Set out to conquer the underwater world with our PADI Open Water Diver course in Porto-Vecchio. Accessible from 10 years old, whether you have already done a trial dive or not, this 3 to 6 days diving course will train you to dive independently with an instructor in most of the diving sites of the world! In groups of 4 people, our state-certified instructor will show you how to use your equipment, breathe and move underwater.
This PADI diving course is divided into two parts: a theoretical part and a practical part. For the practice, we will make 6 dives in the sea. The dive sites are located in the Cerbicale Islands, which are characterised by rich fauna and flora. Indeed, you will be able to meet many colourful species such as groupers, starfish or cardinalfish.
The PADI Open Water qualifies you to:- Dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres/60 feet
- Plan and execute dives with a certified buddy
- Rent or buy diving equipment worldwide
ProgrammeWe meet
at the dive centre at the time indicated on your booking confirmation. There is free parking in front of the campsite. One of our instructors will welcome you and give you your diving equipment. Then we will take the boat to the dive area. Each dive lasts about 40 minutes. Depending on your wishes and the time that you have, you can choose to do one or two dives per day.
Course content- 6 Confined Water and Open Water Dives
Included services- Certified PADI diving instructor
- High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights)
- Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives)
- PADI registration fee & certificate
- On request: Accompanying passenger on the boat (for a surcharge of €30)
Not includedThe eLearning material is not included in the course. After booking, contact us to register for the PADI elearning platform, for which you will have to pay online or directly on site. You will need to complete the course before the start of the course and bring proof of completion on the first day.
Requirements- Minimum age: 10
- Medical certificate
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses
- No flight on the same day