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PADI Open Water Diver – Dive Into the South Coast Adventure 🌊

Available on 16 Jun

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Pricing

Key info

  • 4 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, German
  • Max. 5 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Learn to scuba dive over four fun days in Shelly Beach, South Africa. Train in the pool, then complete four ocean dives up to 18 m and earn your worldwide PADI certification.

  • 🌊 Ocean training – Experience real Indian Ocean dives as part of your certification.
  • 🤿 Small-group learning environment – More personal attention and better skill development.
  • 🐠 Dive South Africa’s coastal reefs – Expect reef fish, rays, and vibrant marine life typical of the area.
  • 📚 Flexible online theory (eLearning) – Complete knowledge development at your own pace before or during the course.
  • 🎓 Globally recognized certification – Dive up to 18 m anywhere in the world once certified.

Dive center

South Coast Diving Co

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

South Coast Dive Co is a professional dive center dedicated to training the next generation of instructors in a challenging, shark-rich marine environment.

Built on strong principles of conservation, safety, and education, the center offers diving experiences that are both exciting and purpose-driven. Led by one of the world’s few female PADI Course Directors, South Coast Dive Co combines high technical standards with meaningful, real-world conservation efforts.

 

PADI 5 Star IDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 2 PADI Instructors Max. 8.0 divers / guide Nitrox (for a fee)

Address: 14027 Km from your location
The Emporium Centre, Corner of Marine Drive and Kings Road, Shelly Beach, No State, 4265, South Africa

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Open water dives
  • Confined water dives

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. Please note that completing a theory portion is mandatory for this course (via eLearning or paper materials). If you haven't purchased the required materials or if they are not listed in the inclusions above, please ensure you add them at checkout.

What to expect

Day 1 – Welcome to Diving:
Meet the team, get introduced to your gear, and jump into your first pool session. This is where everything starts to click—breathing underwater, learning the basics, and getting comfortable with the equipment.

Day 2 – Skill Builder:
More pool time to sharpen your skills and boost confidence. By the end of the day, you’ll feel ready and excited to take everything you learned into the ocean.

Day 3 – First Ocean Dives (up to 12 m):
Your first real dives in the sea! You’ll complete two training dives, practice a few skills, and start exploring the underwater world of the South African coast. Expect big smiles after this day. 😄🐠

Day 4 – Final Dives & Certification (up to 18 m):
Two more ocean dives, deeper and even more fun. Once you finish, you’re officially a certified PADI Open Water Diver—ready to dive anywhere in the world. 🌍🤿

Locations that we visit

  • St Michael's Beach

Other Information

Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

We are located on marine Drive, very central Shelly Beach

Address: The Emporium Centre, Corner of Marine Drive and Kings Road, Shelly Beach, No State, 4265, South Africa

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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