PADI Open Water course in Alonissos

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 2 days to 3 days
Spoken languages: English, Greek
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
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Activity description

Take up the most famous scuba diving course in the world in Alonissos and start exploring the world under the surface. Alonissos Triton Dive Center offers the famous PADI Open Water course on the island of Alonissos.

The Open Water Certificate

A recognised certificate for divers all over the world. You will have to complete the e-learning courses online in the comfort of your home before arriving in Alonissos. Upon arrival, you will get into 5 knowledge development sessions with 5 sessions in shallow water. Thus you will be able to put into practice what you will theoretically know. Afterwards, you will have to complete 4 open water dives and get your first scuba licence allowing you to dive anywhere in the world down to 18m. 

With the Open Water course, you will be able to learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including the scuba diving equipment (scuba gear) and the techniques to position your body in the right way. Anyone who's in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn the Open Water certificate. 

The PADI Open Water scuba diver will have a permanent scuba qualification permitting him to dive down to 18m. anywhere in the world. The course can be completed over 3 or 4 days depending on your schedule. 

The Advanced Open Water Certificate

If you already acquired your Open Water licence and wish to evolve into the scuba diving world, then the Advanced Open Water certificate is the right choice for you. Over 2 or 3 days you will have to complete 5 open water dives guided by your instructor.

You will have to complete 2 certificate dives: the Deep Water dive and the Underwater Navigation Adventure dive. Afterwards, you can choose 3 dive specialities of your choice from the following: Fish Identification, Enriched Air Nitrox, Underwater, Naturalist Boat, Underwater Navigator, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater, Photography (must provide your own camera), Multilevel and Dive Computer, Deep Dive, Night Dive, Search and Rescue, Drift, Underwater Videography (must provide your own camera), Wreck.

The diving spots

Found in the center of the National Marine Park, the island is a haven for marine life as the area has been protected for many years.  All dive spots are located around Alonissos as well as the surrounding deserted islands and will definitely be an experience to remember!!  Marine life includes White Seabream, Golden Groupers, Damselfish, Octopus, Dolphins, Salema, Saddled Seabream, Dusky Groupers, Lobster, Brown Meagre, Moray Eels, Cuttlefish as well as numerous different species of micro life!

 

Offers

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PADI Open Water Certificate
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- PADI Open Water Certificate with e-learning enrollment

- 3-4 days to complete - 9 dives in total 

 
Activity requirements

Basic swimming skills required

Special terms

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Beachwear
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 days

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Alonissos Triton Dive Center, Patitiri, Alonissos Island 370 05, Greece

Included:
  • Scuba gear
  • e-padi
  • Open Water certificate
2
PADI Advanced Open Water Certificate
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- PADI Advanced Open Water Certificate with e-learning enrollment

- 2-3 days to complete - 5 dives in total 

 
Activity requirements

Open Water certificate is required before passing to Advanced Open Water.

 
Special terms

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Beachwear
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Alonissos Triton Dive Center, Patitiri, Alonissos Island 370 05, Greece

Included:
  • Scuba gear
  • e-padi
  • Advanced Open Water certificate
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Meeting point

Alonissos Triton Dive Center, Patitiri, Alonissos Island 370 05, Greece Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule