This course enables you to complete your classroom and pool training locally, allowing you to finish your PADI Open Water dives when you're on holiday. Maximize your vacation time without compromising on learning to dive.
PADI Referral
Course overview
As a PADI Open Water Referral student, you will participate in the first half of our two-weekend Open Water Course. The program starts with an orientation session, followed by two full days of engaging pool dives and tailored theory review sessions.
What's Included?
The PADI Open Water Referral course at Northern Underwater Explorers includes
- Use of scuba equipment
- PADI eLearning access
- Over 5 hours of pool training
- Special student discounts on most equipment purchases
Minimum Age: 10 Years Old
Why Start Your PADI Open Water Referral Training with Northern Underwater Explorers?
- Exceptional Training – The majority of your training takes place in the classroom and pool, with open water dives primarily serving as a means to assess your learned skills. At Northern Underwater Explorers, you can trust that you’ll receive world-class training to prepare you for your underwater adventures.
- Experienced Instructors – Our instructors are highly trained and possess extensive experience. Many of our lead instructors have dedicated years to training divers!
- More Time for Relaxation on Your Vacation – By commencing your training here, you'll spend less time learning during your holiday, allowing for more time to enjoy your trip.
- Connection to Your Local Dive Centre – Northern Underwater Explorers is your neighborhood dive centre, dedicated to fulfilling all your diving needs, regardless of where you choose to dive. Enjoy the same level of expertise and service that our local diving clients do. Once you complete your course on your holiday, we look forward to helping you with your next diving adventure or showing you all the local diving opportunities we offer!
Not All PADI Open Water Courses Are Created Equal – at Northern Underwater Explorers, you will benefit from:
- Low Student-to-Instructor Ratios – We pride ourselves on maintaining a low ratio of 3 to 4 students per instructor in both the pool and open water. This enables our instructors to provide personalized attention and teach you more in-depth skills to enhance your diving experience. Many other dive centres may have as many as 8 students per instructor.
- Customized Information and Training – Over the years, we've discovered that comprehensive training leads to a more enjoyable diving experience. To achieve this, Northern Underwater Explorers has developed a unique program that surpasses the basic PADI Open Water Diver course.
In our program, you will learn:
- How to achieve better buoyancy control
- Proper positioning in the water (trim)
- Effective movement through the water using various propulsion techniques
- More efficient diving with your buddy
- And much more!
Course Prerequisites
Once you enroll in your PADI Open Water Referral, we will provide you with your eLearning link so you can begin your PADI Open Water journey right away!
You can register online via our website, visit our shop, or call us at 250.699.1970 to register using a credit card. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment.
Minimum Age: 10 Years Old
Course Price
$749.99 + GST
Tuition for open water training dives is payable to your destination location, and prices may vary.
Mask & Snorkel Requirements
For reasons of fit, comfort, and hygiene, courses do not include a mask and snorkel. Therefore, students are required to provide their own personal mask and snorkel for the program.
Northern Underwater Explorers students receive a 15% discount on all diving masks and snorkels.
Medical Statement
Basic Swimming Ability and Comfort in Water Required
Students must complete a 200 m free swim or a 300 m swim with mask, snorkel, and fins, plus a 10- minute float as part of the course requirements. If you’re uncertain about meeting this requirement, please contact us for assistance.
Note: Individuals not meeting the swimming requirement will not be eligible for a refund. Please see our Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy for additional details.
Northern Underwater explorers course transfer / cancellation policy
Pricing
Course Price
$749.99 + GST