Open Water Diver

Open Water Diver is your first full scuba certification—the course that turns you from “I’ve always wanted to try” into a confident diver who can plan and complete dives with a buddy. You’ll learn the essentials step-by-step with Franz’s private, concierge-style instruction so you feel calm, prepared, and excited for every dive.

What You’ll Learn

• How scuba gear works and how to set it up the right way
• Breathing, buoyancy control, and underwater communication
• Safe dive planning, basic navigation, and buddy procedures
• Problem management skills that build real confidence

Course Structure

Training is split into three parts: knowledge development, skill practice in confined water (pool-like conditions), and four open water training dives where you apply what you learned in real diving conditions.

Time Commitment

• Typical completion: as little as 3–4 days (schedule depends on availability and pacing)
• Open water dives: 4 training dives (usually over at least 2 days)

Requirements

• Minimum age: 10+ (Junior Open Water Diver for ages 10–14)
• Water skills: float 10 minutes + swim 200m (or 300m snorkel)
• Health: be in reasonable physical health (medical questionnaire may apply)

What You Get

• Globally recognized Open Water Diver certification
• Training that qualifies you to dive to 18 m / 60 ft (with a buddy, conditions permitting)
• Concierge scheduling + private coaching focused on comfort and skill mastery

What to Bring

• Swimwear, towel, and a great attitude
• Mask, snorkel, fins if you have them (Franz can advise what’s best)
• Any personal gear you prefer once you’re ready (computer, exposure suit, etc.)

Want to get certified the right way—private, personal, and confidence-building? Reach out and Franz will help you map out the best training plan based on your schedule, comfort level, and goals.

Contact Franz for Open Water Diver