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PADI Open Water Diver
(Visit PADI's "Open Water" webpage.)

Welcome to the world of SCUBA diving!

Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get started into the exciting world of SCUBA diving. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up contact us today.

I want to learn to scuba dive, how can I?

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 company 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.

How much is it going to cost me?

This class includes the works -- classroom & pool sessions, your ocean dives in Monterey, all the needed rental gear and of course your PADI Open Water certification card!

The total training fee is $295.00 and the fee is broken down in order to provide many training options to our clients. The breakdown is as follows:

$145.00 Classroom/Pool/Rental Fee
$150.00 Instructor & Certification Fee

When you sign up for a class, the classroom, pool and rental fee will be collected.  The instructor will collect the instructor and certification fee during the first class.

Take a look at the schedules below and CLICK HERE to sign up online to reserve your spot for the next exciting class.

Hurry!  Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.

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What is the class schedule?

The PADI Open Water SCUBA Course is offered in two schedule formats.   A Weeknight Format or a Weekend Accelerated Format.

The Weeknight Format is a three and a half week course consisting of seven classroom / pool sessions (twice a week), and ocean dives on the final weekend of the class.

The Weekend Accelerated Format is the exact same course except that it is done in just two weekends! The first weekend consists of all the class and pool sessions, then the ocean dives are done on the second weekend of the class.

The ocean dives consist of four SCUBA dives and one snorkeling dive (optional).

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.

If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is the PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

What will I need to buy?

Before the class begins you will need the PADI Open Water Student Kit (includes the PADI Open Water Dive Manual, Dive Tables, Logbook and a Student Record File) and the PADI Open Water DVD.  An internet eLearning option from PADI is also available.

Before your first pool session, you will need to purchase your own personal gear which includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots and gloves.


Why don't you order your Beginning Diver - PADI Open Water Diver Student Kit now?

Order your Student Kit here:

Mfg Price:  $67.50
Diver Dan's Price:  $59.99

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PADI Open Water Diver Course is Online!

If you wish to skip the traditional classroom training, one option you have is to do your classroom training Online. Click on the image below to learn more about PADI's eLearning!

What can I rent?

The rest of your SCUBA diving equipment is included in the Classroom/Pool/Rental Fee listed above.  The rentals include your wetsuit, hood, regulator (primary with octopus, pressure gauge, depth gauge & compass), weight belt, buoyancy control device (BCD), and tanks.

EQUIPMENT INCENTIVE:
If you purchase all of the items from Diver Dan's that are included in the rentals before your ocean dives,  you will receive a $95.00 rebate!

Medical Concerns or Questions?

If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a Physician, you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities.

To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a doctors release, download the PADI Medical Release Form here.

OK - I'm ready! - What are the class dates?

Being a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center (IDC), Diver Dan's has the largest staff of instructors in the Bay Area.  This allows us to offer class schedules that are sure to meet your needs.  However, if you find that you are unable to find a class that fits into you schedule, just let us know as there are many options available to you from private classes to participating in multiple classes, the choice is yours.

I've Signed Up (or I want more Information)!

If you have signed up for a class please download the Open Water Sign-Up Information Packet.  It contains important information as to how the class is conducted, and will answer many of your questions.

Open Water Sign-Up Information Packet
10 page pdf file (418K)

2012 Class Schedules

Weekend Accelerated Format
First Weekend: Fri @ 6:30-9:30PM, Sat and Sun @ 9AM-6PM
Ocean Dives are done on the second weekend of class

Start Date (Friday) Format Ocean Dates (Sat/Sun)
January 6 Fri/Sat/Sun January 14/15
January 13 Fri/Sat/Sun January 21/22
January 20 Fri/Sat/Sun January 28/29
January 27 Fri/Sat/Sun February 4/5
February 3 Fri/Sat/Sun February 11/12
February 10 Fri/Sat/Sun February 18/19
February 17 Fri/Sat/Sun February 25/26
February 24 Fri/Sat/Sun March 3/4
March 2 Fri/Sat/Sun March 10/11
March 9 Fri/Sat/Sun March 17/18
March 16 Fri/Sat/Sun March 24/25
March 23 Fri/Sat/Sun March 31/April 1
March 30 Fri/Sat/Sun April 7/8
April 13 Fri/Sat/Sun April 21/22
April 20 Fri/Sat/Sun April 28/29
April 27 Fri/Sat/Sun May 5/6
May 4 Fri/Sat/Sun May 12/13
May 11 Fri/Sat/Sun May 19/20
May 18 Fri/Sat/Sun May 26/27
May 25 Fri/Sat/Sun June 2/3
June 1 Fri/Sat/Sun June 9/10
June 8 Fri/Sat/Sun June 16/17
June 15 Fri/Sat/Sun June 23/24
June 22 Fri/Sat/Sun June 30/July 1
June 29 Fri/Sat/Sun July 7/8
July 6 Fri/Sat/Sun July 9/10
July 13 Fri/Sat/Sun July 16/17
July 20 Fri/Sat/Sun July 23/24
July 27 Fri/Sat/Sun August 4/5
August 3 Fri/Sat/Sun August 11/12
August 10 Fri/Sat/Sun August 18/19
August 17 Fri/Sat/Sun August 25/26
August 31 Fri/Sat/Sun September 8/9
September 7 Fri/Sat/Sun September 15/16
September 14 Fri/Sat/Sun September 22/23
September 21 Fri/Sat/Sun September 29/30
September 28 Fri/Sat/Sun October 6/7
October 5 Fri/Sat/Sun October 13/14
October 12 Fri/Sat/Sun October 20/21
October 19 Fri/Sat/Sun October 27/28
October 26 Fri/Sat/Sun November 3/4
November 2 Fri/Sat/Sun November 10/11
November 9 Fri/Sat/Sun November 17/18
November 16 Fri/Sat/Sun December 1/2 **
**Skips a week due to Thanksgiving Weekend is Nov. 24/25
November 30 Fri/Sat/Sun December  8/9
December 7 Fri/Sat/Sun December 15/16
December 14 Fri/Sat/Sun December 22/23
 
These dates skip a weekend due to a holiday
* Easter Sunday is April 24
** Thanksgiving Weekend - November 24/25

Weeknight Format
Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs @ 7-10PM for 3 1/2 Weeks
Ocean Dives are done on weekend of the last week of class
Classes start on a Wednesday or Thursday evening

Start Date Format Ocean Dates (Sat/Sun)
January 5 Tue/Thu January 28/29
January 18 Mon/Wed February 11/12
February 2 Tue/Thu Feb. 25/26
February 15 Mon/Wed March 10/11
March 1 Tue/Thu March 24/25
March 14 Mon/Wed April 7/8
March 29 Tue/Thu April 21 / 22
April 11 Mon/Wed May 5/6
April 26 Tue/Thu May 19/20
May 9 Mon/Wed June 2/3
May 24 Tue/Thu June 16/17
June 6 Mon/Wed June 30/July 1
June 21 Tue/Thu July 14/15
July 2* Mon/Wed July 28/29
*Skips Wednesday July 4 - Store Closed
July 19 Tue/Thu August 11/12
August 1 Mon/Wed August 25/26
August 16 Tue/Thu September 8/9
August 29 Mon/Wed September 22/23
September 13 Tue/Thu October 8/7
September 26 Mon/Wed October 20/21
October 11 Tue/Thu November 3/4
October 24 Mon/Wed November 17/18
November 8 Tue/Thu December 8/9 **
**No Class Thanksgiving Week; Tuesday Nov. 20 Thursday Nov 22
November 21 Mon/Wed December 15/16

* Easter Sunday is April 8
** No Class Thanksgiving Week - November Tuesday 20/ Thursday 22

If you'd like to organize your own private group lesson for a business, school, church or other group of individuals, refer to our current pricing schedule for private classes or contact us for more information.

Where can I go from here?

Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in Diving program, your next step in exploring the underwater world.  Stop by the shop for more information on the PADI Adventures in Diving program.