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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER Your adventure starts here!

American Divers International
PADI Open Water Certification Course


If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

 

 

 The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.

 American Divers International (ADI) has been a PADI 5-Star Training Facility for over 40 years.

Our Instructors have over 30 years of combined training experience. In short, no one is more qualified to teach you to dive! This is where Brevard learns to dive!

 


What You Learn

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

 

Knowledge Development - online, independent study. 

 

Confined Water Dives - pool training to learn all the basic skills.

 

Open Water Dives - 4 Ocean Dives 

 

 

 

What's Included

Included in the price of the course of $599 is everything listed below:

  • Course Tuition & Enrollment Fees
  • Enrollment in DAN (Diver's Alert Network) Dive Insurance
  • PADI E-Learning Code
  • PADI Planning Slate
  • PADI Log Book
  • Digital Certification Card
  • Full use of our HEATED POOL
  • Full use of all MAJOR EQUIPMENT: Buoyancy Compensator, Regulator, Air II, Wetsuit, & Console Computer
  • Boat fees for the 4 Certification Dives
  • Photos of your experience
  • Certification for Life!

 

What's Not Included

  • Required Personal Equipment: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties, Weights, Slate, Gloves, and Surface Marker Buoy 

**Please contact us to find out exactly which personal equipment items you need BEFORE you buy them and take advantage of programs we have designed to help ensure you purchase the gear that best suits your needs as a student**

Please take Advantage of Programs we have designed for you, the Student!

100% Mask Guarantee - The mask is the Single Most Important Piece of Equipment you will ever own; it's your window to the underwater world. If it leaks on you, you will be miserable the entire dive (trust me, I know from experience). If you purchase a mask from us, and you allow us to fit the mask to your face, we will guarantee the fit of that mask for as long as you own it. Doesn't matter whether its two days or two years later, if that mask starts to leak due to a fit issue, we will find you a new mask or give you your money back.
**This guarantee does not cover damage to the mask**

Fin Rental Program - There is no way a person can find the right pair of fins for them just by looking at them. You can't know which pair you'll like without trying them. For $15.00, you can enroll in the Fin Rental Program which allows you to try all of the different fins during the pool sessions, open water dives, and for up to 30 days after the course. This allows you to find out which fins you like and which ones cause blisters or cramps. Then once you've decided which ones you like, you can take that $15.00 and put it back towards the purchase of a new set of fins. It's a way for you to make and educated purchase!

Try It All In The Pool First! - Diving should never hurt or be uncomfortable. It is our goal that you have a fun and awesome experience learning to dive, not be constantly harassed uncomfortable gear. There's no sure fire way to know if scuba and snorkeling equipment will fit you until you actually get into the water with it. If any of the gear you purchase from us doesn't fit you properly, or is uncomfortable, simply bring it back and we will find something else for you or give you your money back!

 

The Course  

Academic

This gives you the basic knowledge and understanding of the underwater environment. Just like learning to drive, you need to know the rules of the road. This knowledge gives you the rules for proceeding into the wonderful underwater environment.

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. It's your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with us whenever you have a question.

We send you the eLearning code via email once you have signed up for the course. 

The PADI Open Water Diver Course online will take approximately 5-10 hours to complete.

Practicals

Confined Water (Pool)- Practice using scuba gear in a pool until you're comfortable. Training at American Divers includes 4 practice "mini dives" to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water. This is where you transfer your new skills from the pool to the open water environment. Each "dive" learnings new skills to prepare you to be a safe, confident diver!

Open Water Dives (4 total) - Completed on the last weekend of your course, all of the skills and knowledge that you learned in academics and confined water will now be demonstrated in your open water dives. All dives are completed in the Ocean, off of a boat. We don't dive in any of the marrow-pit, alligator-infested lakes, springs, or swamps. We want you to gain your diving experience where you are most likely to actually dive!.

Each dive has a prescribed set of skills that you will demonstrate to your instructor. Once you have completed all 4 dives, you will become a CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVER!

 

  • Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving
  • Minimum age: 12 years or older
  • Learning Materials: Crew Pack & e-Learning Code provided by ADI

 

Course Scheduling

Standard Open Water Certification Course:

Our Standard Course runs on either a Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule in the evenings from 6:30 pm - 10 pm for 2 weeks.

You will be here for 5 total nights, the first night will be an intro & paperwork night & the following 4 nights will be in the pool. 

The last weekend of your course will be the Open Water dives. We complete 2 dives on Saturday & 2 dives on Sunday. 

Prior to your class start date, you will complete the online academic portion. 

Weekend Courses


Our Weekend Courses meets Friday night from 6:30pm-9pm for Intro & Paperwork. Then Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm with an hour break for lunch. 

The following weekend will be your Open Water Dives, you will complete 2 dives on Saturday & 2 dives on Sunday. 

Prior to your class start date, you will complete the online academic portion.

Private Open Water Certification Course:

Completed on your schedule. We require a minimum of 4 days to complete certification. You complete the academic portion in advance, 2 days for the confined water and 2 days for the Open Water portion. This method is $899 plus your personal equipment. Ask about rates for more than one person. 

What Happens If I Don't Complete The Course?

Quite frankly, that rarely happens. Essentially, so long as you don't give up, we won't give up on you! But, if for any reason, you decide that scuba diving just isn't for you, we'll give you a full refund for:

1. Course Fees (less $150 which goes to the Instructor for the time they spent working with you & covers the e-learning portion)
2. Any Boat Fees you have not used
3. Any Personal Equipment you've purchased from us that you don't want to keep

 

*The Medical Form is a medical document & must be signed by a Medical Professional.

The following are accepted:

  • M.D. Medical Doctor
  • D.O. Doctor of Osteopathy
  • M.B.B.S. Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (British system of medical education, common in Europe).

Additionally, a Physician Assistant (P.A.) or a Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) may also sign the Medical Statement as long as the medical includes a clinic/hospital stamp identifying the facility and the Physician (M.D.) with whom the PA or NP works.

    Start Date Course Type Places Available   Price    
01 Apr 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 0 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Mon 01 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Mon 01 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Mon 01 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Wed 03 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Fri 05 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Mon 08 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Wed 10 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 13 Apr 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 30 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 14 Apr 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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15 Apr 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 0 US$ 599.00

Open Water 1 & 2
Fri 15 Oct 2021
01:00 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Introduction
Fri 15 Oct 2021
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Quick Review
Fri 15 Oct 2021
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Swim Tests
Fri 15 Oct 2021
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Confined Water 1
Fri 15 Oct 2021
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Confined Water 2
Fri 15 Oct 2021
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Confined Water 3
Fri 15 Oct 2021
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Confined Water 4 & 5
Fri 15 Oct 2021
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Open Water 3 & 4
Sat 27 May 2023
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes

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19 Apr 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 2 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Fri 19 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Fri 19 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Fri 19 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Sat 20 Apr 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Sat 20 Apr 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Sun 21 Apr 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Sun 21 Apr 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 27 Apr 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 28 Apr 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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30 Apr 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 8 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Tue 30 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Tue 30 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Tue 30 Apr 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Thu 02 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Tue 07 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Thu 09 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Tue 14 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 18 May 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 30 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 19 May 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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13 May 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 6 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Mon 13 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Mon 13 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Mon 13 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Wed 15 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Fri 17 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Mon 20 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Wed 22 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 25 May 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 30 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 26 May 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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21 May 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 8 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Tue 21 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Tue 21 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Tue 21 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Thu 23 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Tue 28 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Thu 30 May 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Tue 04 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 08 Jun 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 30 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 09 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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03 Jun 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 6 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Mon 03 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Mon 03 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Mon 03 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Wed 05 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Fri 07 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Mon 10 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Wed 12 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 15 Jun 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 30 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 16 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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11 Jun 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 8 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Tue 11 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Tue 11 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Tue 11 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Thu 13 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Tue 18 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Thu 20 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Tue 25 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 29 Jun 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 30 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 30 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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14 Jun 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 6 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Fri 14 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Fri 14 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Fri 14 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Sat 15 Jun 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Sat 15 Jun 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Sun 16 Jun 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Sun 16 Jun 2024
10:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 22 Jun 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 23 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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24 Jun 2024 e-Learning Open Water Diver 8 US$ 599.00

Introduction
Mon 24 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Quick Review
Mon 24 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Swim Tests
Mon 24 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 1
Wed 26 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 2
Fri 28 Jun 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 3
Mon 01 Jul 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Confined Water 4 & 5
Wed 03 Jul 2024
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Adi
Open Water 1 & 2
Sat 06 Jul 2024
12:30 PM
04 hours 30 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba
Open Water 3 & 4
Sun 07 Jul 2024
08:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Parrot Island Scuba

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