Open Water Scuba Diver
Your first step to underwater adventure and exploration. With expert instruction and guidance you’ll learn the skill necessary to safely explore the underwater world and discover the magic of scuba.
About the Course
Earning your NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver Certification card is an accomplishment for which you will rightfully feel proud as you will be ready to begin a lifetime of underwater adventures and discovery.
During your NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver class, you will learn about modern dive equipment, diving sciences, responsible diving practices and the environment. Diving skills will be taught and practiced first in the comfort and convenience of a confined water environment and finally during your open water training dives in the warm, clear waters around Boracay with your NAUI Instructor.
What to Expect in Your NAUI Open Water Course
1) Academics
The NAUI eLearning online course will introduce scuba basics, dive planning, safety rules, and the NAUI philosophy of “Dive Safety Through Education.”
Topics include equipment use, pressure & buoyancy, dive tables/computers, and underwater communication.
- Includes 8 Units and a final exam. Offered in several different languages.
2) Confined Water Training
Learn and practice essential scuba skills in a safe, controlled environment while neutrally buoyant.
Your instructor ensures you’re confident and comfortable before moving on.
3) Open Water Training Dives
Typically 4 dives completed over 2 days from our boat or shore.
You’ll apply the skills you learned in confined water while exploring real underwater environments.
Maximum training/certification depth is 18 meters / 60 feet.
Demonstrate mastery of required skills (like emergency ascents, buoyancy, mask and regulator skills).
Show responsible dive planning and safe buddy procedures.
Your instructor confirms you are a safe, confident diver.
5) Certification & Next Steps
Upon successful completion of both the online academics and the practical skills, you’ll earn your NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver certification, recognized worldwide.
You’ll be qualified to dive independently (with a buddy) to 18m/60ft and can continue on to Advanced or specialty courses.
What to bring
Bring swimwear, towel, sunscreen.