OPEN WATER DIVER (1*)
The 1 Star diver course is an opportunity to discover diving beyond the experience offered by the Try Dive. The coasts of Tarragona offer us the perfect space for an open water diving course. At Odysea we organize open water dives with the best instructors, so you can enjoy an unforgettable underwater experience on the Costa Dorada.
- Price 465 €
- Duration 3 - 4 days
What is The 1 Star Diver certification (Open Water Diver)?
The Open Water Diver is the most popular and recognized diving course worldwide. Also called 1 Star Diver, this course is designed for those who want to explore the fascinating underwater world safely and autonomously (but never alone!). This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters. During the course, candidates learn fundamental diving concepts, including the physics and physiology of diving, necessary equipment, safety techniques, and dive planning.
The Open Water Diver course consists of a combination of theoretical classes, pool or confined water sessions, and a series of open water dives supervised by a certified instructor. These dives guarantee students the opportunity to apply what they learn in a real-world environment, under the expert supervision of their Odysea instructor.
Upon successful completion of the course, students earn a certification allowing them to dive in the whole world. This certification is recognized worldwide.
What are the prerequisites and what is included in the course?
For those under 15 years old we have the Open Water Junior Course, the only requirement is to be at least 10 years old. This course will include personalized attention for the little ones, with complete peace of mind for the parents!
For those who are 15 or older, you can directly access the Open Water Diver or 1 Star Diver Course.
The Open Water Diver course from Odysea includes a wide variety of aspects that prepare students to explore the underwater world in a safe and entertaining way. Our open water diver courses include:
- Theory class: Students receive theoretical instruction on fundamental diving concepts, necessary equipment, dive planning and safety techniques.
- Practice in confined water or pool: Students have the opportunity to become familiar with diving equipment and practice basic skills in a controlled environment under the supervision of an instructor.
- Open Water Dives: A series of open water dives are performed under the supervision of a certified instructor. During these dives, students apply what they have learned in theoretical classes and confined waters.
- Study material: Students receive study material, which may include manuals, videos and online resources, to review and reinforce the knowledge acquired in class.
- Diving equipment: The diving equipment necessary to take the course is included. Basic equipment includes mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator and air tanks.
- Insurance: The diving course includes insurance for all participants.
Who is it for?
Open Water Diver courses are aimed at people interested in exploring the underwater world and enjoying recreational diving safely. These courses are suitable for:
- Beginners: People who might have already tried their hand at scuba diving, but who don’t have any other experience and want to learn how to dive properly.
- Aquatic adventurers: People who enjoy outdoor activities and are interested in discovering a new underwater world.
- Nature lovers: Divers who are curious to explore marine life and underwater ecosystems.
Open Water Diver courses are accessible to anyone who is interested in learning to dive safely and responsibly, without prior diving experience. In addition, at Odysea we also have a diving course for children between 10 and 14 years old. The Open Water Junior program is designed so that the little ones can also enjoy diving safely!
How to book your Open water diver / 1 Star Diver course?
To book our Open Water Diver, just send us an email, call us or send us a Whatsapp message. Our team is ready to assist you in the registration process and answer all your questions, so you can begin your underwater adventure with confidence.
Already certified? we also provide you with these advanced courses:
If you already have the Open Water Diver / 1-Star Diver certification and are looking for an advanced diving course, at Odysea we offer two more levels: the Advanced 30m (Advanced Adventurer) course and the Advanced 40m (Advanced Open Water) course.
The Advanced Adventurer course is designed for divers who wish to expand their knowledge and experience beyond the base level, since it gives you the opportunity to improve your technique and explore 5 different specialties. For each selected specialty, you will complete a dive and if you later want to further your knowledge of any of those specialty programs, these dives will be recognized as part of each specialty certification.
This course allows divers to learn about different specialties such as deep diving, underwater navigation and perfect buoyancy, among others. Candidates will undertake several open water dives, each focusing on a different specialty, giving them a broader understanding of different underwater conditions and environments.
Upon completing this course, you will obtain a titulacion allowing you to dive down to 30 meters deep, granting access to 99% of the diving spots in the world!
Included
- Instructor
- Boat
- Gear
- Online Training
Requirements
- Open water Diver Certification, 1 Star Diver or equivalent
- Being 15 years old minimum (12 years old for the Junior Advanced Adventurer)
And enjoy our diving adventures!
The Advanced Open Water SSI qualification represents the highest level of recreational diving that you can obtain outside of professional courses. This course is designed to improve the skills and increase the confidence of divers underwater. This course includes several specialty dives, with emphasis on planning and navigating deep dives and variable conditions. It also includes more theoretical knowledge to study in class and at home. To obtain the Advanced Open Water Diver certification, you must complete 4 entire specialty courses and reach a total of 24 dives. The dives made during the Advanced Adventurer course will be recognized within each specialty you study.
Divers will learn advanced techniques of buoyancy control, navigation, deep diving, and more, but also useful knowledge like the Nitrox certification. This course requires students to complete basic theoretical studies to delve deeper into the technical aspects of advanced diving, culminating in this high level certification.
Included
- Instructor
- Boat
- Theory
- Gear
Requirements
- Advanced 30m certification
- Have completed a minimum of 24 dives at the end of the course.
- Minimum 15 years for the deep diving part
And enjoy our diving adventures!
