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PADI Open Water Diver

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This basic diving certification is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

What is required?

  • Minimum age – 15 years old / 10 years old (PADI Junior Open Water Diver Course)
  • 300m swim with mask, snorkel and fins
  • 10min swim/float without any swimming aids

What is in PADI Open Water Diver Course?

  • 1-2 Theory sessions (4-5 hours in total) or PADI elearning
  • 1 Pool session (6 hours)
  • 5 Open Water Scuba Dives
  • PADI Open Water Diver Manual
  • Full equipment rental
  • 2D/3N Full board trip to Malaysia (Pulau Dayang/Tioman)
  • Instructor fees (ratio for practical sessions - 6 students : 1 instructor)
  • Certification fees

What will you be learning?

With a PADI Open Water Diver certification, you will be able to dive independently with a buddy applying the skills and knowledge you have learnt, up to a maximum depth of 18m/60ft. The syllabus includes:

  • The diving environment
  • SCUBA dive equipment
  • Dive planning
  • Dive skills
  • Dive safety

Where it will be conducted?

Theory Lesson
- Gill Shop
Pool Session
- Training Pool
Dive Trip (Option 1)
- Tioman Island, Malaysia
Dive Trip (Option 2)
- Dayang Island, Malaysia
Dive Trip (Option 3)
- Hantu Island, Singapore

How long does it take?

Our PADI Open water Diver Courses are conducted on a weekly basis from March till November. It is a performance based program which allows you the flexibility to participate at any point of the week.


8 days course
  Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Week 1   Theory
7 – 10pm		       Pool
1030 – 430pm		  
Week 2         Depart Malaysia
7pm		   Return Singapore
9pm

How much does it cost?

  • SGD300 Referral (only theory and pool)
    (Excluding open water dives, no hidden costs)
  • SGD455 Singapore, Hantu Island
    (No hidden costs)
  • SGD585 Malaysia, 2D3N Dayang Island (Sample Itinerary)
    (No hidden costs)
  • SGD585 Malaysia, 2D3N Tioman Island (Sample Itinerary)
    (No hidden costs)
  • SGD720 Thailand, Phuket Island
    (Excluding flight ticket and meals, no hidden costs)

 

How to register?

Before you visit Gill Divers personally to complete the registration (ideally 1 week before the intended trip), please complete the following forms.

  • Personal and Rental Information (Register Online)
  • PADI Liability Form (Print Form)

And also bring along

  • Two (2) passport sized photos (if you are taking a course)
  • Deposit of $150.00 to confirm your placement (Cancellation policy)