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PADI Open Water Diver

Course details

7 days a week
Minimum 10 years old Start in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Beginners, Families, Friends Groups, Certification Trips

Learn to dive in KL

If learning to dive is on your bucket list, we’d love to help your dream come true! For most of us, the thrill of strapping on a breathing apparatus and plunging into the depths of the sea is like leaving planet Earth behind and entering an alien world. The experience is life-changing. This is the starting point in becoming able to experience the underwater world.

Your ticket to explore that world begins with this PADI Open Water Diver course.

Why choose us?

• We teach 9am – 9pm every day, including weekends and public holidays
• We provide custom scheduled classes for your convenience
• Learn at your own pace. You can complete your training within months or less than a week, if you choose to do so
• We have dive trips every weekend! Choose a weekend that works best for you and let’s get certified!
• We have fun and exciting dive trips year round, with both domestic and international trips!

ABOUT THE COURSE

Overview

Learn to Scuba Dive with the PADI® Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba license. Millions of new divers have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through 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 should be comfortable in the water and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Zoom classes available for all training courses with Big Ocean Dive.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Start In The Classroom

You'll start with 3x two hour sessions at our dive shop or through an online Zoom class.

You'll learn the theory of diving, including how to use your life support equipment underwater, breathing gas and the effects on your body, the value of a dive buddy, executing your dives, and more...

Theory

MOVE TO THE POOL

You’ll have 3x three-hour sessions in the pool

You’ll learn how to be safe underwater, master the equipment, how to manoeuvre underwater + tips & tricks to prepare you for your ocean dives

Practical

Your Ocean Dives

The last step - and the most fun - will be your 4 open water dives ( this is the number of dives required to compete the course and gain your certification)

Accomplishment

what you get

You will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver

You can now:
Dive on your own with a buddy up to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet
Book boat dives
Take additional classes, such as underwater photography and videography
Create epic memories with family and friends
Dive into adventure across the globe
Also, this license never expires!

what we focus on

Building Dive Skills & Confidence

Manage Buoyancy

Respectfully Approach Marine Life

what we focus on

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Reviews & Testimonials

My daughter (12) and myself undertook the training to complete our Open Water Diver Certification. I must say from start to finish Mike, Tim, Theresa and Menzi were absolutely amazing. All the team were supportive, fun and super safety conscious. We really enjoyed the training sessions in KL, both theory and practical and was impressed at how professional these were presented. We headed to Koh Lipe on an organised Scuba Mike diving weekend with Tim leading the way and seven others, this was so that we could complete our open water dives. What a wonderful weekend, it was stress free with every little detail thought through so we could make the most of the weekend and enjoy our diving experience. This company I couldn’t recommend highly enough, they look after you ensuring that you have fun while learning to dive and do it in a safe manner, you can’t ask for better than that. We look forward to organising another trip away in the very near future.

What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal. What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal.

My husband, two daughters and I just got certified at Tulamben, Bali. Teresa was our main instructor and she was an exceptional instructor. She was very patient, kind and stressed on safety first which was the utmost important thing for me. She kept me calm when she noticed me panicking under water. Tim, is a very experienced diver and instructor. He knew exactly what to do when things got rough. Teresa and Tim make an excellent team. So happy we learned to dive under their instruction.

We love scuba diving with Mike, Tim, and Theresa! They have certified our whole family and we have gone to some of the best underwater places on the planet with these guys! For expats in Malaysia, scuba is an awesome way to get to great destinations, meet great people, and really make the most of your opportunity abroad! Can’t say enough good things about these guys!

My husband and I are just back from a really lovely diving weekend in Koh Lipe, The dive trip organized by Scuba mike was really enjoyable, The accommodation (hotel ) was great and right on the beach and a very short walk from the dive shop, The diving company they used was excellent and very professional, very thorough dive briefings and excellent dive instructors, I would definitely dive with them again, the food ( lunch ) provided on the boat was very tasty. Our group consisted of fun divers like ourselves and new divers who qualified on this trip, it was lovely to spend time with everyone, diving, sunset drinks and dinners out in the evening, We will definitely be booking more trips with Scuba mike’s. Thanks Tim and everyone for such a lovely weekend. Can’t wait for another one.

Our 2 boys aged 14 and 11 just completed their diving certification with Scuba Mike. Tim and Theresa are wonderful, patient, fun, encouraging instructors. Since my husband and I have not done a dive since I got pregnant with my 14 year old, we also took a refresher course with Theresa. The dive site was perfect. The organisation of the whole trip was seamless. Tim and Theresa made sure we were all comfortable and safe. Since I am still gaining my confidence and skills under water, the whole crew and my Co divers looked out for me. I even saw Tim talk to the local dive master to make sure I get on OK. A* experience so we will certainly be doing more dives with the company. Thank you for helping our kids gain confidence and easing my transition back to something I love!

What an excellent trip for our Open Water Dive experience in Koh Lipe! The whole trip was perfectly planned. What a treat to have everything taken care of (flights, food, accommodation, transportation). Thank you, Tim and Theresa, for making our diving experience a memorable one. Can't wait to go on another dive trip!

Family friendly, professional and fun! We had a fantastic trip to the Maldives with both experienced and beginner divers. Memories for a lifetime!

Reviews & Testimonials

My daughter (12) and myself undertook the training to complete our Open Water Diver Certification. I must say from start to finish Mike, Tim, Theresa and Menzi were absolutely amazing. All the team were supportive, fun and super safety conscious. We really enjoyed the training sessions in KL, both theory and practical and was impressed at how professional these were presented. We headed to Koh Lipe on an organised Scuba Mike diving weekend with Tim leading the way and seven others, this was so that we could complete our open water dives. What a wonderful weekend, it was stress free with every little detail thought through so we could make the most of the weekend and enjoy our diving experience. This company I couldn’t recommend highly enough, they look after you ensuring that you have fun while learning to dive and do it in a safe manner, you can’t ask for better than that. We look forward to organising another trip away in the very near future.

What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal. What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal.

My husband, two daughters and I just got certified at Tulamben, Bali. Teresa was our main instructor and she was an exceptional instructor. She was very patient, kind and stressed on safety first which was the utmost important thing for me. She kept me calm when she noticed me panicking under water. Tim, is a very experienced diver and instructor. He knew exactly what to do when things got rough. Teresa and Tim make an excellent team. So happy we learned to dive under their instruction.

We love scuba diving with Mike, Tim, and Theresa! They have certified our whole family and we have gone to some of the best underwater places on the planet with these guys! For expats in Malaysia, scuba is an awesome way to get to great destinations, meet great people, and really make the most of your opportunity abroad! Can’t say enough good things about these guys!

Frequent asked questions

How many training sessions do I need to do?

There are 3 theory sessions (1 1/2 hours each) and 3 confined pool training sessions (3 hours each) that you will need to complete before sitting for your online exam.

Is there a deadline to complete my online exam?

There is not, but we advise you to complete your online exam as soon as you can while your memory is still fresh.

I have not completed my Open Water Course, can I proceed with the Advanced Open Water course?

Unfortunately you can’t, for safety reasons you will need to complete the Open Water Course before proceeding with your Advanced Open Water Course.

Can I complete my Open Water License within 3 days? What is the quickest?

Yes it is possible to complete your Theory and pool sessions within 3 days – but we highly advise not to. Unless you are able to catch up and learn fast.

Can I complete all my pool sessions in one day?

It is not advisable to complete all your pool sessions in a day as each pool session is around 2 – 3 hours. Plus, it’ll be best for you to take a short break, work on what you’ve learnt, then only proceed to the next session. Taking it 1 step at a time is always better than doing it all at once.

I am quite busy during the weekdays, can I schedule for classes during the weekend?

Yes definitely! Did I mention that we teach every day, from 9am to 9pm? Meaning, no matter what your schedule is like, we will definitely find a time that works for you.

Can I do my training remotely?

Sure, our instructor also conducts zoom classes for theory sessions but for the confined pool training, it has to be done at the pool with an instructor.

By the way, I am an SDI advanced diver. Can I take padi Nitrox course and will I get a certificate?

Yes you can and you will!

Do we get certificates after we complete the PADI Open Water Course?

Yes you do! You will get a PADI Open Water Certificate!

Is the trip included in my course fee?

Trips are not included in the course fee as we want to give our students the ability to take their time and complete their training, before heading to the trip of their choice to complete their certification dive.

Is knowing to swim is mandatory?

Basic swimming will help, as you will be able to pick up the skills quicker. But your confident level of being in the water is most important. We do offer a 1 hour basic swim assessment where we will assess your level of confidence and swimming skills before taking up your scuba diving course.

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