Open Water Diver
Underseas Sports logo

Open Water Diver

Offered by Underseas Sports

Fort Lauderdale, FL

0

Course Description

Underseas Sports offers the SSI Open Water Diver Group Course, an ideal entry point for aspiring scuba divers. This SSI-certified program meticulously combines theoretical knowledge from classroom sessions with essential practical skills developed in pool training. The curriculum is structured to ensure participants gain confidence and competence underwater before venturing into open water environments. Upon successful completion, graduates will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification, unlocking access to global diving locations.

The course emphasizes hands-on learning, utilizing high-quality equipment provided by Underseas Sports. This includes modern regulators with computer consoles, weight-integrated Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs), and reliable scuba cylinders. Wetsuits are provided for comfort in varying water temperatures, allowing students to focus on mastering diving techniques. Training is conducted from a USCG approved dive boat, ensuring a professional and safe learning experience.

Participants are responsible for providing their own mask, snorkel, fins, and dive boots. To assist with this, Underseas Sports offers a 10% discount on gear purchases for the class and special student gear packages for greater savings. This policy ensures new divers are properly equipped from their initial dives.

Underseas Sports operates with a "no hidden costs" policy, allowing students to focus on their learning without unexpected financial burdens. They also provide bonus incentives, such as a $100 credit towards future classes for in-store visits and discounts on subsequent certifications like Nitrox if booked shortly after initial certification. Semi-private and private class options are available at an additional fee for those seeking a more personalized learning pace. The program is typically completed over a minimum of four days, allowing ample time for skill development and knowledge acquisition.

What's included

  • Online training
  • Classroom sessions
  • Pool sessions
  • Five open water dives on dive boat
  • Use of BCD
  • Use of regulators with computer
  • Use of cylinders
  • Use of weights
  • Use of wet suit

Requirements

  • Scuba quality Mask, Snorkel, fins, dive boots
  • Gloves recommended
  • Complete diver medical to be cleared for scuba diving

Dive sites used in the course

Where you'll practice during training

Cueva de los Tiburones Jardín de Coral Bajada del Cabo Arrecife de las Morenas

Required equipment

MaskSnorkelFinsDive bootsGloves

Instructor & language

Instructor:student ratio
1:4
Course language
English

Gallery(6)

Underseas Sports
Delivered by
Underseas Sports logo

Underseas Sports

Fort Lauderdale, FL

View centre profile

Meeting Point

Underseas SportsFort Lauderdale, FL

View full center profile
Book with confidence

Ready to start this course?

Check price

Contact the center directly to confirm availability and book your spot.

Last updated: