Padi Open Water Diver
Your ticket to the underwater world!
Learn scuba diving in Iceland
DIVE.IS, Iceland’s first and only PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center welcomes you to learn diving from a new perspective. Take your PADI Open Water Diver course in the pristine waters of Iceland and be better prepared for what the ocean can offer you.
Upon successful completion of the PADI Open Water course you will be certified to dive to 18m with a buddy, without direct supervision, anywhere in the world. This is a lifetime certification and it is recognized by any reputable dive centre. You will also be eligible to receive tank fills and participate in the PADI Diving Society.
At DIVE.IS we offer the PADI Open Water course which usually takes three days. In this program you will work closely with our instructors to learn the skills and theory necessary to dive safely and have fun doing it. You will develop confidence in the water using both skin diving skills and scuba equipment You will also practice planning and executing dives up to 18m depth with a buddy.
What can I do as a PADI Open Water Diver?
Plan, organize and execute dives with a certified buddy.
Take excursion and training dives at dive centres and resorts around the world.
Receive air fills for scuba cylinders.
Register and participate in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.
Register and participate in selected PADI Specialty Courses.
Register in and participate in the PADI Scuba Review.
What Will I Do?
To take part in the Open Water course you will have to complete a your theory learning independently using E-learning on the PADI website, which will take you through everything you need to know to become a safe diver. We will send you a link to your E-learning as soon as you book and pay for the course. Please note that going through the E-learning will take approx. 12 hours so we advice you to start studying a few days before your course starts. E-learning must be fully completed (including the exams) and submitted in the system before you start your pool session.
The E-learning includes:
- The Underwater World
- Dive Equipment
- Buddy Systems
- The Dive Environment
- Communication
- Dive Planning
- Problem Management
- Dive Tables and Dive Computers
- Navigation
You will also complete four Confined Water dives and a Waterskills Evaluation at a local swimming pool (confined water session). These include the skills to learn as an entry level diver, a 200m non-timed swim and 10 minute float.
To complete your certification you will complete four Open Water dives over two days. Here you will practice the skills you have learned in the pool in both fresh and saltwater dive sites.
Summary: Upon completing the PADI Open Water Course you will have completed:
Five Knowledge Development segments, including quizzes and final exam
Confined Water Dives 1-5
Watermanship requirements: 200m continuous swim and 10 minute float
Open Water Dives 1-4
The course is scheduled to run over 3 days:
Day 1: eLearning Quick Review and Confined Water Session 1-5, 10 minute float and 200m swim
Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2
Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4
You can also check out our Open Water Referral Course (which includes just the Elearning and the pool sessions) or the Viking package which includes a dry suit certification and a diving tour in Silfra fissure.
Course Details
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April – October
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The course is scheduled to run over 3 days
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The course requires a minimum of 3 students. Max 4 students per Instructor.
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The price includes the eLearning registration fee, which we pay directly to PADI. The eLearning fee is approximately 10.000 ISK.
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ATTN You will need to study for approx. 12 hours before the course begins
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Included:
- Instructor with PADI certification
- All equipment
- PADI Open Water Course eLearning material
- PADI certification fee
- All confined water session and pool rental
- All open water dives.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik on all 3 days
- Remedial classes (if required) can be scheduled at additional cost.
Information about the course:
The first day of the course you will do confined water dives in a swimming pool in Hafnarfjörður. The other other two days will be done in a open water site that is most convenient at the time taking weather into consideration.
eLearning
You will need to finish all Knowledge Developments and exams online on the PADI website. This gives you the opportunity to complete all online at your own speed. It is very important that you finish this e-learning before day one at the pool.
Course schedule
Day 1: Going over the e-learning with your Instructor as well as doing the pool session. This session includes skills 1-5, 10 minutes floating and 200m swimming.
Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2
Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4
When you have completed the PADI Open Water Course you will have completed:
- 5 Theroy parts about diving with tests and one final exam.
- Confined waters in a pool session.
- 200m swim and 10min floating.
- 4 Open Water Dives.
Referral Course
It is possible to complete the course in two separate locations.
You can complete the first half (theory and pool) at home where you live and finish the Open Water Dives here in Iceland with us.
You can also do it the other way around and complete the theory and pool-work with us here in Iceland and do the Open Water Dives somewhere else.
Union Grants and Other Benefits:
Most unions in Iceland subsidize a part of the course fee for their members. We encourage you to find out your rights within your union.
If you are a high school or university student, the course may provide a certain number of credits that you can use towards your degree.
After your course, consider joining the DIVE.IS Dive Club to gain benefits including discounts on future courses and tours as well as equipment rental. Learn all about the Dive Club here.
Most unions in Iceland subsidize a part of the course fee for their members. We encourage you to find out your rights within your union.
This course is depending on availability. Once we have enough participants, we will confirm the booking and send you a payment link for the total amount.
Safety requirements
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be at least 17 years of age (signature of legal guardian required for under 18 year old participants)
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be physically fit
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know how to swim and be comfortable in water
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be able to communicate in English
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not be pregnant
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complete a PADI Medical Statement PDF
Experience the course
