Open Water Diver Certification OWD

5.0 (13 reviews) Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Duration4 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers
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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • equipment
  • water
  • Lunch

What to expect

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.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are on Tamarindo's main road just in front of hotel Best Western Vista Villa

End point

We are on Tamarindo's main road just in front of hotel Best Western Vista Villa

Pickup details

Please wait for us comfortly outside the reception. We do not enter in Condos.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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