PADI/SSI Open Water Diver Course at Blue Bay Beach for Beginners

About the Activity

What to Expect

Make the most of your holiday in Mauritius and become a certified diver! With the Open Water Diver course, you take the first step towards becoming an autonomous diver by learning the basics and the safety rules for good underwater practice. It consists of a theoretical part followed by several dives at sea to put into practice what you have learnt. In just two or three days, you will obtain the coveted certificate and will be able to make guided dives up to 18 m.

The PADI and SSI organisations are internationally recognised and will allow you to dive anywhere in the world afterwards. Our diving centre is located in Blue Bay, in the southeast of Mauritius, close to a lagoon providing an ideal setting to dive in complete safety and the midst of an abundance of underwater life. In the company of our professional and enthusiastic instructors, you will enjoy perfect conditions for completing your Open Water Diver course.

This course qualifies you to:

• Dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters

• Rent or buy diving equipment worldwide

• Plan and execute dives with a certified buddy

How to get there

• Meeting place: at our diving centre

• Meeting time: at the booked time

• Car parks nearby: within a 5 minute walk (free)

• Pick up: If you wish to make use of our pickup service, please contact us after completing the booking. only in the south-east of the island

Programme

We will meet at the dive centre, at the agreed-upon time, check you in and have you fill out the necessary paperwork, including the PADI/SSI Medical Statement, depending on the certification you have chosen. The dives will take place directly in the lagoon around Blue Bay, which has many shallow sites perfectly suited to beginners. The exact schedule of your course is set individually, based on your progress with the theoretical part of the course and on how much time you have to spare during the following days. We will discuss this on your first day at the dive centre.

Course Content

• 4 Open Water Dives

Included Services

• Certified PADI/SSI diving instructor

• High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights)

• Access to changing facilities and showers

• PADI registration fee & certificate

• SSI registration fee & certificate

• Scuba tank

• Drinks (water and fruit juices)

Additional Services

• Photos and videos can be taken on request for an additional fee (1,500 RP (€34))

Requirements

• Minimum age: 12 years

• Physical health

• If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses

• If you have a heart condition or diabetes, you must bring a medical certificate

Bring Along

• Swimsuit

• Towel

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

Good to Know

• You should not fly within the next 24 hours after the dive