PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
About the course
PADI Open Water Diver course is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.
How to earn your Scuba Diving Certification
Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either offline or online), then learn basic scuba skills in a pool (or pool-like environment) with a highly trained PADI Instructor. When you’re ready, make four dives in an open water environment (the ocean, a lake) with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.
1. PADI e Learning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.It’s your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours
2. With Your Instructor
- Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving
- Total time commitment: 4-7 days
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
- Depth: expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft
EXCELLENT Based on 1398 reviews Ankit Meena2025-04-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quite friendly dive instructors. Good experience Alan Godec2025-04-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with snorkelling! vishal and kritika guided us through our journey. We did island hopping which was nicely curated. ARGHYADEEP DUTTA2025-03-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We (with my partner) had an amazing time with Abhishek and Jeet. They helped to train us at first and then we dived. The marine life is pretty awesome. Kudos to the team for making it possible. 😇😇 Raman Sandhu2025-03-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing experience. Very polite and professional staff. I really enjoyed the dive. Amit Vijay2025-03-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a great experience and i saw many fishes and octopus. I recommended blue corals for you diving experience. shreya sankhla2025-03-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best Experience Everr!! Highly recommended🔥 Best View 🌊Best Crew and Wonderful Management Ranveer Pandey2025-03-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am giving you 10star Ahmad Raza2025-03-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are providing best services of scuba at a reasonable price .
EXCELLENT Based on 320 reviews Cosmopolitan2852082025-03-18Verified Here’s a concise gist for yourAn Unforgettable Dive Experience with Blue Corals Dive! Blue Corals Dive truly exceeded my expectations from start to finish. From my initial inquiry, Nikhil, the owner, was incredibly responsive and took great care in addressing all my doubts and concerns. On the day of the dive, he personally picked me up from my accommodation and transported me to the dive site, making the experience feel personalized and welcoming.At the location, Nikhil introduced me to Vishal—fondly known as the dimple guy/bunny—a professional diver whose expertise and witty approach immediately put me at ease. Vishal’s thorough training session not only ensured my comfort but also instilled confidence in the crew’s abilities. After a detailed orientation on the shore, we headed to Juvis, the dive location, where the experience turned otherworldly.The seasoned dive masters managed each individual with care, ensuring that everyone felt secure and well-guided throughout the adventure. Even when a minor moment of panic occurred, Vishal’s quick thinking and calm demeanor resolved the situation in no time. Underwater, I was mesmerized by the vibrant corals and diverse marine life. The dive master even took photographs to capture these unforgettable moments—memories that I will cherish forever.Oooh, not just scuba diving, along with it, we did Island hopping and Snorkeling too, it was nothing short of an incredible experience..!!Blue Corals Dive provided an amazing experience that words and pictures can hardly capture. (Though on a side note, the wet suits and the gears could be sanitized for each use, I'm guessing they do) It was truly an incredible start to what promises to be many more adventures beneath the waves. Climber517301178642025-02-24Verified PADI courses I had an incredible experience at Blue Corals Dive on Havelock Island! Vishal, my instructor, was nothing short of amazing. He was incredibly patient, understanding, and extremely competent. He has a real talent for breaking down even the most rigorous diving processes into easily digestible steps, making sure everyone felt confident and at ease. His calm and reassuring approach truly made a difference.Vishal’s encouragement led me to continue onto the advanced course, where we had the opportunity to see some amazing marine life, including giant moray eels, dolphins, and cuttlefish. The night dive was an absolute highlight of the entire experience for me – something I’ll never forget!The whole team at Blue Corals Dive was superb, and the professionalism and passion they bring to diving are evident in every aspect of the experience. I couldn’t recommend this place enough! If you’re looking for a top-notch diving experience with expert instructors in a beautiful location, this is the place to go. Thanks to Nikhil the owner for hiring such a brilliant instructor! It was great to spend time with Vishal. Sunshine404977395162025-01-14Verified PADI Open Water Course I had an incredible experience completing my PADI Open Water Course, and it’s all thanks to my amazing Vishal(Bunny)! From the very first session, they made me feel comfortable and confident.Their professionalism, patience, and deep knowledge of scuba diving were evident throughout the course. They explained every skill thoroughly, ensuring I understood both the theory and practical applications before getting in the water. During our dives, they were always attentive and encouraging, making sure we felt safe and supported at all times.What stood out most was their passion for diving and the underwater world. It was infectious and inspired me to become more invested in exploring the ocean. They also took the time to share tips, tricks, and personal experiences, which added so much value to the course.If you're considering taking a PADI Open Water Course, I cannot recommend this instructor highly enough. They made the entire experience unforgettable and have truly sparked a lifelong love of diving in me!Special thanks Mr Nikhil and being accommodating. Galbotrix0142025-01-08Verified Amazing experience !! Very nice service. Attention to details given especially for first timers or non-experienced divers. The training session was quite useful to calm the nerves. Would have loved to do dives at the other points as well, Overall an amazing experience Abhinav Uniyal2024-12-27Verified Professional service ! Scuba diving experience was quite memorable with Blue Corals Dive. Blue Corals Dive is among the top agencies at Havelock for scuba. Two of us did our first scuba dive at Juvis site in Havelock Island. Jeet, Kalidas and Vishnu, the dive masters and Mr.Basu the boat operator accompanied us for the dive.They all were very professional and took great care of safety and comfort during the entire dive.Blue Coral is PADI certified. Always do scuba with PADI certified companies.The photos and videos they took were with GoPro, so quality was good. They immediately sent us the photos, videos after the dive.The person with whom we were in contact for booking, Nikhil was also accommodating and professional. The staff at the office also explained everything properly.Prices are more or less same at all companies in Havelock for shallow water shore scuba dive; for slightly deep water boat dives around 1-2k more. The agencies with good past reviews may charge a little higher prices than others, but it’s worth it for their professional approach.## - The boat ride to deep scuba site was really fun as our dive site was a little far, so go for deep water dive, it’s more fun overall. Josh2024-12-07Verified Great experience! We did the PADI Open Water Diver course here and can only recommend Blue Corals Dive! The equipment is clean (in our case even brand new) and thanks to our super nice instructor Vishal aka Bunny we felt very safe and comfortable at all times. Bunny always made sure we had everything, whether it was breakfast or a little more time in the water to repeat exercises. Our last dive was a full 50min and the videos are unbeatable. Thanks to Bunny and the rest of the team! Road220029512072024-12-04Verified Lifetime memorable Experience of Scuba The Scuba experience was very awesome. The equipment used was high quality and top notch. Instructors were very friendly and hospitality was excellent.Mr. Nikhil excellent coordinator. Mr. Jaideep Instructor and Buddy Diver excellent trainer instructor.Overall 5star ratings , purpose well served. Arjun kapoor2024-12-03Verified Best dive center in havelock I had the most wonderful experience diving with Blue coral. Their entire team is absolutely great. I not only finished my Advanced open water but i can also gratefully say that i have made friends for a lifetime..The owner of the dive shop,Nikhil is a gem of a guy. I dived with Vishnu, jeet & al-shad on 3 different sites and each time i had such a great experience, it’s beyond words. Big thank you to Jaidev sir also who is another great instructor. His patience & skills are unmatched. Not to forget Ajay & Irfan who i have shared a laugh with. Lastly o’bert &kritika hope to dive with you the next time im there. Will miss all of you. Take care guys. Freedom621651677662024-11-22Verified Deep diving One of our best experience we had at Blue Coral dive thanks to team specially high, Vishnu & vishal best team for diving recommend all the people to dive here this guys makes you very comfortable they are very calm knows your problem & solve underwater itself Vikas Gupta2024-11-19Verified Unforgettable First Dive Experience at Tribe Gate with Blue Corals Dive and Expert Instructor Vishal Blue Corals Dive in Havelock made my very first scuba diving experience unforgettable. Diving at Tribe Gate, I was completely blown away by the vibrant marine life, including playful "Nemo" clownfish, thriving live corals, a sleek barracuda, a beautiful grouper, a two-spot snapper, and even a live shell. The sights were incredible, but what truly made the experience special was the guidance and support of my instructor, Vishal.As a beginner, I was naturally nervous, especially when it came to managing ear pressure on the way down. Vishal was incredibly patient, taking the time to help me equalize ear pressure every meter of our descent, ensuring I was comfortable at every step. When I began to feel a bit panicked, he was calm and motivating, reassuring me that I could do it. With his encouragement, I was able to relax and reach the full depth of the dive—an accomplishment that felt amazing, especially on my very first dive!For anyone considering their first dive, I can’t recommend Blue Corals Dive and Vishal enough. This dive was a perfect introduction to scuba, leaving me with incredible memories and a newfound love for the ocean. Blue Corals Dive turned my first scuba experience into something truly magical!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more