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Open Water Diver - Standard Course

Scubaland

Open Water Diver - Standard Course

Stock No. OW
US$ 580.02

 

This is by far our most popular course. The PADI Open Water Diver Course is the first full certification course in the PADI diving education system. During this course you will learn all the skills needed to dive confidently, independently of a dive professional.

This course, is run by our highly qualified instructors and is divided into 3 areas:

  • Academic Training (classroom and independent study)
  • Confined Water Training (swimming pool sessions)
  • Open Water Training (lake or quarry sessions)

After purchasing this course, bring your receipt with you to our store to receive your 10% discount on the purchase of your snorkeling gear! Snorkeling gear consists of a mask, snorkel, boots, fins, and surface marker buoy (SMB). Don't forget to check your email for your PADI eLearning access! The eLearning must be finished before class and typically takes 6 to 8 hours to complete. The PADI Medical form must be reviewed beforehand in case you need to obtain a doctor's approval, and can be found in our Training Forms section. Don't forget your swimsuit, towel, snorkeling gear, and eLearning completion report for the first day of class.

Not sure about your schedule but you want to sign up for a class? Scroll to the bottom of the course listing and select the course marked "UNSCHEDULED." We will enroll you in an unscheduled class and you can contact us when your ready to choose your dates. We'll then move you into the class you chose. You can ignore the dates that appear on the unscheduled class listing.


Course Materials

PADI Open Water Diver eLearning is an online multimedia experience that provides animation and video in addition to text. You can start your SCUBA training as soon as we send you your digital authorization code.

  • No diving experience necessary
  • Minimum age: 10
  • Able to swim 200 meters non-stop any style
  • Able to tread water for 10 minutes
  • Complete a medical statement
  • PADI Open Water Diver eLearning materials
  • All SCUBA equipment (BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, dive computer)
  • Rental wetsuits, hoods and gloves
  • Students receive a 10% discount on all equipment purchases
  • 1 YR membership to Scubaland Dive Club
  • Digital Certification eCard
  • Dive Planning Slate
  • Dive site entry fees
  • Snorkel gear
  • Signal Tube

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Sat 12 Sep 2026
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Sat 12 Sep 2026
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Confined Water 2
Sun 13 Sep 2026
08:00
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Open Water 1
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The Meadows Center
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Confined Water 2
Wed 16 Sep 2026
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Sat 19 Sep 2026
10:00
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
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10:00
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The Meadows Center
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Sat 19 Sep 2026
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Confined Water 1
Sat 19 Sep 2026
14:00
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Pool
Confined Water 2
Sun 20 Sep 2026
08:00
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Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 26 Sep 2026
10:00
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
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The Meadows Center
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Sat 26 Sep 2026
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Pool
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The Meadows Center
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Sat 03 Oct 2026
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
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The Meadows Center
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Confined Water 1
Sat 03 Oct 2026
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Pool
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Sun 04 Oct 2026
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Pool
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Sat 10 Oct 2026
10:00
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
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The Meadows Center
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Sat 10 Oct 2026
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 11 Oct 2026
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Confined Water 1
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Pool
Confined Water 2
Sun 11 Oct 2026
08:00
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10:00
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The Meadows Center
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10:00
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The Meadows Center
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Mon 12 Oct 2026
19:00
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Confined Water 1
Tue 13 Oct 2026
19:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Confined Water 2
Wed 14 Oct 2026
19:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 17 Oct 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 18 Oct 2026
10:00
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The Meadows Center
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Pool
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Sun 18 Oct 2026
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Pool
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The Meadows Center
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The Meadows Center
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Mon 19 Oct 2026
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Confined Water 1
Tue 20 Oct 2026
19:00
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Pool
Confined Water 2
Wed 21 Oct 2026
19:00
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Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 24 Oct 2026
10:00
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 25 Oct 2026
10:00
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The Meadows Center
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Sat 24 Oct 2026
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Confined Water 1
Sat 24 Oct 2026
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Pool
Confined Water 2
Sun 25 Oct 2026
08:00
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Pool
Open Water 1
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
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The Meadows Center
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Mon 26 Oct 2026
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Confined Water 1
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Pool
Confined Water 2
Wed 28 Oct 2026
19:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 31 Oct 2026
10:00
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The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 01 Nov 2026
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The Meadows Center
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Sat 31 Oct 2026
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Sun 01 Nov 2026
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Confined Water 1
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Confined Water 2
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Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 07 Nov 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 08 Nov 2026
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The Meadows Center
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Sat 07 Nov 2026
10:00
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Classroom
Confined Water 1
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14:00
05 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Confined Water 2
Sun 08 Nov 2026
08:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 14 Nov 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
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The Meadows Center
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Knowledge Development
Mon 09 Nov 2026
19:00
03 hours 30 minutes
Classroom
Confined Water 1
Tue 10 Nov 2026
19:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Confined Water 2
Wed 11 Nov 2026
19:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 14 Nov 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 15 Nov 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
14 Nov 2026 | 10 | 10
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Scubaland Staff

More Info
Knowledge Development
Sat 14 Nov 2026
10:00
03 hours 00 minutes
Classroom
Confined Water 1
Sat 14 Nov 2026
14:00
05 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Confined Water 2
Sun 15 Nov 2026
08:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 21 Nov 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 22 Nov 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
16 Nov 2026 | 10 | 10
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Scubaland Staff

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Knowledge Development
Mon 16 Nov 2026
19:00
03 hours 30 minutes
Classroom
Confined Water 1
Tue 17 Nov 2026
19:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Confined Water 2
Wed 18 Nov 2026
19:00
04 hours 00 minutes
Pool
Open Water 1
Sat 21 Nov 2026
10:00
05 hours 00 minutes
The Meadows Center
Open Water 2
Sun 22 Nov 2026
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