Open Water Diver Certification OWD
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96 hours
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The Open Water Diver (OWD) is the most famous certification, recognized all over the world.
A certified open water diver can go diving 18 meters deep. (60 feet) with a buddy of the same level.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We offer this certification course with PADI or TDI-SDI. With TDI-SDI the theory portion will be sent to you as e-learning, with PADI you will have to come to our diving center. DAY 1 at 2 pm: 5 PADI theory lessons (it includes video material) at our diving center. DAY 2: 5 PADI or TDI-SDI confined water sessions DAY 3: Open Water PADI or TDI-SDI dives 1 and 2 (up to 12 meters or 40 feet depth) DAY 4: Open Water PADI or TDI-SDI dives 3 and 4 (up to 18 meters or 60 feet depth) PADI or TDI-SDI Open Water Diver Certification On days 3 and 4 we meet at 7:00 am in front of our diving center. After loading all our equipment on the boat, we head towards the Catalina’s. You will then be ready for the two dives, at a maximum depth of 12 meters (40 feet) on day 3 and 18 meters (60 feet) on day 4. We’ll be back in Tamarindo around 12:00md. All equipment is provided.
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!
Pepper1990,,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Booked a discovery dive and ended up doing my open water diver certification. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I paid an extra 30 to have them video and was lucky to see sharks, mantas stone fish the list goes on! Was quite expensive but I found CR is anyways but well worth the experience
Great experience with Tamarindo Diving!
loopchoke,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff at Tamarindo Diving were very friendly and hospitable. They have a smooth running operation and are located right along the beach, so they get you out on the boat and out to the diving area efficiently. Communication with the shop was timely, transparent, and very respectful. My son and I did our open water certification dives with Davide for two days. He was very friendly, energetic, informative, and very knowledgeable of the marine life and terrain where we were diving. There was even a sea turtle that recognized him from so many previous interactions with him! He tested us on all the requirements for our open water certification while taking us on an incredible journey of the local marine life. My wife and two other kids did the snorkeling excursion, and had a great time as well. The other instructors/guides were all also very hospitable and accommodating, and made everyone feel safe and looked after. It was a pleasure working with Davide and the rest of the staff at Tamarindo Diving. I would very highly recommend their services!
Fantastic place to SCUBA certified
Odyssey19497798090,,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I experienced the best training and preparation for diving, better then we did at 2 American dive shops. The entire staff are extremely patient when working with older couples. We had such a wonderful time diving around the Catalina and Sombrero islands.
First PADI patent
Stay06918925866,,Mar 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was lucky enough to choose Davide's Scuba Dive to get my PADI Open Water certification. What can I say, never was a more appropriate choice! Davide and his guys are super professionals who manage to make you live this magnificent experience, through their great passion. With them you will find both professionalism and fun. The treatment they give to customers goes far beyond the asking price. Hope to come see you guys soon! Thanks Davide🙏🏻 And a super hug to Louis, my dive master
Amazing experience diving for the first time!
833melissaa,,Feb 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the most wonderful experience, I’m officially certified thanks to the amazing crew from Tamarindo Divers. My trainer Jac was very kind and professional, both days were very satisfactory. We saw so many different creatures like sharks and moray eels. I can’t wait to dive again with these guys!
Amazing Experience
Camper41945009494,,Feb 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tamarjndo Diving is fantastic! I did my open water certification Feb.7-9, 2024. Luis was my instructor and he was amazing! He helped me get over my unknown fear of claustrophobia under water and took me on some great dives. He was very knowledgeable, calm and we got to see lots underwater including sharks, manta rays and lots of cool and colorful fish. The other dive masters on the boat were professional and wanted all divers to have a great experience. Other divers on the boat said their experience was much the same as mine. I would rate this company 10 out of 10 and I can’t wait to come back for more dives in the future.
My first time made amazing!
kbethhn,,Jul 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband is an experienced advanced cert diver and I was working on my open water dive cert. Alejandro was the best instructor I could’ve wished for. He made it possible for me to love scuba. Under water he is so zen and reassuring. I became excited to dive instead of scared and unsure. He reads personalities like a pro and knows what you need for support to reach out if your comfort zone while learning. I really am so thankful we went with this outfit for my first diving cert. ….and the dives were BEAUTIFUL!!! The dive masters are respectful of the environment and the inhabitants while taking you through a dream of a dive. I whole heartedly recommend this place. Great equipment too!
AMAZING DIVE OPP
globetrotterr9000,,Feb 1, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great place to get Open Water Certified, my buddy and I decided to pull the trigger on a PADI certification here and it was AMAZING. The whole crew was absolutely fantastic, they were kind and super knowledgeable. I felt very safe and had a wonderful experience.
Dives
jillw2888,,Feb 15, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff were great! The staff was so very helpful, knowledgeable and fun! The boat ride was nice, the equipment was good and the trip was very organized. We had two really great dives! Thank you!
Amazing experience!
Isabel C,,Sep 22, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole thing was breathtaking! I was lucky enough to see an amazing variety of sea life, from dolphins and whales to rays, sharks, octopuses, giant starfish and lots more! Davide and the instructors where very professional and nice, we all had a great time it was truly a unique experience, way beyond what I expected!
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