PADI Open Water Course, Cape Town

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

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

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Cost includes Open Water Crew Pack valued @ over R400, 1 Boat Dive, 3 Shore Dives, all dive equipment for duration of Course and PADI registration fees.

Course Outline

  • 5 Knowledge Development Sections (Home Study)
  • Pool Dives (5 Sessions)
  • Sea Dives (4 x Open Water Dives)

PADI Scuba Diving Courses offered in Cape Town through Scubadive.co.za:


How old do you have to be

You can start as young as 10. You will then qualify as a Junior Open Water Diver and will be limited to 12m maximum depth and will have to dive under the supervision of an adult.