Open Water Diver

San Diego PADI scuba training. Become PADI Scuba Diver Certified with our highly skilled and passionate team!

Learn how to Scuba Dive - Open Water Diver certification courses

Overview

Ready to begin your SCUBA diving adventure in San Diego? House of Scuba offers a comprehensive PADI Open Water Certification course over two weekends, combining pool training and open water dives. Before joining us, students must complete a medical questionnaire and the PADI e-learning course. Our classes are small and personal, with all pool and ocean sessions led by experienced, certified instructors. Your PADI certification lasts a lifetime and once you complete your certification you will be able to dive independently of a dive professional to a depth of up to 60' with a buddy.

 


 

Additional Information

Locations
Shop: House of Scuba – 5141 Santa Fe St #A, San Diego, CA 92109

Pool Dives: USD – Torero Way, San Diego, CA 92110

Ocean Dives: La Jolla Shores – 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037

Class Schedule

  • Weekend 1: Saturday & Sunday pool sessions begin at 10am and finish around 3pm
  • Weekend 2: Saturday & Sunday open water dives begin at 7am

Requirements

  • E-learning must be completed prior to your first pool session
  • Moderate water comfort required. You will be required to swim 200 yards and do a  10-minute tread/float
  • Ages 10+ welcome (special pricing for ages 10 and 11)

 


 

What’s Included & What You’ll Need

Included:

  • Instruction from certified PADI professionals
  • Use of SCUBA rental gear (wetsuit, BCD, regulator, tank, weights, computer, gear bag)
  • PADI Digital log book

Required (Student-Provided):

  • Personal gear: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties, Gloves, Hood (also available to rent for duration of course for $96)
  • PADI Open Water Diver E-learning Course

 


 

Your Next Adventure

After completing the PADI Open Water course, increase your diving skills and explore new underwater environments by taking the Advanced Open Water Course.

Already Have Your Open Water Diver Certification?

Increase your confidence and diving skills by taking our Peak Performance Buoyancy Course or any number of other exciting Specialties.

Are you ready to experience one of the most adventurous activities possible? Click below to schedule your class. Still have questions? Give us a call at 858-581-2800 and ask to speak with one of our Scuba Instructors.

Open Water Diver
  • Age 10+
  • Four 5hr Sessions
  • Starts at $434
Requirements
  • Students must complete the PADI Open Water Diver E-learning Course ($246)
  • Completed a Medical Statement
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