Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Experience new adventures, make unforgettable encounters, and expand your network of friends by becoming a PADI Open Water Diver, the most recognized recreational diver certification in the world!
Your course will be done in the lagoon or in the ocean in Tahiti, under the direct supervision of a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) qualified dive instructor. You'll learn in an area of 1 to 20 meters depth.
The PADI's learning process allows you to progress in a fun way at your own pace and offers more experience than Level 1 of the French diving school.
You will learn how to use and look after your diving equipment, to plan and do your dives, and to anticipate and manage problems.
The training is based on 3 main phases:
· Development of theoretical knowledge (online, studying by yourself in class or at home) to understand the basic principles of underwater scuba diving.
· Dive in a protected environment such as a diving pool to learn the basic techniques of underwater diving
· Dive in a natural environment in order to practice the skills that you have learnt (in a diving pool) and explore the subaquatic world
Possible dive sites
L'Aquarium :
Ideal for training dives in shallow waters, this spot is scattered with little coral boulders on a sandy bottom. You will be able to find all the typical lagoon fish such as damsel, parrot fish, clown fish, surgeon fish, Spotfin croaker, cowfish, etc.
La Vallée des Ames :
"La Vallée des Ames" starts from the barrier reef and stretches all the way to the channel. The sandy slope goes down to 20 meters. This shallow area is filled with little coral formations where you can find clown fish, parrot fish, and blue damselfish.
The PADI Open Water course includes:
- 6 training dives (lagoon and ocean)
- Training Manual (digital version)
- Logbook
- Individual educational follow-up
- Provision of all required materials
- Certification fees
The theoretical knowledge is acquired through the interactive manual (online or downloadable on electronic tablets).
An accelerated 3-day training is available but it's recommended to allow 5 days.
You can then continue to PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants must have completed their first dive.
All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.
Special terms
Please note that the activity is weather dependent.
This service includes, in addition to the training dives, the provision of an online course (PADI eLearning) by sending a unique link. Once the link has been sent and validated by you, it is no longer possible to cancel the order with the certification body.
Please note that even if the activity can be cancelled in accordance with the cancellation policy for this activity, the eLearning course is not refundable (it remains acquired and accessible). Price of the eLearning course (22,500 XPF / 190 EUR).
Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.
- All necessary scuba diving gear
- PADI Open Water certification
- Swimwear and towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bottled water and snacks
