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PADI Open Water Diver
(Visit PADI's "Open Water" webpage.)

Welcome to the world of SCUBA diving!

Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get started into the exciting world of SCUBA diving. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up contact us today.

I want to learn to scuba dive, how can I?

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

How much is it going to cost me?

This class includes the works -- classroom & pool sessions, your ocean dives in Monterey, all the needed rental gear and of course your PADI Open Water certification card!

The total training fee is $295.00 and the fee is broken down in order to provide many training options to our clients. The breakdown is as follows:

$145.00 Classroom/Pool/Rental Fee
$150.00 Instructor & Certification Fee

When you sign up for a class, the classroom, pool and rental fee will be collected.  The instructor will collect the instructor and certification fee during the first class.

Take a look at the schedules below and CLICK HERE to sign up online to reserve your spot for the next exciting class.

Hurry!  Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.

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What is the class schedule?

The PADI Open Water SCUBA Course is offered in two schedule formats.   A Weeknight Format or a Weekend Accelerated Format.

The Weeknight Format is a three and a half week course consisting of seven classroom / pool sessions (twice a week), and ocean dives on the final weekend of the class.

The Weekend Accelerated Format is the exact same course except that it is done in just two weekends! The first weekend consists of all the class and pool sessions, then the ocean dives are done on the second weekend of the class.

The ocean dives consist of four SCUBA dives and one snorkeling dive (optional).

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.

If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is the PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

What will I need to buy?

Before the class begins you will need the PADI Open Water Student Kit (Manual) and the PADI Open Water DVD.  A PADI Open Water CD ROM Kit is also available.  Either version includes the PADI Open Water dive manual, dive tables, logbook and a student record file.

Before your first pool session, you will need to purchase your own personal gear which includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots and gloves.


Why don't you order your Beginning Diver - PADI Open Water Diver Student Kit now?

Order your Student Kit here:

Mfg Price:  $67.50
Diver Dan's Price:  $59.99

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PADI Open Water Diver Course is Online!

If you wish to skip the traditional classroom training, one option you have is to do your classroom training Online. Click on the image below to learn more about PADI's eLearning!

What can I rent?

The rest of your SCUBA diving equipment is included in the Classroom/Pool/Rental Fee listed above.  The rentals include your wetsuit, hood, regulator (primary with octopus, pressure gauge, depth gauge & compass), weight belt, buoyancy control device (BCD), and tanks.

EQUIPMENT INCENTIVE:
If you purchase all of the items from Diver Dan's that are included in the rentals before your ocean dives,  you will receive a $95.00 rebate!

Medical Concerns or Questions?

If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a Physician, you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities.

To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a doctors release, download the PADI Medical Release Form here.


Having trouble finding a Medical Doctor (MD) who is familiar with Scuba Diving and Dive Medicine?
We have a recommendation!

OK - I'm ready! - What are the class dates?

Being a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center (IDC), Diver Dan's has the largest staff of instructors in the Bay Area.  This allows us to offer class schedules that are sure to meet your needs.  However, if you find that you are unable to find a class that fits into you schedule, just let us know as there are many options available to you from private classes to participating in multiple classes, the choice is yours.

I've Signed Up (or I want more Information)!

If you have signed up for a class please download the Open Water Sign-Up Information Packet.  It contains important information as to how the class is conducted, and will answer many of your questions.

Open Water Sign-Up Information Packet
10 page pdf file (418K)

2010 Class Schedules

Weekend Accelerated Format
First Weekend: Fri @ 6:30-9:30PM, Sat and Sun @ 9AM-6PM
Ocean Dives are done on the second weekend of class

Start Date (Friday) Format Ocean Dates (Sat/Sun)
January 8 Fri/Sat/Sun January 16/17
January 15 Fri/Sat/Sun January 23/24
January 22 Fri/Sat/Sun Jan. 30/31
January 29 Fri/Sat/Sun February 6/7
February 5 Fri/Sat/Sun February 13/14
February 12 Fri/Sat/Sun February 20/21
February 19 Fri/Sat/Sun Feb. 27/28
February 26 Fri/Sat/Sun March 6/7
March 5 Fri/Sat/Sun March 13/14
March 12 Fri/Sat/Sun March 20/21
March 19 Fri/Sat/Sun March 27/28
March 26 Fri/Sat/Sun April 10/11*
April 9 Fri/Sat/Sun April 17/18
April 16 Fri/Sat/Sun April 24/25
April 23 Fri/Sat/Sun May 1/2
April 30 Fri/Sat/Sun May 8/9
May 7 Fri/Sat/Sun May 15/16
May 14 Fri/Sat/Sun May 22/23
May 21 Fri/Sat/Sun May 19/30
May 28 Fri/Sat/Sun June 5/6
June 4 Fri/Sat/Sun June 12/13
June 11 Fri/Sat/Sun June 19/20
June 18 Fri/Sat/Sun June 26/27
June 25 Fri/Sat/Sun July 10/11 **
July 9 Fri/Sat/Sun July 17/18
July 16 Fri/Sat/Sun July 24/25
July 23 Fri/Sat/Sun July 31/August 1
July 30 Fri/Sat/Sun August 7/8
August 6 Fri/Sat/Sun August 14/15
August 13 Fri/Sat/Sun August 21/22
August 20 Fri/Sat/Sun August 28/29
September 3 Fri/Sat/Sun September 11/12
September 10 Fri/Sat/Sun September 18/19
September 17 Fri/Sat/Sun September 25/26
September 24 Fri/Sat/Sun October 2/3
October 1 Fri/Sat/Sun October 9/10
October 8 Fri/Sat/Sun October 16/17
October 15 Fri/Sat/Sun October 23/24
October 22 Fri/Sat/Sun October 30/31
October 29 Fri/Sat/Sun November 6/7
November 5 Fri/Sat/Sun November 13/14
November 12 Fri/Sat/Sun November 20/21
November 19 Fri/Sat/Sun December 4/5 ***
December 3 Fri/Sat/Sun December 11/12
December 10 Fri/Sat/Sun December 18/19

These dates skip a weekend due to a holiday
* Easter Sunday is April 4
** 4th of July Weekend - July 3/4
*** Thanksgiving Weekend - November 27/28

Weeknight Format
Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs @ 7-10PM for 3 1/2 Weeks
Ocean Dives are done on weekend of the last week of class
Classes start on a Wednesday or Thursday evening

Start Date Format Ocean Dates (Sat/Sun)
January 7 Tue/Thu January 30/31
January 20 Mon/Wed February 13/14
February 4 Tue/Thu Feb. 27/28
February 17 Mon/Wed March 13/14
March 4 Tue/Thu March 27/28
March 17 Mon/Wed April 10/11
April 1 Tue/Thu April 24/25
April 14 Mon/Wed May 8/9
April 29 Tue/Thu May 22/23
May 12 Mon/Wed June 5/6
May 27 Tue/Thu June 19/20
June 9 Mon/Wed July 10/11*
June 24 Tue/Thu July 17/18
July 7 Mon/Wed July 31/August 1
July 22 Tue/Thu August 14/15
August 4 Mon/Wed August 28/29
August 19 Tue/Thu September 11/12
September 1 Mon/Wed September 25/26
September  16 Tue/Thu October 9/10
September  29 Mon/Wed October 23/24
October 14 Tue/Thu November 6/7
October 27 Mon/Wed November 21/22
November 11 Tue/Thu December 11/12 **
November 24 Mon/Wed December 18/19

* Skips a weekend due to July 4th Weekend - July 3/4
** No Class Thanksgiving Week - November Tuesday 23/ Thursday 25

If you'd like to organize your own private group lesson for a business, school, church or other group of individuals, refer to our current pricing schedule for private classes or contact us for more information.

Where can I go from here?

Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in Diving program, your next step in exploring the underwater world.  Stop by the shop for more information on the PADI Adventures in Diving program.