{"id":2156,"date":"2017-01-13T12:46:27","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T11:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dgportofino.ne-ws.it\/padi-open-water-diver\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T10:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:04:50","slug":"padi-open-water-diver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/corsi-padi\/padi-open-water-diver\/","title":{"rendered":"PADI Open Water Diver Course in Portofino"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15490&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your First Diving Certification \u2014 Explore the World Beneath the Waves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>PADI Open Water Diver course<\/strong>&nbsp;is the&nbsp;<strong>most popular scuba diving certification in the world<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 your first official qualification as a diver. With this certification, you will be able to&nbsp;<strong>dive anywhere in the world<\/strong>, exploring everything from&nbsp;<strong>coral reefs and shipwrecks to underwater canyons, mountains, and marine life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>By becoming a PADI Open Water Diver, you open the door to&nbsp;<strong>incredible adventures<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 from tropical reefs to majestic wreck dives, and from volcanic landscapes to underwater valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Included in the PADI Open Water Diver Course?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong>PADI Open Water Diver course<\/strong>&nbsp;is designed to give you all the knowledge and skills needed to dive&nbsp;<strong>confidently and safely up to 18 metres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>The course includes:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/p>\n<li><strong>5 theory lessons (knowledge development)<\/strong>&nbsp;to learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, followed by a&nbsp;<strong>final exam<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>5 confined water sessions<\/strong>&nbsp;in shallow water to practice and master essential diving skills with your instructor<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>4 open water dives<\/strong>&nbsp;(maximum depth of&nbsp;<strong>18 metres<\/strong>) to apply what you\u2019ve learned in real diving conditions<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n\n<p>During the course, our experienced team will also\u00a0<strong>share their knowledge of the incredible marine life in the <strong>Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong><\/strong>, and make sure you feel comfortable both\u00a0<strong>underwater and on the surface<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Already Started the Course at Home? Complete Your Open Water Dives with Us!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you are part of a&nbsp;<strong>dive club<\/strong>&nbsp;or have already completed your&nbsp;<strong>theory and confined water sessions<\/strong>&nbsp;elsewhere, you can&nbsp;<strong>finish your training with us<\/strong>&nbsp;by completing the&nbsp;<strong>4 open water dives<\/strong>&nbsp;required for certification.<\/p>\n\n<p>Just make sure to bring the&nbsp;<strong>PADI Open Water Diver referral form<\/strong>, signed by your instructor, and we will take care of the rest!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complete the Theory Before You Travel \u2014 PADI E-Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>PADI also offers&nbsp;<strong>E-Learning<\/strong>, allowing you to complete the&nbsp;<strong>theory lessons online before your holiday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/p>\n<li><strong>Learn at your own pace<\/strong>, in&nbsp;<strong>your own language<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Avoid using valuable holiday time for studying<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Spend more time in the water<\/strong>&nbsp;practicing with your instructor<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n\n<p>To start your&nbsp;<strong>PADI E-Learning<\/strong>, click here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.padi.com\/scuba-diving\/elearning\/?irra=799353\"><strong>PADI E-Learning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose Diving Group Portofino?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/p>\n<li>Professional, experienced instructors<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Training in&nbsp;<strong>the stunning Portofino Marine Reserve<\/strong>, one of Italy\u2019s top diving destinations<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Small groups for&nbsp;<strong>personalised attention and safety<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Supportive and friendly team, ready to share their passion for diving<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Become a Certified Diver?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Contact us today<\/strong>&nbsp;to book your&nbsp;<strong>PADI Open Water Diver course<\/strong>. Start exploring the underwater world<strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15490&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text] Your First Diving Certification \u2014 Explore the World Beneath the Waves The&nbsp;PADI Open Water Diver course&nbsp;is the&nbsp;most popular scuba diving certification in the world&nbsp;\u2014 your first official qualification as a diver. 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