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PADI Open Water Diver exploring a colorful reef underwater with Dive Desk Male' and the Maldivian Academy of Diving Himmafushi in the Maldives.
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Discover the underwater world and become a fully certified, confident diver.

Feel the weightless freedom of the ocean.

Open Water Diver

⌛ Ages 10+ 🕗 3-4 days 🗓️ Begin Anytime 📍1 Location

Course Details

PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. Designed for beginners, it combines knowledge development, confined water training, and open water dives to give you the skills and confidence to dive safely.
🔸Prerequisites: Minimum age 10, basic swimming ability, medically fit to dive
🔸Time: PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours, Entire course: In as little as 2-4 days (flexible scheduling available)
🔸Certification: Dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18m (12m for 10–11 year olds), recognized worldwide

What To Expect

🔸Knowledge development through eLearning
🔸Practice core scuba skills in confined water
🔸Complete 4 open water dives with an instructor
🔸Gain confidence to dive safely with a buddy
🔸Receive your PADI Open Water Diver eCard on completion.

What Is Included

✅ PADI eLearning access and certification card
✅ Instructor-led training in pool and open water
✅ Use of scuba equipment during training
✅ Knowledge reviews, quizzes, and final exam
✅ Certification fee

Book Now

📍Dive Desk Male' & Maldivian Academy of Diving Himmafushi

📩info@divedesk.mv 📲+960 7979098

Our Locations

Dive Desk logo – PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Male', Maldives.

📍 Male', Capital City

PADI Five Star Dive Centre

Maldivian Academy of Diving logo – PADI 5 Career Development Center in Himmafushi, Maldives.

📍 Himmafushi, North Male' Atoll

PADI Five Star Career Development Centre

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