PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course
The open water diver course has three parts: Knowledge Development Online, Confined Water Pool Session and Open Water Training Dives.
Students must learn on their own using digital teaching materials (PADI eLearning or PADI OW-Touch) to understand diving theory, concepts and terms necessary to safely enjoy diving. Short exercises, quizzes, knowledge reviews and a final exam will help you assess and confirm learning as you go.
The confined water pool session will introduce you to all the diving skills necessary to be a confident diver. You will enjoy making one or more mini dives, introducing the same steps you will follow when diving in the ocean.
The open water dives are spread out over two days. Skills learned in the pool are reinforced in an ocean environment. This portion of the course can be scheduled over a full weekend or any week day.
Students must learn on their own using digital teaching materials (PADI eLearning or PADI OW-Touch) to understand diving theory, concepts and terms necessary to safely enjoy diving. Short exercises, quizzes, knowledge reviews and a final exam will help you assess and confirm learning as you go.
The confined water pool session will introduce you to all the diving skills necessary to be a confident diver. You will enjoy making one or more mini dives, introducing the same steps you will follow when diving in the ocean.
The open water dives are spread out over two days. Skills learned in the pool are reinforced in an ocean environment. This portion of the course can be scheduled over a full weekend or any week day.
Digital Learning
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Learn at home at your own pace. Your first step in scuba diving starts with digital learning!
If you have an internet connection, you can complete the study portion of the Open Water Course with your computer or tablet. With e-learning you can study anywhere, and all the quizzes and even final exams can be completed online.
You can study on the go! The e-learning materials are accessible anywhere or anytime
You can choose which device is most convenient for you to study with. You can download the app on your smartphone or tablet, or study at home with your laptop or desktop computer. Not only that, you can choose which language you'd like to study in, so e-learning is available to anyone.
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Pool Lesson
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After studying the e-Learning, the next step is the pool lesson for your first time underwater.
Get accustomed to exploring the underwater environment in a fresh water pool. During the summer months we use an outdoor pool, and in the winter we use an indoor pool.
This will be your first experience learning diving skills underwater with a PADI instructor! EastDive's Open Water Diver course includes all the necessary rental equipment. Students have the option of renting drysuits or diving computers.
Pool lesson take only one full day. They run from 8:00am to 4:00pm, including lunch time. There is a total of 6 hours training in the pool. |
Ocean Training
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After the pool lesson you will stay overnight in Izu Peninsula for 2 days of ocean training. You'll do 2 dives on each day (4 dives total).
Students can learn to dive in the beautiful underwater environment of the Izu peninsula, which offer various kinds of coral, tropical fish and underwater critters. With Japan's warm climate, diving can be enjoyed all year round. In the summer, the water temperature is 26 degrees celsius (78.8°F) and in the winter the lowest water temperature is 14 degrees (57.2°F).
Izu Peninsula is one of Japan's major dive sites. Staying overnight is the preferred way to complete the course. Please consult with us if you prefer separate day trips!
Students can request both pool lessons and ocean training dives on an overnight tour. Would you like a weekend trip or a weekday trip? We can customize the course to fit your schedule. |
PADI Certification
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When you finish the Open Water Diver Course, EastDive and PADI will email you a Digital Certification. This contains your photo, ID number and any other important information you'll need to show that you're a certified diver. This means that you'll be ready to go diving the very next day!
Additionally, you will be issued a Gold Certification Card. It takes approximately 7 to10 days for this to arrive from the PADI office to your home. You don't need to fill out any forms in order to process your certificate, we'll take care of everything. As a 5 Star ID Center, here at EastDive we're licensed to carry out diving courses all the way from Beginner to the Instructor Development Course. We were awarded this status back in November of 2006.
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All included services
All equipment required to complete the Open Water Diver course are included
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Pool Facilities (Indoor heated diving pool）
For the pool section we will be practicing diving skills in an indoor, heated pool, so you don't need to worry about the weather outside. The pool is available for use all year round.
Pool facilities include: 5 metre depth, 15 metre width, 20 metre length, a underwater mirror wall, back roll entry and a descent rudder.
Outside facilities include: a break room, rest rooms, heated showers, a microwave, hot water, a refrigerator and a vending machine.
Pool facilities include: 5 metre depth, 15 metre width, 20 metre length, a underwater mirror wall, back roll entry and a descent rudder.
Outside facilities include: a break room, rest rooms, heated showers, a microwave, hot water, a refrigerator and a vending machine.
Ocean Facilities (Izu peninsula）
The open water section of the course will take place at Futo in East Izu Peninsula. The calm water and underwater landscape make it the perfect location for beginners to practice their diving skills. The depth ranges from 8ｍ to 30ｍ, so you will have plenty of space to practice.
Outside facilities include: a break room, rest rooms, heated showers, onsen baths, a microwave, hot water, a refrigerator and a vending machine.
Outside facilities include: a break room, rest rooms, heated showers, onsen baths, a microwave, hot water, a refrigerator and a vending machine.
Who should take this course？
To enroll 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. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
What will you learn?
Academics: PADI's Online Training program is designed to allow students to learn at your own pace when it is convenient for you. You can complete the academic portion on the go or at home.
Pool Training: After getting fitted for your scuba equipment, you can begin the pool training. The instructor will demonstrate and put into practice the techniques learned in the academics program. Your training dives will be logged and approved by your instructor before moving on to the open water dives.
Open Water Ocean Training: Get ready to experience everything you've learned with the freedom of open water. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be a certified diver. PADI Open Water Diver certification is recognized worldwide so your diving experiences will be limitless.<Students must complete the course materials in PADI e-Learning or Touch-OW on their own before certification>
Pool Training: After getting fitted for your scuba equipment, you can begin the pool training. The instructor will demonstrate and put into practice the techniques learned in the academics program. Your training dives will be logged and approved by your instructor before moving on to the open water dives.
Open Water Ocean Training: Get ready to experience everything you've learned with the freedom of open water. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be a certified diver. PADI Open Water Diver certification is recognized worldwide so your diving experiences will be limitless.<Students must complete the course materials in PADI e-Learning or Touch-OW on their own before certification>
The course schedule
Pool Lesson | 1 full day
Ocean Dives | Overnight 2 days
- 8:30 am Departure from Atami Station (meet at the station exit)
- 9:00 am Arrive at the pool
- 8:15am Set up equipment and start the pool lesson
- 9:30 am Diving training in the shallow end of the pool
- 12:00 pm Lunch time
- 13:00 pm Diving training on the surface and in the deep end of the pool
- 17:00 pm Depature from the pool facilities
- 17:30 pm Overnight stay at the accommodation (Check-in) OR, if you requested a separate schedule, we will arrive at Atami station.
Ocean Dives | Overnight 2 days
- 8:30 am Departure from Atami Station (meet at the station exit)
- 9:20 am Departure from the accommodation (If you stayed overnight)
- 9:30 am Arrive at the Izu Peninsula dive site
- 11:00 am Start ocean training dive No. 1
- 12:00 pm Lunch time
- 13:30 pm Ocean training dive No. 2
- 16:00 pm Overnight stay at the accommodation
- 18:00 pm Dinner time
- Day 2
- 8:00 am Breakfast time
- 9:20 am Departure from the accommodation (Check-out)
- 9:30 am Arrive at the Izu Peninsula dive site
- 11:00 am Start Ocean training dive No. 3
- 12:00 pm Lunch time
- 13:30 am Start Ocean training dive No. 4
- 16:00 pm Departure from the dive site
- 17:00 pm Arrive at Atami station
＊Schedule for 3 consecutive days and 2 nights
TUE |
WED |
THU |
Pool lesson |
Ocean Dives 1 |
Ocean Dives 2 |
FRI |
SAT |
SUN |
Pool lesson |
Ocean Dives 1 |
Ocean Dives 2 |
＊Schedule for 1 day of pool lessons + an overnight weekend of Ocean Dives
SAT |
SUN |
Pool lesson |
Pool lesson |
SAT |
SUN |
Ocean Dives 1 |
Ocean Dives 2 |
＊Schedule for weekdays. You can choose 3 consecutive days or have the days separated.
Week day MON to FRI |
TUE + WED |
Pool lesson |
Ocean Dives 1 and 2 |
Week day MON to FRI |
THU + FRI |
Pool lesson |
Ocean Dives 1 and 2 |
Pricing 78,000 JPY
All of the following are included:
Key points
- Digital Learning material PADI e-Learning
- One day of pool lessons
- Two days of ocean diving training and an overnight stay
- Rental equipment for the pool and ocean training dives
- Personal accident insurance
- PADI certification fee
- Pick-up service on all days
- Overnight stay at the accommodation on the Izu Peninsula
(Tax is not included)
Key points
- If possible, please come to EastDive shop to sign up for a course to get a feel for the program, ask questions, etc. You can also book online, or check our FAQ page if you have any questions.
- Rental equipment sizes are limited. If you are over 190 cm tall, heavier than 90 kilos or have feet larger than 31 cm, please contact us.
- Prescription masks are not available for rental. Please contact us to purchase a prescription mask.
- There is no change in price if students choose to meet at the dive site.
- Students under the age of 18 need the signature of a parent or guardian.
- After you make your reservation, we will send you instructions on how to make an online payment. Alternatively, you can come to the store and pay in cash. Unfortunately, we cannot accept payment on the day of the dive. Please ensure that your payment is completed before the day of the dive trip. Thank you!
Cash/Only Jpy |
Credit card/Online |
Mitubishi UFJ Bank
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