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If you want to learn to scuba dive, the first step is to do a PADI Open Water Diver course.icon-cold-left
Within a few days, you can be enjoying the underwater world.

We run Open Water dive courses in central Auckland year round. Our courses are run in small groups over three weeks, giving plenty of time for you to become comfortable with diving concepts and to master the necessary skills as an Open Water Diver.

There are two course options to choose from:

Option 1 – Group PADI Open Water course

Training is conducted over a series of classroom and pool sessions, followed by four open water dives (see course timetable below).

It is important that as part of your training you dive in a variety of dive conditions. Once certified there are many options as to where you can dive.  This is why we conduct two of your open water dives in fresh water (in a local lake) and two in salt water (at a local marine reserve).

The price of this course is $549.

All of your scuba equipment is supplied, but you will need to supply your own snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and boots). We have packages for mask, snorkel, fins and boots for students enrolled on this course or you can hire them for the duration of your course for just $50!

If you’re busy, or just prefer to study at your own pace, it is now also possible to do the theory part of your open water course online, and join us for the pool and open water dives.

For more information on eLearning – click here

Option 2 – Private PADI Open Water course

If you would prefer to do a private course with your own instructor we can put together a customised training programme to suit your schedule.

  1. Fully private course – private instruction with two of your open water dives conducted in a local lake and  two at a local marine reserve – NZ$1,299 for 1 person, NZ$749 each for 2-3 people, or NZ$649 each for 4 or more people. If you prefer we can also run this course off your own boat.
  2. A part private/part group course – private instruction for your theory and pool sessions and then group instruction for your open water dives. Note that in order to do this option the timing of your open water dives must coincide with our normal dive course schedule – NZ$699 for 1-3 people, or NZ$599 for 4 or more people

On completion of your course you will graduate with an internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver qualification that will enable you to dive the world over.

Before booking any learn to dive course, make sure you have the following questions (on our Frequently Asked Questions page), answered.

Not sure if a full-blown course is for you?  Come down to the pool and try scuba with one of our instructors.

Stop putting it off – you know you want to do it!  

Contact us NOW!!!

Why learn to dive with Global Dive?

  • We keep classes small to ensure you receive personal attention
  • We are flexible – courses can be moulded to fit even the busiest of schedules. You could spread your course over a number of weeks, weekends or even consider taking a home-study option
  • Our handy location – at the Olympic Pool in Newmarket, Auckland
  • Global Dive is a PADI and SDI/TDI certified dive school teaching many of the standard courses from open water to Dive Master
  • We have a proactive dive club with regular meetings and trips. Membership benefits include international dive travel, regular meetings featuring guest speakers, and regular club trips to extensive locations catering for all skill levels.

Open Water Course details

Theory sessions Auckland – Global Dive shop
Pool sessions Auckland – Newmarket Olympic Pool
Dive location Lake Pupuke and Goat Island Marine Reserve
Note: dive locations may change if weather is not suitable
Course schedule Week 1:

  • Tuesday 6pm – 9pm – Global Dive shop -theory
  • Thursday 6pm-9pm – Newmarket Pools – pool

Week 2:

  • Tuesday 6pm – 9pm – Global Dive shop – theory
  • Thursday 6pm-9pm – Newmarket Pools – pool

Week 3:

  • Tuesday 6pm – 9pm – Newmarket Pools – pool
  • Thursday 6pm-9pm – Global Dive shop – theory
  • Saturday and Sunday – 9am-5pm– open water dives
Price $549
Discount off equipment if you buy a mask, snorkel, fin and boot set from Global Dive 15%. Other gear packages available for students enrolled on this course.
What’s included? Course price includes all your manuals, tuition, scuba unit, wetsuit, and certification fees.
What you need to supply Please bring with you:

  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins & boots)
  • Your completed medical Statement
  • Transport – we can help with car pooling if you don’t have your own

Course timetable

Course start date Pool and Theory sessions Diving
30 April 2013 Tues 30 April – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 2 May – 6pm-9pm
Tues 7 May – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 9 May - 6pm-9pm
Tues 14 May – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 16 May – 6pm-9pm		 Sat 18 and Sun 19 May – 9am – 5pm
21 May 2013 Tues 21 May – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 23 May - 6pm-9pm
Tues 28 May – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 30 May – 6pm-9pm
Tues 4 June – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 6 June - 6pm-9pm		 Sat 8 and Sun 9 June – 9am – 5pm
11 June 2013 Tues 11 June – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 13 June - 6pm-9pm
Tues 18 June – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 20 June - 6pm-9pm
Tues 25 June – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 27 June - 6pm-9pm		 Sat 29 and Sun 30 June – 9am – 5pm
2 July 2013 Tues 2 July – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 4 July – 6pm-9pm
Tues 9 July – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 11 July – 6pm-9pm
Tues 16 July – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 18 July – 6pm-9pm		 Sat 20 and Sun 21 July – 9am – 5pm
23 July 2013 Tues 23 July – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 25 July – 6pm-9pm
Tues 30 July – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 1 August – 6pm-9pm
Tues 6 August – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 8 August – 6pm-9pm		 Sat 10 and Sun 11 August – 9am – 5pm
13 August 2013 Tues 13 August – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 15 August – 6pm-9pm
Tues 20 August – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 22 August – 6pm-9pm
Tues 27 August – 6pm-9pm
Thurs 29 August – 6pm-9pm		 Sat 31 August and Sun 1 September – 9am – 5pm
7 October 2013
Full-time School Holiday course		 Mon 7 October – 9am-5pm
Tues 8 October – 9am-5pm
Wed 9 October – 9am-5pm		 Thurs 10 and Fri 11 October – 9am – 5pm

Booking conditions

  1. To book on to a dive course we ask for a $150 deposit. We also need your contact details.
  2. Your deposit is non-refundable unless you fail a dive medical AND give us sufficient notice (see below).
  3. The balance of your course is due when you start your dive course.
  4. You must complete a dive medical statement before we can allow you to do your open water dives. This may indicate the need for you to complete a dive medical by physician prior to any in water training. It does not need to be from a New Zealand based physician, but must be on the prescribed diving medical form – which can be downloaded by here -PADI Medical Statement
  5. If after booking your dive course and paying your deposit you fail your dive medical (i.e. you are found to have a medical condition that will prevent you from diving) then we will happily provide you with a refund, but you must give us at least 48 hours notice prior to the scheduled start of your dive course and provide us with a copy of your physician’s medical statement. Once you start your dive course, or if you advise us less than 48 hours before the start of your dive course, we are unable to provide refunds for failed medicals or other reasons.
  6. If you miss a session or are late for your course you may need to do a catch-up session. Extra charges may apply.
  7. If after you have booked or started a course you need to change your course dates, please speak with us as early as possible so we can try and accommodate your request.

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