Open Water
Your first PADI certification — dive safely and independently, anywhere in the world
Start a Lifetime of Diving
Ready to explore the underwater world and become a certified diver? The PADI Open Water Course is your first step toward a lifetime of adventure and discovery beneath the surface. Whether you’re new to diving or continuing your learning journey, this course gives you the essential skills, confidence, and certification to dive safely and independently anywhere in the world.
At Don Foster’s Dive Cayman, you’ll experience crystal-clear Caribbean waters, vibrant marine life, and personalized instruction from our experienced dive professionals.
Open Water Referral Program
Already completed your classroom and pool sessions at home? Finish your certification in the warm, clear waters of Grand Cayman. Bring your referral form from your local dive center, and our instructors will take you through your four certification dives — usually completed over two days (two dives per day). Your first day is typically from shore, your second from either a boat or the shore. We proudly accept PADI and Universal Referral Program students.
2 daysOpen Water with E-Learning
Short on time? Complete all your academic requirements — lectures, videos, quizzes, and exams — online at your own pace before arriving on island. Once here, bring your e-learning completion record and get started right away with pool sessions and your four open water dives. Typically completed in three days (weather and performance permitting).
3 daysCourse Inclusions
- All required dive equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, tanks, weights, mask, fins, snorkel)
- Professional instruction from certified PADI Instructors
- Pool and open water training sessions
- Certification processing
- Complimentary water and shore facilities access
Open Water
Ready to Get Certified?
Whether you choose the Referral path or complete your e-learning first, your PADI Open Water certification starts here, in some of the clearest water in the Caribbean.
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