Your First Diving Certification — Explore the World Beneath the Waves
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular scuba diving certification in the world — your first official qualification as a diver. With this certification, you will be able to dive anywhere in the world, exploring everything from coral reefs and shipwrecks to underwater canyons, mountains, and marine life.
By becoming a PADI Open Water Diver, you open the door to incredible adventures — from tropical reefs to majestic wreck dives, and from volcanic landscapes to underwater valleys.
What’s Included in the PADI Open Water Diver Course?
Our PADI Open Water Diver course is designed to give you all the knowledge and skills needed to dive confidently and safely up to 18 metres.
The course includes:
- 5 theory lessons (knowledge development) to learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, followed by a final exam
- 5 confined water sessions in shallow water to practice and master essential diving skills with your instructor
- 4 open water dives (maximum depth of 18 metres) to apply what you’ve learned in real diving conditions
During the course, our experienced team will also share their knowledge of the incredible marine life in the Portofino Marine Protected Area, and make sure you feel comfortable both underwater and on the surface.
Already Started the Course at Home? Complete Your Open Water Dives with Us!
If you are part of a dive club or have already completed your theory and confined water sessions elsewhere, you can finish your training with us by completing the 4 open water dives required for certification.
Just make sure to bring the PADI Open Water Diver referral form, signed by your instructor, and we will take care of the rest!
Complete the Theory Before You Travel — PADI E-Learning
PADI also offers E-Learning, allowing you to complete the theory lessons online before your holiday.
- Learn at your own pace, in your own language
- Avoid using valuable holiday time for studying
- Spend more time in the water practicing with your instructor
To start your PADI E-Learning, click here: PADI E-Learning
Why Choose Diving Group Portofino?
- Professional, experienced instructors
- Training in the stunning Portofino Marine Reserve, one of Italy’s top diving destinations
- Small groups for personalised attention and safety
- Supportive and friendly team, ready to share their passion for diving
Ready to Become a Certified Diver?
Contact us today to book your PADI Open Water Diver course. Start exploring the underwater world!
