Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive training agency that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be 15 or older to begin the PADI's Open Water Diver program. For those of you who are not above the age of 15 and would like to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Program, then the PADI Jr Open Water Diver program is available to you. If you are between 10 and 15 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

• A PADI Jr Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 11 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.

What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. In practice, this certification can be finished in as little as 3 days.

What is included ?
PVSCUBA includes everything you´ll need to complete your certification. There are no hidden costs or fees. Included are the following:

• Your choice of online or physical manual, depending on which training option you choose.
• Confined water (pool) training in our 10-ft-deep scuba training pool, the only one of its kind in Puerto Vallarta. (Everyone else trains in 5-ft-deep hotel pools).
• 4 open water dives over the course of 2 days.
• Rental equipment in excellent condition.
• PADI logbook
• PADI certification fee.

PVSCUBA's special Master Training Program.
We at PVSCUBA have developed a special training program as an answer to PADI's Master Scuba Diver Challenge. Its 4 simple steps will guide you towards attaining the "black belt" of recreational diving

The first step is called Begin the Adventure and includes the following:

• PADI's Open Water Certification
• A digital underwater photography experience.
• An enriched air Nitrox dive & experience.
• PVSCUBA's friendly and personalized service, as well as our dedication to excellence in dive training.

PVSCUBA: Dedication to Dive Training Excellence