Private Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Cape Town

Learn how to scuba dive in Cape Town's clear waters with the scuba diving experts of Dive Inn

RAID Open Water 20 course

2 options available from €303

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From€303
2-3 days
Everybody welcome

Practical information

- Full RAID Open Water 20 course.
- Theoretical lessons online and RAID subscription included. The theory course needs to be finished at home before starting the pool session and the dives.
- First dive in pool : Pool sessions will get you used to breathe underwater and learn new skills.
- 2 Ocean shore dives will be done to get you used to ocean diving and sort out most diving skills that need to be done for the course.
- 2 Ocean boat dives to get you totally hooked on Scuba Diving and certified.
- At the end of the course, you will obtain your PADI Open Water certificate allowing you to dive anywhere in the world to depths of 18m.
- Small classes of 4 people maximum

Overall Duration : 3 days of practice (in pool, shore dives, boat dives) and 1 day of theory at home

Course of events

Day 1
- Do Home study or in the evenings if material have been obtained long beforehand.

Day 2
- 8.30 - Start, prepping all forms, going through homework and get to know equipment.
- 10.30 - Get in the pool, learn and practice skills
- 15.30 - Finish pool sessions and wash equipment

Day 3
- 8.30 - Start and finish theory and exams. Get gear ready.
- 9.30 - Do 1st shore dive
- 11.30 - Do 2nd shore dive
- 13.30 - Wash gear and complete Logbooks

Day 4
- Meet at 8.30 - Get gear ready
- 9.15 - Boat launch or shore dive for 1st dive (note boat launch time can change)
- 11.30 - Boat launch or shore dive for last and final dive
- 14.00 Wash gear, logbooks and certification

Activity requirements

Basic swimming skills are required and need to be in good physical form.

Special terms

- The activity will last between 3 to 4 days depending on the weather condition.

- A medical questionnaire needs to be completed beforehand and if on any of the questions a "Yes" has been marked a doctor sign-off would be needed.

- You cannot fly up to 24 hours after your last scuba dive.

- Transportation can be provided from Cape Town at extra cost (shall be agreed with the instructor).

Meeting point:
Simon's Town Pier (exact location to be defined with the Pro)
Spoken languages:English, Afrikaans
Included
  • Study material online
  • PADI certificate
  • Dive Computer rental
  • Scuba gear
  • Rental dive equipment for 3 days
Excluded
  • Dive permit for Marine protected area (±R50.00)
  • Transport to and from the dive sites
Do not forget to bring
  • Towel
  • Swimming suit
  • Sunscreen
  • Something warm
  • Refreshment drinks