Description
PADI Open Water Diver Course in Northern Ireland
Ready to start scuba diving? Join our PADI Open Water Diver Course in Northern Ireland and earn your lifetime certification to dive worldwide to a maximum depth of 18m.
Why Choose the PADI Open Water Diver Course?
The PADI Open Water Diver Course is the world’s most popular scuba diving program, introducing millions of people to the underwater world. With Dive charter NI , you can complete your training in Lisburn swimming pool, Portaferry, Red Bay and along the Antrim Causeway coast,
Course Overview
Theory
Learn the fundamentals of scuba diving through the PADI eLearning platform, accessible anytime, anywhere.
Pool Sessions – Confined sea sessions
Practice key skills in a safe environment at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn or in the sea during week days.
Open Water Diver Course Qualifying Dives
Complete your dives in stunning Northern Ireland locations such as Portaferry’s Inner Lees Wreck, Red Bay sea grass beds, or Dunseverick or from Ballycastle
Duration & Schedule
- 5 pool sessions + eLearning + 2 days at sea
- 2 pool sessions + 3 days at sea
- 3–4 weekdays
Course Requirements
- Minimum age: 10
- Completion of medical form
- Swim 200m using any stroke
- Float/tread water for 10 minutes
What’s Included
Our all-inclusive package covers:
- PADI eLearning access (RRP£203)
- Logbook
- Pool sessions
- Full equipment hire & tank fills
- 4 open water dives
- Certification & registration fees
Not included: transport to dive sites and quarry entry fees or Boat fees if boat diving requested for qualifying dives(if applicable).
Upcoming Dates
Pool Sessions: Every Wednesday, 7:30–9:30pm at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn.
Open Water Dives: Every weekend and Thursday evenings during summer months (weather permitting) around the beautiful Northern Ireland coast.
Continue Your Scuba Journey
After completing your PADI Open Water Diver Course certification, you can join our Affiliated sub aqua Club where you can join dives every weekend, progress to the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course, or take one of our diver specialty courses. We also organize dive trips from our charter Dive Boat Based in Ballycastle.
