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If you want to learn to scuba dive, the first step is to do an PADI Open Water Diver course.![]()
Within a few days, you can be enjoying the underwater world. And what could be simpler than learning right in the centre of Auckland!
We run open water dive courses in central Auckland most weeks.
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:
Training is conducted over a series of classroom and pool sessions, followed by your open-water dives.
Your course includes four open water dives.
It is important that as part of your training you get to dive in a number of different situations, as once you are certified there are many options as to where you can dive. Because of this 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 and fins).
If you decide to buy a mask/snorkel/fin/boot set from us we will give you 15% discount off your purchase, or you can hire them for the duration of your course for $50!
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.
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
If you would prefer to do a private course with your own instructor we can put together a customised training programme to suit your availability.
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.
The only other additional item is a dive medical (see below) which will cost you the price of a doctor’s visit.
Click here for detailed course information.
Not sure if a full-blown course is for you? Come down to the pool and try scuba with one of our instructors.
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| Theory sessions | Auckland – Global Dive shop |
| Pool sessions | Auckland – Olympic Newmarket Pool |
| Dive location | Lake Pupuke and Goat Island Marine Reserve Note that dive locations may change if weather is not suitable |
| Course schedule | Week 1:
Week 2:
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| Price | $549 |
| Discount off equipment if you buy a mask, snorkel, fin and boot set from Global Dive | 15% |
| What’s included? | Course price includes all your tuition, scuba equipment hire, manual and certification fees. |
| What you need to supply | All your scuba equipment will be provided, along with classroom materials. But please bring with you:
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| Course start date | Pool and Theory sessions | Diving |
| 20 July 2010 |
Tues 20 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 22 Jul – 6pm-9pm Tues 27 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 29 Jul – 6pm-9pm Tues 3 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 5 Aug – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 07 and Sun 08 Aug – 9am-5pm |
| 17 August 2010 |
Tues 17 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 19 Aug – 6pm-9pm Tues 24 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 26 Aug – 6pm-9pm Tues 31 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 2 Sep – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 04 and Sun 05 Sep – 9am-5pm |
| 14 September 2010 |
Tues 14 Sep – 6pm-9pm Thurs 16 Sep – 6pm-9pm Tues 21 Sep – 6pm-9pm Thurs 23 Sep – 6pm-9pm Tues 28 Sep – 6pm-9pm Thurs 30 Sep – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 02 and Sun 03 Oct – 9am-5pm |
| 28 September 2010 |
Tues 28 Sep – 6pm-9pm Thurs 30 Sep – 6pm-9pm Tues 5 Oct – 6pm-9pm Thurs 7 Oct – 6pm-9pm Tues 12 Oct – 6pm-9pm Thurs 14 Oct – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 16 and Sun 17 Oct – 9am-5pm |
| 12 October 2010 |
Tues 12 Oct – 6pm-9pm Thurs 14 Oct – 6pm-9pm Tues 19 Oct – 6pm-9pm Thurs 21 Oct – 6pm-9pm Tues 26 Oct – 6pm-9pm Thurs 28 Oct – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 30 and Sun 31 Oct – 9am-5pm |
| 26 October 2010 |
Tues 26 Oct – 6pm-9pm Thurs 28 Oct – 6pm-9pm Tues 2 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 4 Nov – 6pm-9pm Tues 9 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 11 Nov – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 13 and Sun 14 Nov – 9am-5pm |
| 9 November 2010 |
Tues 9 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 11 Nov – 6pm-9pm Tues 16 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 18 Nov – 6pm-9pm Tues 23 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 25 Nov – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 27 and Sun 28 Nov – 9am-5pm |
| 23 November 2010 |
Tues 23 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 25 Nov – 6pm-9pm Tues 30 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 2 Dec – 6pm-9pm Tues 7 Dec – 6pm-9pm Thurs 9 Dec – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 11 and Sun 12 Dec – 9am-5pm |
| 30 November 2010 |
Tues 30 Nov – 6pm-9pm Thurs 2 Dec – 6pm-9pm Tues 7 Dec – 6pm-9pm Thurs 9 Dec – 6pm-9pm Tues 14 Dec – 6pm-9pm Thurs 16 Dec – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 18 and Sun 19 Dec – 9am-5pm |