Curso Open Water Diver

The SSI Open Water Diver at MC-Divers runs in two phases: five pool sessions at Montemare Obertshausen or Freibad Rottenberg, followed by four open-water dives at a lake spread over at least two days. Theory is delivered via SSI e-Learning, which you work through at home before the pool sessions start.

Pool meetings happen on Saturdays from 18:15 at Montemare or Wednesdays at Rottenberg. The pool depth of 2.2 metres means every skill — mask clearing, buoyancy, regulator recovery — gets practised close to the bottom without any real depth pressure involved. It is a controlled environment and the team has been running these sessions for over 15 years.

The open-water portion takes place at a lake, certifying you to dive to 18 metres worldwide. The four dives cover the same skills as the pool phase, now applied in actual open water. These can be completed within a weekend trip if preferred, though any external costs (entry fees, permits) are charged separately.

The course takes roughly four weeks at the standard pace, though the centre can adapt the timeline if you have specific scheduling needs. Certification is through SSI and is valid for life with no expiry.

Required equipment not included in the course price: mask, snorkel and fins suitable for scuba diving, plus a valid dive medical certificate before the open-water dives. Prescription masks and specific fins can be sourced through the shop.