Overview
The Open Water Diver (OWD) is the most famous certification, recognized all over the world.
A certified open water diver can go diving 18 meters deep. (60 feet) with a buddy of the same level.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Snacks
equipment
water
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We are on Tamarindo's main road just in front of hotel Best Western Vista Villa
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
We offer this certification course with PADI or TDI-SDI. With TDI-SDI the theory portion will be sent to you as e-learning, with PADI you will have to come to our diving center.
DAY 1 at 2 pm: 5 PADI theory lessons (it includes video material) at our diving center.
DAY 2: 5 PADI or TDI-SDI confined water sessions
DAY 3: Open Water PADI or TDI-SDI dives 1 and 2 (up to 12 meters or 40 feet depth)
DAY 4: Open Water PADI or TDI-SDI dives 3 and 4 (up to 18 meters or 60 feet depth)
PADI or TDI-SDI Open Water Diver Certification
On days 3 and 4 we meet at 7:00 am in front of our diving center.
After loading all our equipment on the boat, we head towards the Catalina’s.
You will then be ready for the two dives, at a maximum depth of 12 meters (40 feet) on day 3 and 18 meters (60 feet) on day 4.
We’ll be back in Tamarindo around 12:00md. All equipment is provided.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Costa Rica).
Additional Information
- Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Open Water Diver Certification OWD
Can I cancel Open Water Diver Certification OWD for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We are on Tamarindo's main road just in front of hotel Best Western Vista Villa Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- equipment
- water
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Tamarindo Diving
