WHAT IS OPEN WATER COURSE?
The PADI Open Water Diver course is your entry into recreational scuba diving. You’ll learn the fundamentals of diving, practice essential skills in a controlled environment, and gradually take those skills into open water with your instructor.
By the end of the course, the goal isn’t just to earn a certification – it’s to feel comfortable, capable and confident underwater.
Complete beginners aged 10 years and above who can swim, are comfortable in the water, and are ready to learn how to scuba dive. You should also be medically fit for diving and able to complete the required swimming and water-skills assessment.
From Beginner to Diver
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
Your Path to Open Water
Theory, confined-water training and four open-water dives – building your skills progressively until you’re ready to dive as a certified Open Water Diver.
Learn the Theory
Start with the theory behind scuba diving using PADI’s online learning material. You’ll learn about your equipment, how diving affects your body, buoyancy, dive planning and basic safety — all before we get into the water.
Learn the Skills
Now we get in the water. In a pool or shallow-water environment, you’ll learn to use your equipment, breathe underwater and practise the essential skills you’ll need for your open-water dives.
Dive in Open Water
Take everything you’ve learned into real open water. Across four training dives, you’ll practise your skills, build confidence and gradually become more comfortable underwater.
Get Certified
Complete the theory, confined-water sessions and four open-water dives to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification, issued digitally through PADI.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Meet the People You’ll Learn With
Patient, hands-on instruction, strong fundamentals, and plenty of time to build confidence at your own pace
Shyamli Lakshmanan
“I want your first dives to feel calm, not overwhelming. We’ll take the time to understand each skill, practise it properly, and build your confidence one step at a time.”
Pradeep Kumar Charles
“Good diving starts with good habits. I focus on helping you understand your equipment, stay aware underwater, and develop the control and confidence to become an independent diver.”
THE BUBBLETRAIL WAY
Learn Properly. Dive Confidently.
We don’t rush people through skills. We focus on strong fundamentals, good buoyancy, clear briefings and enough time for you to actually become comfortable underwater.
More Attention.
Less Pressure.
More instructor time and space to learn comfortably.
Good Habits
From Day One.
Buoyancy, control, awareness and safe diving from the start.
Comfort Before
Completion.
Practise until you feel ready — not just until the skill is done.
Open Water FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Become a Scuba Diver?
You don’t need any previous diving experience. Talk to us about the Open Water course, upcoming training dates, locations and everything you need to get started.