Underwater Sports Beginning Open Water Class

Beginning Open Water Class

Learning to scuba dive is easy and fun! We have introduced thousands of people to diving in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

There are three steps in earning your Underwater Sports PADI Open Water Diver Certification: knowledge development, pool sessions, and open water!

Step #1: Knowledge Development

During the first phase of your PADI Open Water Certification you develop an understanding of the basic principles of scuba diving. You learn things like: underwater safety, how pressure affects your body, and all about SCUBA gear. Knowledge development is done by e-learning from the comfort of your home. E-learning will be followed by a quick review from the instructor, on the first night of class, to make sure all questions are answered

Step #2: Confined Water Pool Dives

Pool time is the first step in putting your knowledge into action. Here, you will learn how to assemble and don on your gear, experience your first breath underwater and learn other various skills that will be needed when you head to open water. Pool time is another great way for the instructors and you to work out any personal gear issues so your experience is less stressful and more exciting.

Step #3: Open Water Dives –diving here we come!

Phase three is putting everything you have learned into action! This is your chance to dive the Puget Sound and earn your PADI open water certificate. During open water dives, you will demonstrate the skills that you have been practicing in the pool to your instructor and in the end experience how beautiful the Pacific Northwest is underwater! Once all three phases are complete, you will have earned your PADI open water scuba diving certificate!

Course Fee:
We have Open Water Classes that start either on weeknights or weekends with open water dives happening on the following weekend. Classes are $595 + tax (not including personal gear). If you feel like a class setting is not for you, we do provide private classes at $895 + tax (not including personal gear).

Fee Includes:

  • PADI e-Learning online academics.
  • Instruction by your Underwater Sports Instructor.
  • All equipment with the exception of personal gear.

Not Included:
• Personal Gear. Your personal gear consists of a mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves.  We suggest purchasing these items from Underwater Sports as you will get the best deals.

Please call you local Underwater Sports shop for more information or visit our class calendar page!

*Below are the forms that need to be completed before first day of class. Please print and bring them to  class. If medical is not fully completed before first day of class, you will be asked to reschedule. 

Fine Print:
All classes require pre-registration and deposit
Prices are subject to change
Minimum age for group class enrollment is 12 years of age.  
Refund Policy:
If a refund is requested more than 72 hours before the start of class, $100.00 will be retained by Underwater Sports as a service fee. If a refund, or request to transfer to another class, is within 72 hours of the start date and time; there will be a $200.00 service fee.  Once you have redeemed your online access code, we are unable to issue a refund for that portion. 
Underwater Sports Beginning Open Water Class