PADI Open Water Diver Course | For beginners
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72 hours
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Vietnam Active provides a full range of certified dive courses with the best international associations. From the 3-Day Open Water, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver and full Dive Master Qualifications, we are ready to take you to the next level. We also offer Nitrox and Deep Diver qualifications for anyone considering Diving in Nha Trang.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The 3-day Open Water Diver course is designed to give you certification for a lifetime ticket to Scuba diving. We run courses every day with a maximum of 4 students per instructor: -Dive Theory (Classroom) or E-learning -Dive theory takes place in the classroom and consists of 5 chapters and video instruction. A multiple-choice exam is taken at the end to test your knowledge -Confined Water Dives -In the shallow waters or swimming pool, we put your diving theory to practical use and you will learn how to use your equipment underwater -Open Water Diving -You will take 4 complete underwater dives with your instructor at depths of 12 meters for the first 2 dives, and up to 18 meters for dives 3 and 4 -Finally, you will take a written exam -Congratulations – you are now an OPEN WATER DIVER
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Use of SCUBA equipment
Snacks
Lunch
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Coffee and/or Tea
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PADI Open Water Diver Course | For beginners
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Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Diving School - Nha Trang
Quest16073851749,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently took my son to Vietnam Active in Nha Trang to complete his Open Water course, and I have to say, it was an amazing experience! He has just turned 10, and I was a little nervous about how he would handle everything, but Phil and his team were fantastic. He was super patient and made the lessons really fun. From the first dive, I could see that my son was captivated by the underwater world. Phil was great at making sure he understood everything step by step, and he encouraged him all the way. The safety measures were top-notch, which gave me peace of mind while he was exploring the ocean. By the end of the course, he was grinning ear to ear and couldn't stop talking about all the cool fish he saw. It was such a joy to see him so excited about diving! If you’re considering a going diving in Nha Trang, I highly recommend Vietnam Active. They made the whole process smooth and memorable, and my son is already asking about his next dive adventure! Thank you Phil!
Chris, you were Amazing!
ynzez,,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first diving experience, and I found it a really fun challenge! I had a fantastic instructor named Chris, and he helped me a lot with the things I struggled with. It was a small group, which allowed you to develop yourself in the best possible way. This really made a difference and helped me get my PADI Open Water certification! Chris also had an assistant named CB, who helped me with everything I needed to get into the water. They were both super friendly guys, and I’m glad I did it with VietnamActive.
A great experience, pro training!
Claude D,,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vietnam Active is definitely a pro shop. I took the Open Water training while on vacation in Vietnam. Our instructor Khoa made the training very interesting and he took time to explain the exercices we had to do but also the technique on how to do them as they should. I always felt secure during the different dive regardless if they were ine the pool or in the sea. Veronka also did a great job from registration to transport coordination. I recommend them without hesitation. Thank you all! Claude Canada
Diving
Elias L,,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so fun!! I learned so much and I had the best instructor ever. I can dive now and identify some other fish I didn’t know before
Super nice diving experience🤿
Mads Benjamin B,,May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The diving experience🤿 was way beyond anything I could have ever expected, it is one of the best decisions I ever made when we visited Phu Quoc. Due to my girlfriend catching a cold she had to drop out, and they were very understanding of that. My diving instructor was very friendly & patient. Price wise I think that it was worth it. I took the Open Water diving certificate
Amazing experience
154majaz,,Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did my PADI Open Water Diver certification with Vietnam Active and cannot recommend them enough. Communication was really good, the transport from my accommodation to the boat and back was smooth, the food provided after the dives was great too. The best part was definitely my instructor Ty. The first two days it was just the two of us, on the final day we were joined by one more student. From the beginning Ty was very patient and explained each skill thoroughly. Throughout the course I could ask any questions I wanted and receive tips on how to improve my skills. He's a very competent diver and also a very down to earth person that made learning smooth and enjoyable. I had a great time doing the course and look forward to diving in the future!
Can definitely be recommended!!
Quest12784771612,,Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My two friends and I took our diving course through Vietnam Active in Nha Trang. From the start, Jens welcomed us very well. We were so lucky to have Huy as an instructor!! Normally he is an instructor on Phu Quoc but he was in Nha Trang over the New Year and we are very happy about that :) He was engaged and made sure everyone took it at their own pace. His assistant was also super good at spotting if you needed help. We were super happy for both of them:D They had e.g. super patient as I couldn't balance my one ear and the one I had to spend extra time training compass. All 3 of us can definitely recommend Vietnam Active, and you are lucky if Huy is your instructor:)
PADI solo traveler
N3270TKclairem,,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was pleasantly surprised by the positivity and professionalism of instructors. I am an active plus-size woman and I was a little self-conscious about trying diving, but my instructor Thinh helped me find my neutral buoyancy in a really positive and empowering way. I never felt judged, and he simply added more weight as needed and made sure I understood what my ideal weighting was for future dives/different thicknesses of wetsuit:) I was also flying solo and course was still great- I was often paired with instructor for skill tests. I am hooked! Great staff, great times!
Great service!
roydn2023,,Feb 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service! Massive Thanks for letting us postpone our course and change to the time that suitable for us. We really appreciate this. Next time we will invite more friends to join this course.
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