PADI Open Water Course Referral
Train Locally, Dive Globally
Ready to explore the underwater world but short on vacation time? Our PADI Open Water Course Referral lets you complete the classroom and pool training at home, saving those precious holiday hours for actual ocean diving!
It’s the smart way to get certified while maximizing your vacation adventure time.

What You'll Learn
- Master scuba theory and safety through online or classroom learning.
- Build confidence with essential water skills in our pool.
- Learn to handle professional diving equipment.
- Master emergency procedures and underwater communication.
- Perfect your buoyancy control techniques.
Course Requirements
Must be 10 years or older
(10-14 years receive Junior certification)
Basic swimming ability
(to swim 200 meters or 300 meters with snorkel gear)
Complete medical questionnaire
(some conditions may require physician approval)
Access to basic swimming gear
(mask, snorkel, fins)
Commitment to complete open water dives within 12 months
What Our Certified Divers Say
Oorja GonepavaramTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an amazing fun diving trip to Netran. Not only did we see beautiful marine life, including lion fishes, barracudas, Eels and a HUGE turtle (!!!), Absolute SCUBA always manages to get the most amazing people together and the boat is always filled laughter, banter and fun. I would do it again in an heartbeat ????✨ Aarushi PradhanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a lovely time completing my open water Padi certification with Akshay! He's a great teacher, pushed me to get over my fears underwater and always kept the dive boat lively! ekaursirfeeraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an amazing experience at Netrani. Akshay was a bit strict, but it was necessary as an instructor. The dives were beautiful, and I’m glad I completed my certification with Absolute Scuba. Anand GavasaneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing experience with Absolute Scuba during my PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Netrani! The entire trip was very well managed, with seamless arrangements that made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Shaun, Mike, Anup were so helpful in each aspect. A special shoutout to trainer Akshay, who was not only highly skilled but also made the learning process fun and engaging. His guidance underwater and tips during dives were invaluable. The dive spots at Netrani were breathtaking, and thanks to the excellent organization and Akshay’s expertise, I felt confident and safe throughout. Highly recommend Absolute Scuba for anyone looking to explore the underwater world! Eeshan BhaveTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is great dive center. I have done my PADI Open Water and Fun Dives with them. The instructors are capable and effective and the outreach is also great. 100% would recommend Samruddhi DhamaleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The experience was????????! The course was well-structured and covered everything about scuba diving. We also got reference material which was super helpful. Instructor Akshay was really encouraging and took the time to explain each skill in detail, making sure we got everything right. By the end of the course, I felt confident and excited to dive more. Highly recommend PADI! Eshita ShilimkarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fun experience, learnt many basic skills required for open water diving. Instructor Akshay carried us through the course with patience and made sure we were relaxed, practiced the skills well, and discussed and explained the module thoroughly. Yogesh SarpeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was good experience.. Akash VishwakarmaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a 2 day wonderfull and informative session with Akshay ????Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
The classroom and pool sessions typically take 2-3 days, and you have up to 12 months to complete your open water dives.
Absolutely! PADI eLearning lets you complete the knowledge portion at your own pace from anywhere.
No worries! Your instructor will document completed skills, and you can pick up where you left off with any PADI instructor worldwide.
At any PADI dive center worldwide! From the Caribbean to the Great Barrier Reef – the choice is yours.
No experience needed! Our course is designed for complete beginners.
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