PADI Open Water Diver Course
- Duration
- 3 days
- Needs
- Minimum age 10.
- Includes
- eLearning / theory and exams; five confined water sessions; four open water dives; equipment for the course; PADI Open Water Diver certification; safety briefing, supervision and guidance; logbook and dive record; photos and videos (available as an add-on)
About the course
The PADI Open Water Diver course qualifies you to dive independently, in India and anywhere else in the world.
Adult divers can dive to 18 metres (60 feet) with a buddy. Divers aged 10 to 14 earn the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification, with limits: at 10 or 11 you dive with a parent, guardian or PADI Professional to 12 metres (40 feet), and at 12 to 14 you dive with a certified adult. PADI Scuba Divers can upgrade to Open Water.
Who is this course for?
- Anyone aged 10 and over
- Beginners with no scuba experience
- PADI Scuba Divers who want to dive with a buddy instead of a professional
What you’ll learn
- Scuba gear and safety procedures
- Underwater navigation and buoyancy control
- How to manage common underwater situations
- Marine life, and how to protect it
Course breakdown
- 5 knowledge development sessions: dive theory, safety procedures and equipment, by eLearning or in the classroom, with videos, knowledge reviews, quizzes and an exam
- 5 confined water sessions: practise key skills in shallow, calm water, from breathing underwater to emergency procedures, before you head to open water
- 4 open water dives in the sea with your instructor
Course packages
The course with your stay, food, entry permit, ferry ticket and airport pickup and drop in one price per head. The price is the same for a single or a shared room.
Open Water and Advanced Open Water together, course only (no stay), is ₹50,000 over seven days.
Every course package includes:
- Entry ticket: your Lakshadweep entry permit fee
- Food and accommodation
- Airport pickup and drop, with the boat crossing between Agatti and Kavaratti
- Equipment
| Package | AC Dormitory | AC Lodge | Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water, 4 nights / 5 days | ₹39,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹68,000 |
| Open Water + Advanced Open Water, 6 nights / 7 days | ₹61,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹1,13,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is the PADI Open Water Diver course at Lak Scuba in Kavaratti?
₹30,000 per person, over 3 days. It includes eLearning / theory and exams, five confined water sessions, four open water dives, equipment for the course and PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Do I need to be able to swim for the PADI Open Water Diver course?
Yes, you need to be able to swim.
What is the minimum age for PADI Open Water at Lak Scuba?
The minimum age is 10. Ages 10 to 14 earn the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification, with depth limits.
How long does the Open Water course take in Kavaratti?
3 days: theory and exams, five confined water sessions and four open water dives.
When can I take the Open Water course with Lak Scuba?
On Kavaratti Island, any day in the diving season, October to May.
Do I need a permit to take a course in Lakshadweep?
Every visitor who is not a native of the islands needs an entry permit, Indian nationals included. If you book with Lak Scuba, our team arranges the permit after your deposit.