Open Water Diver Course - POOL ONLY
Part 1 of the full Open Water Diver Course - best if completing certification on vacation.
Available spots
Service Description
Begin your scuba journey with our entry-level certification course—recognized worldwide and never expiring! This course is the first step toward becoming a certified diver. Led by our highly experienced instructors, who teach around the world, you’ll gain essential skills to dive safely, handle equipment, and build confidence under expert guidance. What You Will Learn: Dive safety and confidence skills Equipment assembly and care Techniques to prevent and manage common diving challenges Core skills for scuba certification Ways to help spread awareness about ocean conservation Upon successful completion, you’ll earn your Open Water Diver certification, giving you access to dive trips, rental gear, air fills, and the chance to explore the incredible underwater world! Course Structure: Our Open Water Diver Program includes three key segments: 1) Knowledge Development – Complete the e-Learning portion at your own pace, taking 6–10 hours on average. 2) Confined Water Lessons (Pool Training) – A minimum of 5 hours over three days. We’ve found that spreading the training helps build strong diving skills and comfort. 3) **Open Water Dives – These will be completed at a destination of your choice. Please note, institutions will have their own respective fee for this portion of the program. ** You have one year from the completion of your last pool class to complete your checkout/ocean dives to earn your certification. Please note, institutions may require you to get into a pool prior to doing your ocean dives. We recommend completing your pool training in close proximity to your scheduled vacation/ocean dives! What You’ll Need: PADI e-Learning completion Mask, snorkel A completed Student Medical Statement Scheduling: After enrolling, please contact us for scheduling availability. If you’re traveling or have a tight timeline, reach out before purchase to ensure we can accommodate your needs. Allow at least two weeks for scheduling. Gain the confidence to dive around the world by signing up for scuba classes near you in the Cape Ann and North Shore areas of Massachusetts. Start your certification journey with us today!
Cancellation Policy
1. All Instructional Programs and Services Are Non-Refundable: Fees for our scuba diving programs and services are non-refundable. Once paid, course fees cannot be refunded. It is recommended that, prior to enrolling in any program, you verify you are medically fit or cleared for scuba diving activities. The student medical statement can always be found below. 2. All Sales Are Final: Please note that all sales, including programs, services, and related items, are final. No refunds will be issued. 3. Exchange for Store Credit (Unused gear items): Unused items can be exchanged for store credit only if they meet the following conditions: Item is unused. You have a valid receipt. The item is in original packaging with all materials, manuals, and warranty cards. Item is brought back within 20 days of purchase. Return on items are subject to a restocking fee. Certain items, like books, e-courses, CDs, and DVDs, cannot be returned if opened due to copyright laws. 4. Transfer of Instructional Services/Programs (If Needed): While instructional services/programs are non-refundable, we allow transfers if the instructional program has not already been scheduled or started. You must: Notify in advance. Provide details of the new participant. Ensure they meet eligibility requirements. Discuss any additional associated fees or changes (eLearning/ scheduling/gear). The original participant is responsible for coordination. Reschedule Policy Rescheduling Confined Water Sessions: minimum of 48hr notification to avoid fee's. Rescheduling Open Water Sessions: minimum of 48 hr notification to avoid fee's. Travel Bookings DiVE KS offers travel bookings and services. Please note that all bookings done through DiVE KS are subject to a booking fee. Student Medical Statement A Student Medical Statement is required for all PADI scuba diving programs. This form is also always available for viewing without enrollment. If you are unsure about your fitness for diving please contact your primary care provider and provide them with the form. In certain instances, a medical provider may need to give permission or medical clearance to dive. Please thoroughly look over the student medical statement and show it to your Primary Care Provider if needed. This form must be completed prior to any in-water activity. There are no exceptions. Please note, it is the student's responsibility to receive medical clearance for diving if needed. No refunds will be issued after enrollment.
Contact Details
9789160041
info.diveks@gmail.com
600 Cummings Center suite 166 y, Beverly, MA, USA