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Scuba PADI Open Water Course

Pittsburgh, PA

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Scuba PADI Open Water Course in Pittsburgh
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Are you ready to begin your quest into the amazing world of scuba diving? This Open Water Diver course will teach you everything you need to know to start your scuba journey.

  • Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) at a 5-Star dive center
  • Course entails classroom sessions to learn the basics fundamentals of safe scuba, and water sessions under the supervision of your professional instructor
  • Receive your Open Water Certification at completion of course and open water dives! 
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Pittsburgh, PA
When Do I Choose A Date?
If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Year-Round: 
Class sessions - Monday through Friday evenings
Pool sessions - Saturdays

Essential Information
  • Students must be 10 years of age or older
  • Course fee includes all required rental equipment for pool sessions, including textbook or E-learning course materials. Students must provide personal items which include: mask, snorkel, fins, and boots. Discounted packages can be purchased from the center. 
  • Training dives can be completed locally or experience provider can refer you to a PADI facility in an island locale or other location
  • All Equipment for open water training dives is included
Duration
3 classes and 3 pool sessions (once a week)
Experience Provider Info
Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
Maximum Participants
Up to 6
Spectators
Allowed
Weather Dependent
This experience is weather dependent when the outdoor pool is in use. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
What To Wear
Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel. Masks, fins, boots and snorkels are available for purchase. We provide all the equipment.
How many sessions does it take for certification?

The course entails 3 classroom sessions and 3 water sessions. After the course you must complete your required open water dives for certification. 

What is the age requirement for diving?

Students must be at least 10 years old.

What is included with cost of course?

Course fee includes all required rental equipment for pool sessions, including textbook and course materials. Rental equipment not provided for open water dives. You can buy equipment for those dives at the time you schedule them.

Is the Open Water fee included in the price?

The Open Water Fee of $85 is not included in the price but can be purchased directly with the supplier. 

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.

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