Open Water Diver Course

Whether you’re looking to change your life or just find a new way to explore the planet, the Open Water Diver course is your first step into a larger world. This comprehensive certification program is designed to transform you from a land-dweller into a confident, capable diver by providing a deep understanding of the physics and physiology of the underwater environment.

Throughout the program, you’ll master the theory behind open water diving, ensuring you have the foundational knowledge and technical skills to plan and execute dives that are as safe as they are exhilarating. You won't just be "going for a swim"; you’ll be learning to manage buoyancy, navigate underwater, and handle the specialized equipment that serves as your life-support system in the deep.

The Open Water Course is structured into three distinct phases to ensure a smooth transition from the classroom to the ocean:
1. Knowledge Development
You will dive into the science of diving—learning how water pressure affects your body, how to calculate dive times, and how to stay safe beneath the surface. For maximum flexibility, this section can be completed through:
- Online E-Learning: Study at your own pace from the comfort of home.
- Independent Study: Deep-dive into the manuals and materials.
- Classroom Sessions: Engage in interactive discussions with a professional instructor.

2. Confined Water Dives ( Swimming Pool )
Before heading to the open sea, you’ll start in a "confined" environment, such as a swimming pool or a calm. Here, you’ll get hands-on experience with your gear. You will practice essential skills—like clearing water from your mask, recovering a regulator, and mastering neutral buoyancy—until they become second nature.

3. Open Water Dives
This is the moment it all comes together. Over the course of four dives in a natural body of water (the ocean or a lake), you will apply everything you’ve learned. Under the watchful eye of your instructor, you’ll practice your skills in a real-world setting, gain confidence in your abilities, and finally experience the incredible freedom of the underwater world.

Price : 9.900.000 VND / person

Level	Open Water Diver
Age	Divers certified between the ages of 10-14 earn a Junior Diver certification. The Junior Open Water Divers automatically become Open Water Divers at age 15.
Instructor	1 by 1 or 2 by 1
Duration & Schedule	- Day 1: Theory Morning: Discussion on scuba diving theory (at the office) Afternoon: Practical session in the pool: using specialized diving equipment - Day 2: At sea, 2 dives from the boat Pick-up/drop-off at the hotel, 2 dives at Hon Mun with a guide, lunch on the boat. Get 10-12 meters deep for first 2 dives - Day 3: At sea, 2 dives from the boat Pick-up/drop-off at the hotel, 2 dives at Hon Mun with a guide, lunch on the boat. Get 15-18 meters deep for today
Result	After 3 days in Open Water Dive Crouse : - Issue internationally recognized diving certificates from Professional Diving Associations (PADI , SSI , NDL ..) - Participate in fun dives under the direct supervision of a professional Dive Master. Practical Skills: - Proficiency in using specialized diving equipment. - Deep diving techniques. - Mastery of underwater hand signals (communication). - Emergency response and problem-solving procedures during dives.
Condition	- Float or tread water for 10 minutes without the use of any flotation aids. - Swim 200 metres (or 300 metres with mask, fins, and snorkel) without stopping. There is no time limit, and you may use any swimming strokes you wish. - Diver must get the minimum health requirements recommended by International Diving Organizations (DIVE MEDICAL). - Recommendation: avoid Air Travel within 24 hours of your last dive.