Beginner Open Water Diver Certification Course
Escape to the beautiful Mexican Riviera
Join Seattle Scuba Instructors in Tulum, Mexico to get certified.
Mexico is now open for travelers. We can assist you in beginning your training here and finishing with Seattle Scuba Instructors in Tulum, Mexico, on the beautiful Caribbean Coast. Get more information on our Tulum Tropical Referral page.
Join Seattle Scuba Instructors in Tulum, Mexico to get certified.
Mexico is now open for travelers. We can assist you in beginning your training here and finishing with Seattle Scuba Instructors in Tulum, Mexico, on the beautiful Caribbean Coast. Get more information on our Tulum Tropical Referral page.
Welcome to the Underwater world!
Learn the basics and begin investigating the secrets of the sea.
This is the entry level program through which most people begin the adventure of diving.
There are quite a number of ways for you to learn to dive.
Learn the basics and begin investigating the secrets of the sea.
This is the entry level program through which most people begin the adventure of diving.
There are quite a number of ways for you to learn to dive.
- You can do the entire class and get certified with us here in Seattle.
- You can do the home studies and pool training here in Seattle and then finish the ocean dives on your vacation, anywhere in the world.
- You can do the home studies and pool training here in Seattle then finish the ocean dives on one of our regular excursions to exotic dive destinations around the world.
- You can complete the home studies and then do all of the pool training and ocean diving on one of our exotic trips.
Phase One: Knowledge Development & Pool Training.
(Tropical Referral Certification Course)
Here you gain the Knowledge and skills necessary for safe diving. This is often referred to as the "Referral Program". This begins with you reviewing an enjoyable, Home Study program. Once the home studies are completed, you are eligible to join any of our pool training sessions. In the pool session you will have time to become comfortable with the diving equipment and safe diving skills.
Swimming ability?
If you cannot swim, please do not register for this program.
You must be able to swim to participate in this SCUBA Course. At the pool training you will be asked to swim 300 yards without stopping, or swimming on your back, and you must be able to tread water, or float for 10 minutes without stopping or holding onto the side of the pool or another diver. If you cannot complete these requirements you will not be able to move on to the next portion of the training. Once you have practiced your swimming you will be required to re-do the pool training and there will be a reschedule charge of $195.
Please do not waste your time and money on this program if you cannot complete the swim evaluation noted above. Our friends at Safe and Sound Swimming can assist you in polishing up your swimming ability prior to the SCUBA course. If you are unsure of your ability, contact Safe and Sound and make an appointment to go in for a swim assessment. Once you are sure you can pass the swim evaluation we welcome you to join us.
Once completed you will be ready for Phase 2, the ocean training dives.
Phase Two: Open Water, Ocean Training Dives.
In the ocean training dives you will participate in four dives. Under the guidance of a professional diving instructor, you will practice the skills learned in Phase One.
You can complete the Phase Two training with us at any of our facilities, or at any other PADI facility in the world. You will join us for four exciting dives. Once completed you will receive the internationally recognized, PADI "Open Water Diver Certification" and be ready to join the adventure that is diving!
If you decide to do the Phase two diving at another facility, we will issue you all necessary forms. You will be able to go to any PADI facility in the world to complete the training and gain certification.
So what are you waiting for?
You'll never find a more enjoyable, thorough or safer diving course. Take the plunge! Enroll in a Seattle Scuba Schools Open Water Diver Course today and join the adventure.
The underwater paradise is waiting for you!
(Tropical Referral Certification Course)
Here you gain the Knowledge and skills necessary for safe diving. This is often referred to as the "Referral Program". This begins with you reviewing an enjoyable, Home Study program. Once the home studies are completed, you are eligible to join any of our pool training sessions. In the pool session you will have time to become comfortable with the diving equipment and safe diving skills.
Swimming ability?
If you cannot swim, please do not register for this program.
You must be able to swim to participate in this SCUBA Course. At the pool training you will be asked to swim 300 yards without stopping, or swimming on your back, and you must be able to tread water, or float for 10 minutes without stopping or holding onto the side of the pool or another diver. If you cannot complete these requirements you will not be able to move on to the next portion of the training. Once you have practiced your swimming you will be required to re-do the pool training and there will be a reschedule charge of $195.
Please do not waste your time and money on this program if you cannot complete the swim evaluation noted above. Our friends at Safe and Sound Swimming can assist you in polishing up your swimming ability prior to the SCUBA course. If you are unsure of your ability, contact Safe and Sound and make an appointment to go in for a swim assessment. Once you are sure you can pass the swim evaluation we welcome you to join us.
Once completed you will be ready for Phase 2, the ocean training dives.
Phase Two: Open Water, Ocean Training Dives.
In the ocean training dives you will participate in four dives. Under the guidance of a professional diving instructor, you will practice the skills learned in Phase One.
You can complete the Phase Two training with us at any of our facilities, or at any other PADI facility in the world. You will join us for four exciting dives. Once completed you will receive the internationally recognized, PADI "Open Water Diver Certification" and be ready to join the adventure that is diving!
If you decide to do the Phase two diving at another facility, we will issue you all necessary forms. You will be able to go to any PADI facility in the world to complete the training and gain certification.
So what are you waiting for?
You'll never find a more enjoyable, thorough or safer diving course. Take the plunge! Enroll in a Seattle Scuba Schools Open Water Diver Course today and join the adventure.
The underwater paradise is waiting for you!