PADI Open Water Diver Course

This is the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world which will give you the basic training you need to enjoy diving for any adventure you may be on.

Why take the PADI Open Water diver course?

This beginner-level certification provides a lifetime certification to dive with a 'buddy' (independently of a professional), anywhere in the world, to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet. The Open Water diving  course is designed to give you the freedom, experience and knowledge to dive safely in many environments.

This 3½ day course consists of; independent study, through videos and manuals available in many different languages; theory review, with a PADI instructor teaching you how to apply the information to dive safely; skills session, a chance to practice new diving skills in pool-like conditions; open water dives, experience the thrill of diving on a beautiful coral reef and demonstrating mastery of the skills learned.

Once you have gained your beginner-level certification you can start the popular 2½ day Advanced Open Water course which will improve your under water skills

confidence and experience. Once you have completed the advanced course, consisting of five adventure dives, you will be able to dive in a wider variety of underwater environments with confidence.

Special offer: After the course receive 2 fun dives for free

Prices                      Course Schedule

Why Utila Water Sports?

 

Small Classes (Maximum 4 students per class)
Ensure more personal attention from the instructor to guarantee that skills needed to dive safely and comfortably are not just achieved but mastered. During your 4

pen water dives, small groups allow more time for diving as skills are completed in a shorter time than with larger groups.

  diveflag Fast comfortable boats
  “The Manta” is a 32' foot custom-built dive boat with a spacious rear sun deck. She allows easy deep water entry via 'James Bond' style backwards roll and as one of the fastest boats on the island ensures we have pick of Utila's numerous stunning dive sites. Along with other 36' foot Custom Built dive boats.
 
  Courses structured around student needs
There is no time limit to finish the course, we will give as much time as you need with no additional costs.
 
  Courses available  in many languages
The instruction is available in English, Spanish, Dutch and Danish. We also have manuals and materials in many other languages: German, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese etc.....
 
  Excellent equipment
All our equipment is produced by top quality manufacturers such as Scuba Pro, Sherwood and BARE.
 
  Air Conditioned class rooms
Watch videos and study in comfort.
 
  Spacious grounds with Volleyball court
Utila Water Sports organizes BBQ's and Volleyball games in the evening to make your stay more fun. Numerous hammocks, swinging benches and shaded docks help to make your experience even more relaxing.
 
  Free snorkeling/kayaking trip
Enjoy a snorkeling trip on our comfortable dive boat or one of our kayaks. This can be enjoyed before or after your course.