Open Water Diver Course
Dive autonomously up to 18m
Prerequisites:
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Be at least 10 years old
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NOTE: Divers aged 10 to 14 years receive Junior Open Water Diver certification.
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Be in good health
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No prior diving experience is required.
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Included with Scubakreta
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SSI Course Registration (online learning kit)
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Digital Logbook
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Digital certification card
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The diving equipment that suits you for the course
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Your English speaking instructor
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The organisation of your course in a flexible way according to your other planned activities during your stay in Crete
With the certification "Open Water Diver" you will be able to:
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Practice scuba diving by diving with a buddy of the same level (or higher) without being supervised by a professional Instructor.
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Participate in dives whose maximum depth authorized by SSI is 18 meters for the Open Water Diver.
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Your certification will be valid and recognized worldwide (ISO 24801-2)
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Register with SSI here and get the first three chapters (out of six) of theory for free! Start learning from home.
THE OPEN WATER DIVER
Your passport to a world of adventure
If you've always wanted to scuba dive, experience an unparalleled adventure and see the world under the waves, this is where it begins.
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Get your scuba diving certification with the SSI Open Water Diver course - one of the most popular and widely recognised dive courses in the world.
Millions of people have learned scuba diving with this course and continue to discover the wonders of the aquatic world.
STRUCTURE:
The SSI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases :
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Knowledge development (online, independent study and some oral theory with your instructor) to understand the basics of scuba diving
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Diving in a protected environment (confined water or pool) to learn basic diving techniques
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Diving in the open water to use your diving techniques and explore!
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We usually need between 3 to 4 days to complete the course, depending on your learning pace.
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Shortly available ? The SSI Scuba Diver course might be exactly what you need.
How is the Open Water Course in summary ?
Training Duration
Between 3 to 4 days depending on conditions, your progress or your needs
Confined Water
Training sessions in the pool to learn at your own pace the different techniques
Open Water
4 dives at sea to apply the techniques taught and discover the underwater world
BOOK YOUR COURSE WITH SCUBAKRETA
Get your SSI Open Water Diver certification!
*As this is a multiple day course, make sure to book your place with us in advance*
Contact us by phone - WhatsApp | Mobile : +30 6936 893032
Contact us by email : scuba@scubakreta.gr
We will do our best to answer you as soon as possible.
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WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR
OPEN WATER ?
Welcome to the wonderful community of the scuba divers. Now is when the great game starts for you !
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If you are looking for a bigger challenge, continue your diving education by discovering the Advanced Adventurer course, and reach new limits !
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You are, of course, also certified now to join the rest of the diving community for some recreational dives anywhere at any time untill a depth of 18 meters.
TO LEARN MORE
Advanced Adventurer
Dive up to 30m
The SSI Advanced Adventurer is a fun training, privileging the discovery of new types of diving.
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The course allows you to develop your self-confidence in diving and improve your techniques on different Adventure Dives dives, connecting you to multiple speciality courses!