PADI Open Water Diver Course
Start your scuba diving journey with Blue Holic! The PADI Open Water Diver course is the worldβs most popular scuba certification. Here is everything you need to know about the course structure, pricing, and equipment rentals.
1. Course Costs & Pricing Breakdown
π Instruction Fee (Tuition)
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Instructor Training Fee:
$390β $273 (30% OFF!) -
Pool Entrance Fee: $70 ($35 per day Γ 2 days)
- Note: Students must complete all pool sessions before heading to the ocean.
π Gear Rental & Equipment (from our Rental Fleet)
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Full Scuba Equipment Rental Package:
$380β $266 (30% OFF!)- Covers all 4 days of training. Includes BCD, regulator, tanks, and weights.
- Blue Holic offers a Total Daily Rental of $95/day for individual rentals, but as an Open Water student, your entire 4-day full package is fully discounted to just $266.
β οΈ CRITICAL NOTICE: PERSONAL GEAR REQUIRED (NO RENTALS)
- Students MUST bring their own personal gear: Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Gloves, and Mesh Bag.
- WE DO NOT RENT OUT PERSONAL GEAR. For hygiene, safety, and a proper personal fit, individual personal gear is strictly excluded from our rental fleet.
- Need gear? You can purchase these essential items directly at our shop with a 15% Student Discount! Our team will help you get perfectly fitted before your class.
π Individual Daily Rental Rates & Loss PenaltiesFor your reference (or extra rental days), here are our standard daily rates and the replacement penalties stated in the rental agreement:
- Tank: $15 (Loss Penalty: AL $100 / AA $300)
- Regulator: $25 (Loss Penalty: $1,000)
- B.C.D: $25 (Loss Penalty: $650)
- Wetsuit: $20 (Loss Penalty: $400)
- Hood: $3 (Loss Penalty: $50)
- Weights w/ Belt: $10 (Loss Penalty: $150)
- Cleaning Deposit: $40 (Fully refundable upon the return of clean equipment)
- All rentals are for one calendar day only.
π Required Learning Materials (Choose One)
Every student must purchase their own learning materials. We offer a 15% discount on both options:
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Option A: PADI eLearning (Recommended)
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Price:
$251β $213.35 (15% OFF) - No classroom sessions required! Learn at your own pace online before the pool training.
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Price:
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Option B: PADI Physical Manual
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Price:
$126β $107.10 (15% OFF) - Requires an additional 4 to 5 hours of in-person classroom academic sessions at our shop.
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π οΈ Required Student Safety Tools
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Log Book:Β
$10β $8.50 (15% OFF) -
SMB (Surface Marker Buoy):Β
$52β $44.20 (15% OFF) -
Reel:Β
$39β $33.15 (15% OFF)
π’ Ocean Boat Fee
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Estimated Boat Fee: From $249
- Note: This fee applies strictly to the island boat diving day. Shore/Beach diving carries no extra cost.
π° Total Estimated Cost Summary
To help you budget ahead, here is the total all-inclusive cost for your certification (includes Tuition, 4-day Full Gear Rental, Required Safety Tools, Pool Entry, Ocean Boat Fee, and Tax/Materials):
- Total Cost with PADI Physical Manual: $1,050.95
- Total Cost with PADI eLearning (Online Course): $1,157.20
2. Course Structure & Schedule
To get certified, you will complete 2 Days of Pool Training followed by 2 Days of Ocean Training.
π Step 1: Pool Training (2 Days)
You must successfully complete all 5 pool sections and a swim test before you can dive in the ocean.
- Day 1 (Pool Sections 1β3): Learn basic scuba skills, breathing underwater, and equipment handling.
- Day 2 (Pool Sections 4β5 & Swim Test): Practice advanced safety skills and complete your mandatory swimming/floating test.
π Step 2: Ocean Training (2 Days / 4 Tanks Total)
Put your skills to use in the beautiful Pacific Ocean! We split your training between an exciting boat trip and an accessible shore dive.
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Day 3 (Boat Diving - Ocean Dives 1β3 / 3 Tanks Total):
- Board our dive boat and complete your first 3 open water training dives (Sections 1β3) around the islands.
- Requires the Ocean Boat Fee.
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Day 4 (Shore & Beach Diving - Ocean Dive 4 / 1 Tank Total):
- Complete your final training dive (Section 4) right from the beach to officially earn your PADI certification!
- FREE of charge β No additional guiding or access fees for shore diving.
- π‘ Alternative Boat Option: If you find beach/shore diving too physically demanding, exhausting, or intimidating, you have the option to upgrade to a boat dive for Day 4 as well. Please note that an additional ocean boat fee will apply for this upgrade.
π‘ Quick Checklist for Beginners
- Choose your study method: Grab eLearning to save classroom time, or pick the Manual if you prefer learning in-person with an instructor.
- Prepare your personal gear: Double-check that you have your mask, snorkel, boots, gloves, fins, and bag ready. Remember, these cannot be rented. Swing by Blue Holic to get fitted and enjoy your 15% student discount!
Are you ready to explore the underwater world? Contact Blue Holic today to book your class!