Open Water Diver Course: Start Your Scuba Diving Adventure with PADI Certification

Start your scuba diving adventure with the PADI Open Water Diver course. Get certified in just 3 days and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. Minimum age: 10 years. Max depth: 18m/60ft.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • West Bay Road - Scuba Dive the 2nd largest reef in the world and see thousands of fish and turtles while learning to scuba dive safely with an instructor. Featuring the world renowned PADI certification course, the largest scuba organization in the world and accepted everywhere. Includes some classroom instruction and review of your online work,…
What's Included
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course
the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover…

Location
West Bay Divers
Fosters WB Road
Meet your instructor at 8:30 am on the first day of your course at our dive shop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hotch2017
Apr 4, 2025
Highly recommend dive shop and instructor Joel! - We had an unbelievable experience with West Bay Dive. A full week of open water PADI cert for the kids, and dives for the whole family. We probably did 8 dives in total? It was completely custom to what our family wanted - we added throughout the week, we felt 100% safe with our instructor Joel - and they took great care of our family at all times. Joel was completely knowledgeable about all marine life, he pointed out and identified countless fish, rays, crabs, turtles and more. They are all wonderful stewards of conservation on the reef at all times. If you want to dive in Roatan - I cannot recommend this organization enough - and request Joel for your whole week! He will take great care of you - no matter what kind of dive experience you are looking for.
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Marcy12226
Mar 27, 2025
Core memories were made certifying my kids at West Bay Dicers with Arturo!! - Fantastic experience for my 12yo daughter and 14yo son getting their padi open water certifications! Arturo was the most wonderful, knowledgeable and kind instructor! I recommend him as a teacher and dive master 100%. My husband and I joined the kids on their open water dives. He pointed out so many fish from a huge barracuda down to a tiny pipe fish, jaw fish to puffer fish. He also showed us a spotted moray eel, sting rays, and turtles…just an abundance of wildlife! Arturo will be certifying our other two kids (in a few years)! The entire operation is a beautiful dance of professionalism (Barny guided us on every step) and organization from our dive lockers to our groupings. Best dive shop I’ve ever interacted with!!
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828anishs
Mar 26, 2025
West bay diving. - Great and responsive company with great instructors. Would recommend them highly. Leo and Michaela and the main instructor accommodated our group of all ages.
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Jamesnb3344mo
Mar 6, 2025
Amazing dive shop - I can’t say enough good things about this dive shop. The instructors, boat captains, and staff are amazing and always helpful. I can honestly say I don’t think I would have gotten my Open water certification without the help of Joel, my dive instructor. Joel was exceptional in every way, he calmed and encouraged me when I needed it. He always provided positive comments to help me succeed as well as provided positive feedback. I’m headed down now to get the next level of training from Joel. I have been looking forward to this trip all year! My thanks to the entire West Bay Dive team for everything they do for their fellow divers!
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V7263hiisaacm
Feb 19, 2025
Great experience - highly recommend! - Our resort (Grand Roatan) had offered a “try to scuba” class in their pool for free. This is hosted by West Bay Divers. We let our daughter (11 years old) try it out. Sean was the instructor and he was amazing! So patient, kind and easy going. He was very thorough and you can tell safety and comfort (of his students) are of utmost important. After the pool session, they offered additional diving for a fee. Which we chose to have our daughter do. She did a shore dive with Sean. They were out about 1 hr and dove to around 25-30 ft. My daughter absolutely loved it and has been asking daily “can I go diving again?”! Thanks to Sean and West Bay Divers for the this experience.
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Brent
Feb 18, 2025
Open water course - Finished my open water course with Sean. He was awesome. They were very flexible with my schedule. I wish I could have stayed longer to get more dives in before I had to go home.
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Lauretj2021
Feb 14, 2025
Best Guide Ever - I can’t say enough good things about this operation! And more especially, the best dive guide on the planet, Joel Urbina!! EVERYTHING is top notch! Can’t wait to come back!!
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D3455vrdiegop
Feb 3, 2025
Just Amazing - I had the pleasure of completing my Open Water course with Wets by Divers in Roatán, and I couldn't be more grateful. From the very first moment, I felt completely at ease thanks to the dedication, patience, and leadership of our instructor, Karim Cassis. Over three days full of learning and incredible experiences, Karim made every dive not only safe but also fun. His teaching style is clear, professional, and always with a smile. It’s clear that Wets by Divers stands out for their excellent service and passion for diving, which gave me great confidence in the water. The quality of their instruction is unmatched, and they are, without a doubt, the best in Roatán. In fact, they are recommended as the trusted provider by Kimpton Grand Roatán, which made us feel even more secure in choosing them. I highly recommend Wets by Divers and Karim. If you're looking for an amazing diving experience in Roatán, don’t hesitate to contact them. I’m excited to continue diving with them in the future!
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818amirf
Jan 2, 2025
🌊 Unforgettable Dive Experience with an Amazing Team! 🐠🤿 - I just finished my Open Water Diver certification with West Bay Divers in Roatan, and it was incredible! Arturo, my instructor, was absolutely amazing—patient, knowledgeable, and so much fun to learn from. The whole team, including Julieta, Gabi, Mekela, Barney, and everyone else, made me feel so welcome and supported. The dive sites were stunning, and the whole experience was unforgettable. If you’re thinking about diving in Roatan, I can’t recommend West Bay Divers enough. Huge thanks to Arturo and the team for making it such an awesome adventure! 🐠🌊🤿
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X2829utsarah
Jan 1, 2025
My first dive experience! - I was so nervous to learn to scuba but West Bay Divers, and especially Joel our instructor, helped me conquer this fear! We had such a wonderful time, Joel made me feel comfortable and confident under the water, and my whole family is now ready for more. We have already booked our trip back. I can't recommend this company and Joel our instructor highly enough.
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From $512
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).