Open Water Diver Certification: World-Recognized Diving Course for Up to 18 Meters Deep Dives
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Tamarindo
The Open Water Diver (OWD) is the most famous certification, recognized all over the world.
A certified open water diver can go diving 18 meters deep. (60 feet) with a buddy of the same level.
Duration:
4 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tamarindo Diving Center Davide Gabbi - We offer this certification course with PADI or TDI-SDI. With TDI-SDI the theory portion will be sent to you as e-learning, with PADI you will have to come to our diving center.
DAY 1 at 2 pm: 5 PADI theory lessons (it includes video material) at our diving center.
DAY 2: 5 PADI or TDI-SDI confined water sessions
DAY 3: Open Water PADI or TDI-SDI dives 1 and 2 (up to 12 meters or 40 feet depth)
DAY 4: Open Water PADI or TDI-SDI dives 3 and 4 (up to 18 meters or 60 feet depth)
PADI or TDI-SDI Open Water Diver Certification
On days 3 and 4 we meet at 7:00 am in front of our diving center.
After loading all our equipment on the boat, we head towards the Catalina’s.
You will then be ready for the two dives, at a maximum depth of 12 meters (40 feet) on day 3 and 18 meters (60 feet) on day 4.
We’ll be back in Tamarindo around 12:00md. All equipment is provided.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Equipment
- Water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Location
Tamarindo Diving Center Davide Gabbi
We are on Tamarindo's main road just in front of hotel Best Western Vista Villa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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833melissaa
Feb 18, 2024
Amazing experience diving for the first time! - It was the most wonderful experience, I’m officially certified thanks to the amazing crew from Tamarindo Divers.
My trainer Jac was very kind and professional, both days were very satisfactory.
We saw so many different creatures like sharks and moray eels.
I can’t wait to dive again with these guys!
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Camper41945009494
Feb 16, 2024
Amazing Experience - Tamarjndo Diving is fantastic! I did my open water certification Feb.7-9, 2024. Luis was my instructor and he was amazing! He helped me get over my unknown fear of claustrophobia under water and took me on some great dives. He was very knowledgeable, calm and we got to see lots underwater including sharks, manta rays and lots of cool and colorful fish. The other dive masters on the boat were professional and wanted all divers to have a great experience. Other divers on the boat said their experience was much the same as mine. I would rate this company 10 out of 10 and I can’t wait to come back for more dives in the future.
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Kbethhn
Jul 7, 2022
My first time made amazing! - My husband is an experienced advanced cert diver and I was working on my open water dive cert. Alejandro was the best instructor I could’ve wished for. He made it possible for me to love scuba. Under water he is so zen and reassuring. I became excited to dive instead of scared and unsure. He reads personalities like a pro and knows what you need for support to reach out if your comfort zone while learning. I really am so thankful we went with this outfit for my first diving cert.
….and the dives were BEAUTIFUL!!! The dive masters are respectful of the environment and the inhabitants while taking you through a dream of a dive. I whole heartedly recommend this place. Great equipment too!
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Globetrotterr9000
Feb 1, 2021
AMAZING DIVE OPP - A great place to get Open Water Certified, my buddy and I decided to pull the trigger on a PADI certification here and it was AMAZING. The whole crew was absolutely fantastic, they were kind and super knowledgeable. I felt very safe and had a wonderful experience.
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Jillw2888
Feb 15, 2020
Dives - The staff were great! The staff was so very helpful, knowledgeable and fun! The boat ride was nice, the equipment was good and the trip was very organized. We had two really great dives! Thank you!
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Isabel
Sep 22, 2018
Amazing experience! - The whole thing was breathtaking! I was lucky enough to see an amazing variety of sea life, from dolphins and whales to rays, sharks, octopuses, giant starfish and lots more! Davide and the instructors where very professional and nice, we all had a great time it was truly a unique experience, way beyond what I expected!
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Stephanie
Mar 20, 2018
Great Experience! - We completed our 4 open water dives through Tamarindo Diving and cannot say enough positive things about it! Toby and Davide were awesome. They ensured we felt comfortable, our equipment was set up safely and we were confident with what the plan was in the water. It was a perfect experience for completing our first open water dives and getting our certificate. Both instructors knew about the area, the different sea life and were very experienced and professional with everything they did. Thank you so much for a great experience to start off our diving adventures!
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Paul
Mar 18, 2018
PADI Certified in Tamarindo - Davide was excellent, taking wonderful care of my daughter and me during our certification. His Italian charm and enthusiasm for diving is infectious. It was also well organized. Highlight spottings included a white tipped shark, lots of spotted rays, water breaching devil rays and some large nasty looking Morays.
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