PADI Open Water Diver Course for Beginners in Faial
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Activity
Scuba Diving
Included
Complete Diving Gear
Levels
First Timer
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Note
No certification needed
Meeting place
Horta
At our diving centre (Cais de Santa Cruz, Marina da Horta Loja A5 9900-016)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
Find out why the PADI Open Water Diver is the world's most popular scuba diving certification! The clear waters of the Azores offer ideal conditions for your first dives and give you many possibilities to explore the underwater world around Faial Island. After practising the basics in our pool, you are ready to board our diving boat "Lioti" and head to the best diving sites of the area for your first open water dives. Get ready for your adventure and lay the foundation for a lifelong passion!
Goal of the course
As a globally recognized certification, the PADI Open Water Diver allows you to dive up to 18m with your diving buddy as well as to purchase or rent diving equipment anywhere. During the course, you will acquire all the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to dive safely. You will receive access to the PADI e-learning material in advance and can complete the knowledge development sessions online. In this way, you have more time to focus on practical exercises while you are in the diving centre.
Meeting & Preparation
We meet at our diving centre located in the Faial Resort Hotel in Horta, where plenty of free parking space is available. Here you meet your guides, receive the diving equipment and can use the changing rooms. As soon as everybody is ready, we start the course with a short theoretical introduction.
Course content
- Day 1: Practice in the pool
- Day 2: 2 Open Water Dives
- Day 3: Practice in the pool + 1 Open Water Dive
- Day 4: Practice in the pool + 1 Open Water Dive
Note: The order and length of the individual parts of the course can change and will be individually adapted by the instructor.
Included Activities
- 5 online knowledge development sessions
- 5 practice sessions in the pool
- 4 Open Water Dives
Included Services
- Certified PADI diving instructor
- High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights)
- Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives)
- E-Learning material
- PADI registration fee & certificate
- Light lunch and water on the boat
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
Pedro was a great instructor. He was kind, patient and motivating and guiding me through the exercises very calmly and without any problema so that I felt really safe and good. An amazing experience with beautiful first open water dives on the gorgeous island Faial and I am now excited to keep on diving :)
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Can I take part if I can't swim, and are life jackets/floating devices provided (including for kids)?
No, the ability to swim is a requirement to participate in this course. The sources do not mention if life jackets or floating devices are provided.
What is the minimum age for this course?
The minimum age to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver course is 10 years old.
Is the diving equipment included?
Yes, all necessary high-quality diving gear is included: a wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights, and a scuba tank.
What certification will I receive after the course?
After successful completion, you will receive the PADI Open Water Diver certification, which is globally recognized and allows you to dive up to 18 meters with a buddy.
Do I need any prior knowledge to join the course?
No prior knowledge is required. You will get access to PADI e-learning materials beforehand to complete the theoretical part online at your own pace.
Are food and drinks provided during the course?
Yes, a light lunch and water are provided on the boat.
From
459 €
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The activity PADI Open Water Diver Course for Beginners in Faial by Haliotis Faial in Horta is available every day, from August 17, 2026 through October 30, 2026. Each day offers 1 start time at 9:00. Sessions last 4 days and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €459.00 per person.
Belgium · July 2024
