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PADI Open Water Diver [eLearning]

Available on 17 Apr

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Pricing

Key info

  • 4 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, German, Portuguese
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 7days notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

eLearning theory classes, private pool session, four Open Water Dives at Machalilla National Park, PADI Instructor and DAN insurance included.

  • 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

Exploramar Diving

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

With more than 20 years in the market and more than 5,000 certifications issued, we are the leading dive tour operator in mainland Ecuador, DAN Business Members and Huish Outdoors authorized distributors. Our highly trained staff includes experienced PADI instructors, divemasters and marine biologists that guarantees first class service and safety. We have an office in Quito, however our main office and dive center is located in Puerto Lopez. We operate in the Marine Area of the Machalilla National Park, in mainland Ecuador.

We’re experts at finding the most suitable package available in the market, taking into consideration all your needs to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Our speciality is the coast of Ecuador (Manabí Province) where we help you discover the wonders of the Machalilla National Park coast and Isla de la Plata. We are also specialists on diving the Galapagos Islands. 

We have being around since 1997 and grown with a constant changing world and understanding the importance of outstanding service and the need for a life changing experience. Turning that learning curve into our main goal pushing our selves to be on top of high quality travel programs, supported by more than 20 years of experience.

AWARENESS

We strongly believe protecting species contributes to a thriving, healthy planet and this is why we actively support a local NGO's affords to create awareness through research, educations, and protection of our seas. Fundación Megafauna Marina del Ecuador and Proyecto Mantas Ecuador has and will always have, not only the financial support of Exploramar Diving, but also hands on participation of all our staff.

PADI 5 Star Dive Center Wi-Fi (FREE) 8 PADI Instructors

Address: 4470 Km from your location
Calle Alemania #N32-71 y Av. Mariana de, Jesus, Planta Baja PO Box 17-11-4764, Quito, No State, Ecuador

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Confined water dives
  • Lunch
  • Open water dives
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)

Not inclusive of

  • Nitrox
  • Dive computer
  • Flashlight (torch)
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees
  • Accommodation

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • Diver medical form. Diving reopens on August 1st 2020, please don't book any dates before then.

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases. The first is Knowledge Development, which covers everything you need to know about basic techniques, terminology and safety procedures in scuba diving. The second is Confined Water Dives, which are training sessions conducted in a pool or water with pool-like conditions. They give you the opportunity to get used to the gear you'll be using and practice the basic skills of diving and techniques to keep you safe. The third is your Open Water Dives. This is what it's all about - you'll make your first dives in the ocean! During four dives, you'll perform various skills under water and on the surface to make sure you're a safe and competent diver. The training portion usually only takes up the first part of the dive, meaning that you will get to spend a big part of your time diving with your instructor and exploring the underwater world. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver! This means you will be allowed to rent diving equipment and dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters, lifelong!

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

Meet at the dive center

Exploramar Diving PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

Address: Calle Alemania #N32-71 y Av. Mariana de, Jesus, Planta Baja PO Box 17-11-4764, Quito, No State, Ecuador

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the activity
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