PADI Open Water Course Pricing
PADI Open Water Private Course — $900 Per Student
Prefer one-on-one instruction and a training schedule built around you? Our PADI Open Water Private Course is $900 per student, including PADI eLearning and personalized one-on-one instruction with your instructor.
Private training means your instructor's full attention is focused on you throughout the course. Learn at your own pace, spend extra time on skills when you need it, ask questions freely, and receive instruction tailored to your comfort, confidence, and individual learning needs. Your training schedule can also be built around your availability rather than a fixed group schedule. Spring entrance fees are not included and are paid separately by the student.
Want to learn with someone you know? A spouse, family member, or friend may join your private course. Each student is $900, and there is no group discount. Everyone receives the same personalized instruction and follows the same private-course schedule.
What's Included: Rental of BCD, weights, tanks, regulators, and wetsuit for all in-water training. Training is conducted at Florida freshwater springs, so there are no boat fees. Spring entrance fees are not included and are paid separately by the student.
Requirements: Students must provide their own scuba-quality mask, snorkel, fins, and boots. Properly fitting personal equipment is required for in-water training.
Why Choose Private Open Water Training?
One-on-one attention: Your instructor works exclusively with you throughout your training.
Personalized pace: Spend more time on skills that need practice and move forward when you are ready.
Flexible scheduling: Private training can be scheduled around your availability rather than a fixed group schedule.
Personalized confidence-building: Your instructor can focus on your individual comfort, buoyancy, skills, and questions throughout the course.
For students who value individualized attention and a more personalized learning experience, the private course is an additional $200 over the group course.
PADI Open Water Group Course — $700 Per Student
Our PADI Open Water Group Course is $700 per student, including PADI eLearning. Classes are limited to 6 students or fewer per instructor, providing a small-group learning experience while allowing students to learn alongside other new divers. Students must attend all scheduled training days and follow the same class schedule. Courses are conducted over two weekends.
A $100 non-refundable deposit per student is required to reserve your place.
Spring entrance fees are not included and are paid separately by the student.
Want the most personalized way to learn? Our Private Open Water Course provides one-on-one instruction, a flexible training schedule, and your instructor's full attention throughout your training.
What's included:
Rental of : BCD, Weights, Tanks, Regulators & Wetsuit, for all in-water training. There are zero boat fees, as we use Florida fresh water springs.
Requirements: Students must provide their own scuba-quality mask, snorkel, fins, and boots. Properly fitting personal equipment is required for in-water training. For students who prefer a more personalized experience, private Open Water instruction is also available.
The Discover Diving Pathway
1. Open Water - Confidence - Focused
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Smaller Class Sizes - 6 Students or less, per Instructor per group class
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Extra Pool Time, if needed
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Emphasis on Buoyancy & Real-world scenarios
2. Post - Certification Mentorship
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New Diver Dives (guided, low-stress)
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Skill refreshers included
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Instructor-led checkouts
3. Skill-Based Progression
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Peak Performance Buoyancy, early
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Navigation & situational awareness
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Stress management underwater
4. Travel-Ready Diver
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Boat procedures
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Drift diving concepts
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Dive planning for unfamiliar locations
When you leave here, you're not just certified - you're prepared!
PADI Open Water Course Information
