Private Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Cape Town

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 2-3 days
Spoken languages: Afrikaans, English
Minimum age: From 15 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
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Activity description

If you have always wanted to conquer the oceans like a modern Jacques Cousteau, then this is your great chance in a unique place like Cape Town. With this 4-days course you will learn the basics of scuba diving, and in the end you will be diving safely to depths up to 18m.

DiveInn offers the RAID Open Water 20 course for beginners who are ready to take their scuba diving certificate. No previous experience required, just a passion for the underwater world and the sport in general. Your experienced instructors will teach you over 4 days everything you need to know in order to dive safely down to 18 metres! 

Who is this course for?

The Open Water Diver Course is for anyone looking to Learn to Scuba dive and obtain a scuba diving certification.

Course Prerequisites

You must be 10 years and over of age to take this course and be in good health.

What Do I Get With This Course?

Graduates will receive the RAID Open Water 20 or Scuba Diver certification card allowing for open water dives. RAID certifications are recognized and accepted worldwide.

Completing the Water Skills Training

While you are completing the online course your dive Instructor will coordinate a time for you to complete the water training portion of this course.

Comprehensive Scuba Instruction

This official training program is developed to meet the standards for scuba education established by RAID. The RAID Open Water Scuba Diver Course will cover all of the necessary skills and knowledge for open water scuba diving.

Carel and his team from Dive Inn can't wait to share with you their passion of scuba diving, and take you out in the ocean to explore this fantastic world! It's a safe and fun way to learn a new sport that will make you seek for underwater adventures for the rest of your life! 

Offers

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RAID Open Water 20 course
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- Full RAID Open Water 20 course.
- Theoretical lessons online and RAID subscription included. The theory course needs to be finished at home before starting the pool session and the dives. 
- First dive in pool : Pool sessions will get you used to breathe underwater and learn new skills.
- 2 Ocean shore dives will be done to get you used to ocean diving and sort out most diving skills that need to be done for the course.
- 2 Ocean boat dives to get you totally hooked on Scuba Diving and certified.
- At the end of the course, you will obtain your PADI Open Water certificate allowing you to dive anywhere in the world to depths of 18m. 
- Small classes of 4 people maximum

Overall Duration : 3 days of practice (in pool, shore dives, boat dives) and 1 day of theory at home

Course of events

Day 1
- Do Home study or in the evenings if material have been obtained long beforehand.

Day 2
- 8.30 - Start, prepping all forms, going through homework and get to know equipment.
- 10.30 - Get in the pool, learn and practice skills
- 15.30 - Finish pool sessions and wash equipment

Day 3
- 8.30 - Start and finish theory and exams. Get gear ready.
- 9.30 - Do 1st shore dive
- 11.30 - Do 2nd shore dive
- 13.30 - Wash gear and complete Logbooks

Day 4
- Meet at 8.30 - Get gear ready
- 9.15 - Boat launch or shore dive for 1st dive (note boat launch time can change)
- 11.30 - Boat launch or shore dive for last and final dive
- 14.00 Wash gear, logbooks and certification

Activity requirements

Basic swimming skills are required and need to be in good physical form.

Special terms

- The activity will last between 3 to 4 days depending on the weather condition.

- A medical questionnaire needs to be completed beforehand and if on any of the questions a "Yes" has been marked a doctor sign-off would be needed.

- You cannot fly up to 24 hours after your last scuba dive.

- Transportation can be provided from Cape Town at extra cost (shall be agreed with the instructor).

 

Do not forget to bring
  • Towel
  • Swimming suit
  • Sunscreen
  • Something warm
  • Refreshment drinks
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2-3 days

Meeting point:

Simon's Town Pier (exact location to be defined with the Pro)

Included:
  • Study material online
  • PADI certificate
  • Dive Computer rental
  • Scuba gear
  • Rental dive equipment for 3 days
Excluded:
  • Dive permit for Marine protected area (±R50.00)
  • Transport to and from the dive sites
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RAID Advanced Open Water course
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- Full RAID Explorer 30 Advanced Open Water course
- Small classes of 4 people maximum
- Advanced Open Water certification included
- 5 adventure dives to complete (3 shore dives and 2 boat dives included) 
- Dive down to 30 m
- Photography, search and recovery, boat, wreck or night diving are just some of the dives you can choose

Overall Duration : 3 days of practice or shorter if needed  (3 shore dives and 2 boat dives) 

Activity requirements

Open Water certificate required (or equivalent)

Special terms

- The activity will last between 3 to 4 days depending on the weather condition.

- A medical questionnaire needs to be completed beforehand and if on any of the questions a "Yes" has been marked a doctor sign-off would be needed.

- You cannot fly up to 24 hours after your last scuba dive.

- Transportation can be provided from Cape Town at extra cost (shall be agreed with the instructor).


- If you have your own gear a 10% discount can be applied

Do not forget to bring
  • Towel
  • Swimming suit
  • Sunscreen
  • Something warm
  • Refreshment drinks
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2-3 days

Minimum age:

From 15 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Simon's Town Pier (exact location to be defined with the Pro)

Included:
  • Study material online
  • PADI certificate
  • Dive Computer rental
  • Scuba gear
  • Rental dive equipment for 3 days
Excluded:
  • Dive permit for Marine protected area (±R50.00)
  • Transport to and from the dive sites
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Meeting point

Simon's Town Pier (exact location to be defined with the Pro) Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
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Cancellation 24 hours 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