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Activity description
Get your Open Water Diver certificate in Corfu and dive in incredible places with a certified instructor. Welcoming adventurers from ages 12 and up!
Corfu is a beautiful Greek island located in the Ionian Sea. It is known for its stunning landscapes, with charming villages, sandy beaches, and lush olive groves. On this diving course, you'll discover the scenic coastal area of Kontokali Bay on the eastern coast of Corfu.
The Open Water Diver course takes place over 4 days. No previous scuba diving experience is required to take part. You'll start by meeting the certified instructor at the dive centre in Kontokali Bay. They will provide all of the scuba diving equipment (including a mask, fins, a snorkel, a tank, a buoyancy compensator, a regulator, and a wet suit) and the IANTD training materials.
The International Association Of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD) Open Water Course is the key to a thrilling diving experience all over the world. The philosophy of the IANTD Open Water Dive Course is to create confident divers who can ensure their safety. You will obtain all the necessary wisdom for your dives, the attitude to dive safely, the best training, and life-rewarding experiences.
The programme will start with theory, where you'll learn about the history of scuba diving, the equipment and its use, and diving procedures. Then, you'll move on to the practical skills! Throughout the 4-day course, you'll complete 8 open water dives with the instructor in a variety of diving spots. Kontokali Bay is home to warm, crystal-clear waters with great visibility - perfect conditions for scuba diving!
You will be diving among reefs, rocks, walls, gorges, small caverns and arches. While diving, you'll learn survival, buoyancy, and propulsion skills in a confined water setting. At the end of the course, you will receive your Open Water Diver certificate, allowing you to dive at a maximum depth of 18 metres (59 feet) anywhere in the world!
Obtain your Open Water Diver certificate on an enjoyable scuba diving course in Corfu!
This course takes place over 4 days.
Course of events
This course takes place over 4 days. The exact itinerary for each day will be planned with the instructor.
- Arrive at the dive centre in Kontokali Bay
- Meet the instructor and receive safety briefing
- Receive scuba diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, tank, buoyancy compensator, regulator, and wet suit) and the IANTD training materials
- Learn about the theory of scuba diving
- Take part in 8 open water dives in Corfu (maximum depth of 18 metres / 59 feet)
- Learn practical skills in confined water settings
- Receive Open Water Diver certificate at the end of the course
Activity requirements
All participants under 18 years old must provide written parental consent.
Please provide a medical certificate dated within the last 3 months from your GP stating that you are allowed to participate in this activity.
Special terms
Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.
- Certified instructor
- Scuba diving equipment
- Training materials
- Certification fee: 30€
- Food & drink
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
