Open Water Diver Courses

Learn how to scuba dive with the PADI Open Water Diver course.

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive offers the beginner diver the ultimate diving experience with their course featuring trips to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

What you will learn

  • Knowledge development (online study at home and in the classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving.
  • Confined water dives in our training pool to learn basic scuba skills.
  • 4 open water dives to review your skills and explore.

Course pre-requisites

  • Minimum 10 years of age.
  • You may be required to have an Australian Dive Medical (AS 4005.1) if you have any positive responses to a basic medical questionnaire. Download the medical questionnaire form and call us if you have any questions.
  • Be able to swim.

Terms and conditions apply.

Course steps

Complete Knowledge Development

The theory side of things is kept relaxed and approachable, with flexible options to suit your availability. 

What to expect:

  • How pressure affects your body and the science behind diving.

  • Choosing, caring for, and understanding your gear.

  • Staying safe underwater and handling potential issues.

  • How to communicate clearly beneath the surface.

  • Planning your dives with confidence and precision.

Price

$275 per person.

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Master Skills in Confined Water

After building your knowledge base, you’ll move into confined water training— conudcted in a pool—where you’ll practise key skills in a safe and supportive setting. This is your chance to get comfortable with the equipment and techniques before heading out into open water.

What you'll learn:

  • Clear and remove/replace your mask underwater.

  • Recover and clear your regulator.

  • Control your buoyancy effectively.

  • Navigate using basic underwater techniques.

  • Respond to emergency situations calmly and confidently.

Price

$175 per person.

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Apply Skills in Open Water

The final stage of your training takes place in open water over two separate day trips. This is where you'll bring together everything you've learned, applying your skills in real-world conditions under the guidance of your instructor. It’s your chance to grow more confident, refine your techniques, and truly experience the magic of diving beyond the classroom and pool.

During your open water dives, you will:

  • Explore the underwater world and enjoy the adventure of real diving

  • Gain confidence as you apply what you've learned in open water conditions

  • Perform essential skills in a natural environment

  • Dive to the maximum depth allowed for your course level

These open water dives include all necessary equipment, training dives, and professional instruction. What makes this experience even more special is the location—you'll be earning your certification at one of the most iconic dive sites in the world: the Great Barrier Reef and the Museum of Underwater Art.

Price

$489 per person per day trip.

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Your next adventure – add-on courses

  • PADI Rescue Diver course – The next step in your evolution as a diver. Begin looking out beyond yourself and equip yourself with the skills needed to take care of others.
  • PADI Digital Underwater Photography course – Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever.
  • PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course – Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive scuba dives.