Padi Open Water Diver
Overview
With PADI, learning to dive has never been easier and more fun! Experience new adventures, make unforgettable encounters, expand your network of friends by becoming PADI Open Water Diver, the most recognized recreational diver certification in the world!
What's Included
- Snacks Fresh filter water, the, coffee, chocolate are available at the dive shop
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
C97M+PMM
Puna'auia, French Polynesia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
With PADI, learning to dive has never been easier and more fun! Experience new adventures, make unforgettable encounters, expand your network of friends by becoming PADI Open Water Diver, the most recognized recreational diver certification in the world!
Accessible from the age of 10 (Jr Open Water Diver)
Area of evolution: 0 to 20 meters depth (°)
Your training will be done in lagoon or in the ocean, under the direct supervision of a PADI qualified dive instructor.
Completely upgradable, the learning process developed by PADI allows the diver to progress at his own pace and in a fun way.
The curriculum includes:
• 6 training dives (9 units) (lagoon and ocean)
• PADI Open Water eLearning
• Logbook
• Individual educational follow-up
• Provision of all required materials
• Certification fees
An accelerated 3-days training is available
You can then continue to PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
(°) : The prerogatives announced may be subject to restrictions depending on age and local legislation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-166750P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the Padi Open Water Diver cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10).
- Snacks. Fresh filter water, the, coffee, chocolate are available at the dive shop.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Padi Open Water Diver is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Padi Open Water Diver will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksFresh filter water, the, coffee, chocolate are available at the dive shop
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
