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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION The world's most popular scuba course

The PADI Open Water Diver course

If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. At Aquatic World we can help you discover this lifesyle and get your PADI Open Water certification.

 Don't run all over town when you learn to dive. One Dive Center - One Location

 Learn to Dive for $435

In our On-Site Pool

Included

    • Your PADI E-Learning Kit
    • All Instructor Fees
    • All Confined Water Instruction - "In our On-Site Pool"
    • Your Open Water Certification Dives
    • Use of the Scuba Kit (Regulator, Dive Computer, BCD, Wetsuit, Tanks, weights)
    • Your PADI Diver Certification E-Card and Lifetime PADI Registration
    • Your Diver E-Log Book
    • Your Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
Aquatic World Pool 
 
You will need some personal equipment if you don't already have it.

10% discount on All Dive Gear purchases during class

OR

 Make it easy with the All-Inclusive Package for the basic gear

Your Basic Personal Equipment Package

  $309 

Included in the pack  -  wide selection of styles and colors

        • Mask
        • Fins
        • Snorkel
        • Wet Boots
        • Mesh Bag
        • Mouth Piece
        • EZ-Wrap Strap
        • Mask Anti Fog

 Open Water Package Contents

 WHY WOULD YOU GO SOMEWHERE ELSE?

FOR OVER 70 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN THE BEST!

Don't fall for the "learn to dive" gimmick's and the add-on cost of becoming a Certified Scuba Diver. 
The Learn to Dive cost in our ALL-INCLUSIVE is $435

And Personal Equipment Package at $309

This is the lowest All-Inclusive price in Central NY!

The All-Inclusive for $744

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 5 Easy Step to get Scuba Certified

  1. Next, stop-By the Dive Center or call 315.458.1955 and register for class. You will receive your
    e-Learning code to begin your studies
  2. While signing up, schedule your Inclusive Personal Equipment Package fitting
  3. Be ready for a call from our Training Lead Team. They will get you into the class that works for your schedule
  4. Complete your E-Learning material before your in-water class start
  5. Now, it's time to Dive-in and get wet. Complete your Confined Water Training and Open Water Dives
 
 Click on these links to read the information PDF's that are important 

 

  • #1 - Please Review the Beginner Dive Specials  -  What's included in the Special
  • #2 - Please Review the Medical Questionnaire and obtain physicians approval on the attached form, if required
  • #3 - Please Review the Aquatic World Student Information  -  Class instructions and extra charge policies

 

Dont forget to check the schedule at the bottom

 

Prerequisites             

To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be:

  • 10 years or older (PADI eLearning requires a minimum age of 13 years due to international internet laws)
  • Able to complete a 200 metre/yard continuous free style surface swim test (any combination of swim strokes, just not the dog-paddle. At your swim pace)
  • Able to complete a 10-minute swim/float without using any swim aids
 

What You Learn 

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

  • Knowledge Development E-Learning online to understand basic principles of scuba diving,
  • Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills,
  • Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore!
 

The Fun Part

The fun part about this course is...well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you'll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver. During the course, you'll make at least five pool dives in Aquatic World's on site pool and four open water dives at local dive sites under the supervision of your Aquatic World PADI Instructor.

Get College Credits

You may be able to earn college credit for the PADI Open Water Diver course!

 The Scuba Gear You Use

In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a dive computer, and standard accessories (usage of required scuba equipment is all included in the Aquatic World Open Water program standard fee, with no additinoal hidden costs).

The Learning Materials You Need

PADI's Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you'll read a description and watch a video demonstration. Then you'll jump in to Aquatic World's on-site heated pool  to practice these skills with your Aquatic World instructor.

Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what you learned. Aquatic World will assist you in making the right decisions on the scuba equipment you'll need to continue your adventures with competitive pricing options, on site service and support and a wealth of diving expertise to help you on your journey. We will also help you find an Aquatic World International Dive Travel destination, or an Aquatic World Domestic Trip or Local Diving excursion to help you to begin your diving adventure experiencing new things, new places, new people and making new friends.

Come get certified with Aquatic World and let your underwater adventure begin!


Aquatic World Course options

Aquatic World offers a wide range of course options from group lessons over a five week period one night a week; group weekend lessons over a Saturday/Sunday as well as private* and semi private* options tailored to your schedule along with the flexibility of PADI's e-learning program. All course options include four open water check out dives either locally or possibly on one of our travel destinations. You also have the option to complete your four open water dives through the PADI referral program* at any authorized PADI dive center or resort.

* Additional fees apply for private and semi-private lessons with Aquatic World. Fees for referral dives are determined by the destination dive center or resort. 

*Please understand that we cannot hold students over to the next Dive Season. After the close of the current enrollment dive season 31 October if you did not complete your confined water training, a rescheduling fee of $108 is required to restart the following year. But you must complete your Open Water certification within 1 year from the date of completing your Confined Water class.

Training Course Return Policy:

Aquatic World Training Refund Information:  All student divers - A $30 fee will be assessed for any class transfer or cancellation within 2 weeks of start date. A 4.2% Return Fee will be charged for Credit Card return transactions. A 15% Restock Fee charged on all returned training materials and dive gear and cancelled Open Water Diver Courses and Specialty Training Courses. All student Divers are responsible to review and abide by terms and conditions in the student learning agreement.  Fees for makeup sessions will apply for any violations of the students learning agreement.

Aquatic World Provides a Comfortable and Convenient Environment for Training

Because of the High Enrollment again this year, we continue to place new student's into class through a Registration List process. 

As students sign up, classes are formed around 3 to 6 students with a common date availability. We guarantee all students will be placed into a class quickly this dive season.

 

The classes seen here are already formed but may have openings available.

Other classes are being formed from the Registration List and won't display on the schedule

Stop by today to lock in this special price!

For each course click on theCourse info Tabtab to open the course information!
    Courses Course Type Places Available  
CC-OW Weekend 2/7/2025 Openwater Diver 1

Openwater Diver

Pool 1, 2, 3
Sat 08 Feb 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Pool 4 & 5
Sun 09 Feb 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Pool 1, 2, 3
Thu 06 Mar 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Pool 4 & 5
Fri 07 Mar 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Course Instructor(s): Chloe Coffey,

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OW Weekend 3/28/2025 Openwater Diver 3

Openwater Diver

Classroom
Fri 28 Mar 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Pool 1, 2, 3
Sat 29 Mar 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Pool 4 & 5
Sun 30 Mar 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool

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MD-OW Weekend 4/4/2025 Openwater Diver 3

Openwater Diver

Classroom
Fri 04 Apr 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Pool 1, 2, 3
Sat 05 Apr 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Pool 4 & 5
Sun 06 Apr 2025
09:00 AM
08 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Course Instructor(s): Michael Mcdowell,

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SED-OW Mon Night's 4/7/2025 Openwater Diver 6

Openwater Diver

Class & Pool 1
Mon 07 Apr 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 2
Mon 14 Apr 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 3
Mon 21 Apr 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 4
Mon 28 Apr 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 5
Mon 05 May 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Open Water Dive 1,2
Sat 07 Jun 2025
08:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Alexandria Bay - Islander
Open Water Dive 3,4
Sun 08 Jun 2025
08:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Alexandria Bay - Islander
Course Instructor(s): Scott Edick,

The Open Water Diver course allows students to complete the Classroom instruction and Confined Water in-pool skills training then complete the four Open Water Dives with Aquatic World in the Summer 2025 here in CNY....or.... Complete your certification through the PADI Referral program at any PADI affiliated Dive Center any where in the world.....Call 315.458.1955 or stop by our Dive Center on Taft Road near the DMV to register and start your Scuba Adventure today.............. Please take a moment to go to "http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionaire and instruction if you have a "Yes" answer.

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Pre-Register LIST OW 2025 Openwater Diver 145

Openwater Diver

...........New Classes are forming for the summer of 2025, based on Student enrollment. Start your certification by registering for our Open Water "Pre-Register List"................Our Training Lead Team will work with you to be placed into the earliest available class..........Call 315.458.1955 or stop by our Dive Center on Taft Road near the DMV to register and start your Scuba Adventure today.............. Please take a moment to go to "http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionaire and instruction if you have a "Yes" answer.

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SED-OW Thu Night's 5/1/2025 Openwater Diver 6

Openwater Diver

Class & Pool 1
Thu 01 May 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 2
Thu 08 May 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 3
Thu 15 May 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 4
Thu 22 May 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Class & Pool 5
Thu 29 May 2025
06:00 PM
03 hours 30 minutes
Aquatic World Classroom
Open Water Dive 1,2
Sat 07 Jun 2025
08:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Alexandria Bay - Islander
Open Water Dive 3,4
Sun 08 Jun 2025
08:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Alexandria Bay - Islander
Course Instructor(s): Scott Edick,

The Open Water Diver course allows students to complete the Classroom instruction and Confined Water in-pool skills training then complete the four Open Water Dives with Aquatic World in the Summer 2025 here in CNY....or.... Complete your certification through the PADI Referral program at any PADI affiliated Dive Center any where in the world.....Call 315.458.1955 or stop by our Dive Center on Taft Road near the DMV to register and start your Scuba Adventure today.............. Please take a moment to go to "http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionaire and instruction if you have a "Yes" answer

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