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Starting at $695 per student • Book In Advance, Trips Sell Out
Course Details
Course Pricing & Enrollment
Course Level
Earn your PADI Open Water Diver Certification in the crystal-clear waters of Key Largo, the dive capital of the Florida Keys.
This group certification course is the most affordable and popular way to become a certified scuba diver—perfect for friends, couples, families, and travelers looking to learn together.
Once certified, you’ll be able to dive anywhere in the world up to 60 feet with a buddy.
Pricing snapshot
- PADI Open Water eLearning247
- 2 boat trips198
- 2 day full gear rental105
- Course fee145
Bundled price
$844 (ON SALE $759)
Questions? Call (305) 391‑4040
How you’re assessed
- Instructors evaluate skills to PADI performance requirements—not speed—so you can dive comfortably and safely.
- You’ll complete knowledge reviews, a final exam, confined‑water skill sign‑offs, and open‑water performance requirements.
- Exact sequencing can vary with conditions, but standards and required skills remain the same.
What you’ll be able to do
- Set up, check, and use scuba equipment correctly
- Maintain control: buoyancy, trim, and safe ascents/descents
- Communicate and dive responsibly with a buddy
- Plan no‑stop dives within your limits
What you earn
- PADI Open Water Diver certification (upon successful completion)
- Lifetime cert recognized worldwide (dive with operators globally)
- Training that prepares you for the next step: Advanced Open Water, specialties, and more
Important Requirements & Prerequisites
- Minimum age 10 (Junior Open Water) or 15 for full certification
- Complete PADI Medical Questionnaire; physician clearance if required
- Swim 200 m/yards continuously (or 300 m with mask/snorkel/fins) and float/tread 10 minutes
Everything Included in This PADI Open Water Group Course
The course is designed to be simple: finish the online learning, get coached through pool skills, then complete four open‑water check‑out dives. The essentials are bundled into one easy package.
Online eLearning
Complete knowledge development before you arrive
- Self‑paced lessons on desktop or mobile
- Quizzes, knowledge reviews, and a final exam
- Arrive ready to focus on in‑water skills (not classroom)
Pool Training
Build comfort + muscle memory in a controlled setting
- Step‑by‑step coaching on core scuba skills
- Buoyancy, mask clearing, regulator recovery, air sharing
- Practice until it’s smooth before you head offshore
4 Open‑Water Check‑Out Dives
Put it all together on real reefs with your instructor
- Instructor‑supervised dives to complete required skills
- Confidence builds from Dive 1 through Dive 4
- Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification
Your 2-Day Training Plan
Structured path from knowledge development to in‑water skills and certification
Knowledge & Pool
Advanced Pool
Upgrades & Add-Ons
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Why Choose PADI Certification in Key Largo?
Learn to scuba dive in the crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys with experienced PADI instructors and world-class dive sites
PADI Standards
PADI Dive Center
Earn the most globally recognized scuba certification available. Lifetime certifications prepare you for unlimited exploration.
Small Class Sizes
Maximum 6 students per instructor ensures personalized attention and faster skill development in a safe learning environment.
World-Class Location
Train in the pristine waters of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, America's first underwater preserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PADI certification
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