend
07/01/2025 10/01/2025 E-learning 7th & 8th January 9th (shore dives) &10th (boat dives) January More Info $869 - 4 day midweek course (including 1 day boat dives)
11/01/2025 19/01/2025 E-learning 11th &12th January 18th & 19th January More Info $749 - 2 weekends
14/01/2025 17/01/2025 E-learning 14th & 15th January 16th & 17th January More Info $749 - 4 day midweek course
18/01/2025 26/01/2025 E-learning 18th & 19th January 25th (shore dives) & 26th (boat dives) January More Info $869 - 2 weekends course (including 1 day boat dives)
25/01/2025 02/02/2025 E-learning 25th & 26th January 1st & 2nd February More Info $749 - 2 weekends course
February
01/02/2025 09/02/2025 E-learning 1st & 2nd February 8th (shore dives) & 9th (boat dives) February More Info $869 - 2 weekends course (including 1day boat dive)
08/02/2025 16/02/2025 E-learning 8th & 9th February 15th & 16h February More Info $749 - 2 weekends course

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We hold open water courses year round.

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