Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf

PADI Learn to SCUBA Dive

Learn to Dive

PADI Open Water Diver

Learn to Dive!

 Once you are certified, you can dive ANYWHERE in the world! 
70% of the world is ocean, so start diving TODAY!
Our Instructors have years of experience and love to teach people how to dive
"I love the look on students faces after their first dive in the underwater world"
With so many hours being underwater, you will feel comfortable and have confidence in your instructor. We only have the BEST crew here at Dive Forster, for our customers benefit, and we all love what we do!
Info Sheet
  • PADI Open Water Course - $590

    The standard PADI Open Water Diver course runs over 3 action packed days and suits those who are already confident snorkellers or ocean swimmers. Our class numbers are up to 6 on these courses. 


    To enrol in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be at least 10 years old. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. 

    • Do all of your theory, multiple choice knowledge reviews and exam in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace
    • Then a full day of theory review, equipment familiarisation, and a pool session, learning to SCUBA dive in a swimming pool like environment, usually in the heated pool at the local YMCA
    • Then the next two mornings we will put all of this into practice, enjoying FOUR ocean boat dives at some of the best dive sites in Australia
    • You will then be a qualified PADI Open Water Diver. Your new certification will be recognised world-wide
    • Now you can start to explore the oceans which are the other 70% of our Planet!

     

  • Premium PADI Open Water Course - $790

    Everything you'll get in standard Open water course, plus so much more. The Premium PADI Open Water Diver course runs over your choice of two evening sessions, and two days on the weekend to complete your open water dive component. This course is perfect for those who want more time in the pool to really nail all their dive skills and gain that confidence before we head out into the open water, with smaller class numbers (max of 4) and a remedial pool day (included) in case there's any skills you'd like to fine tune before getting in the ocean, each pool session is 4 hours as well instead of the one 3 hour pool session in the standard course. 

    • On the Saturday & Sunday mornings we will put all of this into practice, enjoying FOUR ocean boat dives at some of the best dive sites in Australia
    • You will then be a qualified PADI Open Water Diver. Your new certification will be recognised world-wide
    • All of our Premium students receive a physical paper log book and PADI Merch pack, and a complimetary double boat dive including all equipment, once you're certified.

    Now you can start to explore the oceans which are the other 70% of our Planet!

     

  • Private PADI Open Water Course from $990

    All of the inclusions of the Premium PADI Open Water Course, with the added benefit of being able to set your own schedule. You can do this course on your own, 1 on 1 with the instructor. Or, if you want to bring someone along and have your own instructor for just the two of you, or if you have a family group and want that private class experience. 

    If you would like to add another person, add $590 for each extra individual. 

Standard PADI Open Water Diver Course

Price: $590 

This includes ALL equipment for the period of the course and at least FOUR boat dives

Course Schedule

To enrol in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be at least 10 years old. This standard PADI Open Water Diver course runs over 3 action packed days and suits those who are already confident snorkellers or ocean swimmers. Our class numbers are up to 6 on these courses.

 

  • Do all of your theory, multiple choice knowledge reviews and exam in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
  • Meet at our dive centre in the morning of the first day, sign some paperwork, get equipped in SCUBA gear, and then half a day of pool sessions, learning to SCUBA dive in a swimming pool like environment, usually in the heated pool at the local YMCA
  • Then the next two mornings we will put all of this into practice, enjoying FOUR open water dives at some of the best dive sites in Australia
  • You will then be a qualified PADI Open Water Diver. Your new certification will be recognised world-wide
  • Now you can start to explore the oceans which are the other 70% of our Planet!

 

PADI Open Water Dive Course

PADI Open Water Dive Course

$590.00

Buy now

You can get a lot out of being a certified PADI Diver

Job Opportunities, Conservation Programs, and learning about your local sites. There are so many Disciplines, Experience levels and course types to continue on in your diving journey. You are Always learning.

Courses you can do after completing your open water

Not quite convinced?


You can get a taste of what's involved for FREE, with an online introduction to the PADI Open Water Course!

There's no hidden catches, or obligations, or payment required! Dip a toe in, before taking the plunge!

FREE introduction Signup

Certified for life
No renewal
PADI is recognised all over the world
Share by: