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PADI Open Water Diver Course

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Key info

  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • French
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at given location
  • No cancellation
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

  • Become a licensed scuba diver in just a few days, no prior experience required.
  • Breathing underwater for the first time is something you'll never forget.
  • Meet like-minded people who care about the ocean and see our ocean planet with new eyes.

Dive center

Bordemer

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

BORDEMER, your diving school in Lyon, offers all levels of diving, from beginner to advanced diver.

Come and discover diving or learn to dive for your next vacation abroad.

We also welcome you to improve your skills or simply to enjoy a relaxing dive.

Our dives take place in quarries (Chamagnieu, 30 minutes from Lyon) or in lakes (Annecy, Le Bourget, etc.)

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort

Address: 7969 Km from your location
14 Rue Des Bons Enfants, Lyon, No State, 69007, France

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is required. You must be in good physical health and be able to float for 10 minutes and swim 200 m unaided and without stopping.

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases. Most people begin with home study, also known as knowledge development. In this phase, you'll learn about scuba equipment, hand signs and terminology, and watch videos of scuba diving skills. Knowledge development can be completed at your own pace – over a few weeks, or a matter of days. The most popular choice for knowledge development is PADI eLearning®, an independent study option where you read, watch videos, and take quizzes using your computer or mobile device. Study online or offline at your convenience. Next, you'll practice scuba skills in a pool or calm water environment (confined water). During these training sessions, you’ll get comfortable wearing scuba gear and learn essential skills such as how to clear water from your mask, do a pre-dive safety check, and make ascents and descents. When you're ready, you'll make your first dive in open water (the ocean or other large body of water). The Open Water Diver course includes four dives. During each one, you'll perform a few skills followed by a guided dive with your instructor. After completing your four training dives, you'll be a certified PADI Open Water Diver for life! Use your certification card anywhere in the world to book diving adventures, rent equipment and dive independently with a buddy to 18 metres/60 feet. If you spend a significant amount of time out of the water, you can quickly refresh your skills with the PADI ReActivate® program.

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

How to get there

Park in the parking lot and go to reception

Address: M5MG+H4 Chamagnieu, France

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Cancellation policy

  • No cancelations, refunds, or changes can be made
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