We all have a huge impact on the underwater world and 3rd Reef Divers knows how to make it a better place. The 3rd Reef Divers Open Water Certification Course is designed with the You and the Planet in mind. To enroll in this course, you must be 10 years or older with adequate swimming skills and in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.

Course Structure

The 3rd Reef Divers Open Water course consists of three main phases:

1. Online eLearning to learn the basic principles of scuba diving in the comfort of your home and at your own pace.
2. Confined Water dives to experience and master basic scuba skills
3. Open Water dives to demonstrate your skills and explore!

Why 3rd Reef Divers is at the top of everyone’s list!

What’s included:

• PADI Open Water Diver learning materials 
• A Student discount towards personal dive gear package (mask fins, snorkel, booties)
• 3rd Reef Divers includes all professional scuba equipment that you will need for the duration of the course... 
• (NO one-time rental fees) $60. SAVINGS!
• 2-3 Fun, Educational confined water sessions
• 4-5 open water dives over 2 days
• Open Water Diver certification
• Special group rates 
• We offer PAYMENT PLANS
• Flexible schedules

• DAN Student Dive Insurance Program Benefits

  • Provides up to $25,000 in coverage for medical expenses for injuries that may occur during training
  • Coverage is valid for up to 180 days after enrollment or upon completion of the last certifying dive, whichever comes first

  • Covers dive-related injuries that occur both in and out of the water
  • Covers entry-level scuba and breath-hold diving
  • Coverage is 100% subsidized by DAN (Divers Alert Network)

Personal, Private Scuba Courses designed just for you or your group are available.  If you can imagine it, 3rd Reef Divers can make your dreams come true!  

Getting Started

Sign-up and get started on your PADI eLearning now! 

PADI eLearning allows you to study at your own pace through an interactive computer-based learning program. Course completion varies by individual and normally takes between 4 and 7 days.

Download and complete the Diver Medical and the Student Agreement forms.   

Equipment

As a special way to say "Thank You," for choosing 3rd Reef Divers, you will receive a Student Discount towards your personal dive gear package (mask, fins, snorkel, & booties).

If you would like to purchase your own scuba gear, come on down to the shop and we can help guide you through the process on what gear will work best for you.

 
What’s not included:

You are responsible for providing your own personal dive gear, mask, fins, snorkel, & boots. Unfortunately, snorkel gear will not work for this course.