It depends on you and the dive center but usually 3 – 4 days. Learning to dive is skill based, so the duration of the course is really determined by your progress in developing your skill level, comfort and confidence. If you choose PADI eLearning prior to your program this will reduce the amount of time needed at the dive center. If you don’t want to study on holiday you can always take the theory and pool sessions at a dive center at home and just make the open water dives on your holiday (your instructor will give you a “referral document” to take with you). Some dive centers offer programs over 2 weekends so you don’t need to take time off work. There are lots of options but if you are planning to take the program on holiday remember that you need at least 18 hours after diving before flying home.
How long does the Open Water Diver course take?
