Learn to scuba dive in Ireland.
Learn to Scubadive in Galway.
PADI Open Water Course.
Tuesday – Friday
Enjoy a week in lovely Connemara and combine a holiday with gaining your PADI international diving licence! Complete the course with us Tuesday to Friday (9am to 5pm) at our purpose built, waterfront Dive Centre. see schedule below.
E-Learning. Complete all of your dive theory independently at home via state of the art e-Learning. This eliminates the need to attend classroom presentations and allows you complete your PADI Open Water Course with us here in just 4 days.
What does the PADI Open Water Course Cover?
The PADI Open Water Course consists of knowledge development, dive skill development and open water dives.
The Knowledge development is covered through self study, with PADI Open Water eLearning.
Skill development We conduct all our scuba dive training in our private, sheltered cove here at Scubadive West.
This confined body of water is the ideal environment to learn skills and build confidence before moving out to deeper water for the four open water dives at our dive centre in the clear, sheltered waters of Little Killary Bay. This phase allows you to gain the experience necessary to dive independently in the open water environment.
What Age Do I need to Be to learn to dive?
Scubadive West welcomes anyone from the age of 12 years and above for scuba diving. There is no upper age limit. If you have a child younger than 12 years, they are welcome to join our Discover Snorkelling programme.
Fitness to Dive?
If you are reasonably fit, you can swim and you are comfortable being underwater you can dive.
Please review the Medical Questionnaire before booking.
How Do I book my PADI Open Water Diver Course?
Buy the PADI eLearning €228
Buy the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning from us or directly from PADI.
You will be able to start your learning straight away! Complete all of your dive theory independently at home on your computer, via state of the art e-Learning. This eliminates the need to attend classroom presentations and allows you complete your PADI Open Water Course with us here in just 4 days. BOOK NOW
4 day PADI Open Water Diver Course €521.
The diving course fee includes all tuition and full equipment hire. We have a large fleet of top of the range rental equipment, professional training from our experienced PADI Instructors. Purpose built waterfront dive centre, with hot showers, male and female changing rooms.
Total for eLearning (€228) and PADI Open Water Course (€521) is €749
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PADI training materials.
Start with PADI’s online e-Learning course and learn at home on your computer. You can download to your mobile device and learn on the move!
- Learn diving facts, principles and safety concepts in preparation for your confined and open water dives.
- Watch video clips that show you the world of scuba diving.
- Take simple quizzes to make sure you understand the material as you progress.
After you download, you don’t need to be online to use it so you can truly learn anytime, anywhere – then go back online to complete the quizzes and exam. €228.
PADI Open Water Course Dates in 2024
Dates. Month. Course no.
Tuesday 14th. to Friday 17th. May. Int 01/24
Tuesday 18th. to Friday 21st. June. Int 02/24
Tuesday 2nd. to Friday 5th. July. Int 03/24
Tuesday 6th. to Friday 9th. August. Int 04/24 (full)
Tuesday 20th. to Friday 23rd. August. Int 05/24 BOOK NOW
*Bespoke courses available for groups of 3 + students, call us to book*
Prerequisites & Requirements
11 years or older
Able to swim; medically fit for diving
eLearning: Approximately 8-15 hours
Discover Scubadive West, we are on the Wild Atlantic Way!