PADI Open Water Diver Course
Learn how to become a confident PADI Open Water Diver in just 2 to 3 days in Bonaire.
Dreaming of scuba diving in Bonaire?
Becoming a PADI Open Water Diver in Bonaire might have been on your bucket list for quite some time!
We were once where you are now.
Not knowing what it would be like underwater, questioning ourselves:
Do I have what it takes to pass the course and actually become a diver?
How does equalizing my ears work?
Do I enjoy being underwater?
How will I react?
What skills do I need to practice?
What if I feel stressed?
Before we, the Scuba Elite staff—Pascal, Mélina, Niels & René—started diving, we didn’t know we would love diving so much. But look at us now! Scuba diving can truly change lives.
Learning how to dive in Bonaire is a fun and unforgettable experience that we cherish, and would love to share with you.
Luckily, Bonaire happens to be one of the most perfect places in the world to learn how to dive!
Meet instructor Mélina, she guided Loïs to become an Open Water Diver and loved every second of het course! Loïs about her experience with us:
”Very nice diving school with enthusiastic instructors from whom you really learn something. I had a lot of fun during my training days for my license. Highly recommended!”
About the course
In just 2 to 3 days, we're providing all the knowledge and skills you need to become a confident and certified PADI Open Water diver.
First, we'll dive into the theory and fundamentals of scuba diving, walking you through equipment setup, underwater communication, and essential safety procedures.
But that's just the beginning!
With our instructors by your side, you'll venture into the ocean for a series of dives, where you'll get to apply your new skills and immerse yourself in the breathtaking underwater world of Bonaire. We train at our house reef, Something Special, which is a perfect dive site for beginner divers.
After the PADI Open Water Diver course you:
are a very confident and certified diver
know how to plan for safe dives with your buddies
are trained to help solve minor inconveniences underwater
will be excited about diving and be planning for future dives and vacations
A glimpse of what diving in Bonaire will look like…
Course details
Becoming a PADI Open Water Diver in Bonaire is a wonderful experience. As you progress through the training, you'll gain the confidence, skills, and experience needed to safely explore the dive sites in Bonaire with your buddy. Additionally, it opens up opportunities to discover even more scuba diving destinations!
Prerequisites
Before joining the Open Water Diver course, please review if you meet all the course prerequisites:
Minimum 10 years old
Medically fit to dive. Avoid disappointments by ensuring you're medically fit to dive; check and download the dive medical form to ascertain if you need a physician’s approval before enrolling in the scuba course.
Course Program
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of 2 parts: independent study via eLearning and the actual dive training at our Scuba Elite dive shop.
Part 1: Independent study via eLearning
The first part of the course is all about dive theory. Download the PADI app, buy your eLearning and start to learn all about the scuba diving principles. You can use your own device and study whenever it’s convenient for you. We are always available to answer your scuba questions.
eLearning duration: 5 - 10 hours
eLearning price: 230 usd
Part 2: Actual dive training at Scuba Elite in Bonaire
After completing your eLearning, it is time to practice actual scuba diving skills. It’s the fun part! During the in-water training sessions you will learn for example how to use scuba gear, plan your dives safely and build confidence as a diver. Our training days start at 08:00 AM and will be finished around 04:00 PM.
Dive training duration: 2 to 3 daysPrice for dive training: 365 usd per person
Thoughts of our guests
Get access to our newest guidebook: how-to become PADI Open Water certified in Bonaire
A quick preview what’s inside the guidebook. All your need-to-know information in a PDF. It also includes answers to FAQs about the course.
Get in touch with us
Ready to join the world of diving?
Send us a message to learn more about your personal scuba diving journey. Usually we respond within 12 hours.
We’re looking forward to share the underwater world with you and blow some bubbles!
If you aren’t ready for a full certification course, maybe a Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect fit for you! Certified Diver? See if the Advanced Diver Course or any other Specialty Course fits your needs.