Learn to Scuba Dive in the amazing coastal waters of Victoria!

Learning to dive with the SSI Open Water Diver course is a 3-stage process:

• THEORY - You begin your journey with SSI's online learning, which you complete at home. You will then review it together with your Instructor & classmates at the first session of your course.
• POOL TRAINING - You begin learning the basic techniques of Scuba Diving in a swimming pool. Your Instructor will ensure you are comfortable before you move out into the ocean.
• OPEN WATER TRAINING - Open Water training dives are where you put the skills you learned into practice in the "real world" and are able to discover the excitement and enjoyment of exploring the underwater world.  You will complete 4 dives in the ocean to earn your Open Water Diver certification.

Open Water Diver course pre-requisites:

• Minimum age to take the SSI Open Water Diver course is 10 years old.
• Review the Medical Statement, which can be found here and if required, get a Diving Medical to ensure you are safe to dive.
• You will be required to complete a 200 metre swim (any stroke, no time limit), and a 10 minute float/tread at the beginning of your course to prove your comfort level in the water.
• Aquatic Adventures requires all our students to have their own Mask, Snorkel, Boots & Fins - our expert staff can help you find the perfect combination for you, and we offer a 10% discount when you purchase these items in-store.

With a minimum of 4 participants, this course costs: $849.00 including GST per person

Private courses are available, price on request.

Course dates can be found on our Calendar, as well as on your MySSI app.  Please email us to enquire about other dates for this course if the listed dates don't suit.

A $250 deposit per person is payable when booking; the balance is due at the start of the course. Planned dates may change for weather, conditions or safety. See our course and booking FAQs.

Current public course fee: $849. If a dated booking below displays a different amount, please contact us before paying so we can arrange the correct price.