If you are ready to take the plunge into the world of diving, the Open Water Diver certification with Key Dives is your best choice! Combining our legendary service, restricted class size (lower than any of our competitors), and no rush pool training (don’t forget we donate 2% to reef conservation), no other shop will get you diving like Key Dives.

The open water certification is broken down into 3 phases

Phase 1:  Academic studies – Academic studies are primarily completed online at your own pace. This allows you more free time to soak up the sunshine on your Florida vacation. When you arrive, our instructors will review the concepts you learned in a real world setting for better comprehension. With Key Dives, you can complete this via PADI or via SSI, it is your choice. Please contact us and we will help to get you registered for your online academic studies. E-learning cost: $217

Phase 2:  Pool Session – We do more than teach people how to dive, we teach them to be good divers with eco-conscious habits. We allow for a full day of pool training to get you ready for your ocean dives. We do not rush you through a half-day pool session just so you can get on the boat the same day, we want you to learn at your own pace!

Phase 3:  Ocean Dives – We will take you on our spectacular reefs for 4 certification dives where you will apply what you've learned in the pool. Includes all rental equipment, dive computer, and digital certification card. 4 students maximum per instructor. Course cost: $315 (Add $50 for a class size of 1) 

Schedule:

Session 1: 8:30am Pool Session

Session 2: 12:15pm Checkout Dives 1&2

Session 3: 7:30am Final Checkout Dives 3&4

Whats Included

• Open Water Coursework
• Full Pool Day
• 2 - 2 Tank trips aboard the Giant Stride
• Rental BCD, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, and Wetsuit
• Fresh fruit for after your dive
• We provide an ice cooler and drinking water on the boat – please bring your own refillable water bottle.
• We have hot fresh water showers on the boat for rinsing off after your amazing dives

What to Bring

• Personal Gear (mask, fins, and snorkel)
  • Save on your Open Water course when you purchase gear through us!  Gear Specials
• Towels, sunglasses, hat, or protective clothing
• Feel free to bring any additional snacks & drinks
• Please also pack only reef safe sunscreen to help protect our corals. Ingredients to avoid.

We understand that everyone learns at their own pace and some students may need additional time. Course tuition includes 1 day in the pool and 2 days of checkout dives. If any additional pool time is required, you will be charged a base of $150 + $50 for each additional diver per ½ day. If additional checkout dives are required, you will be charged an additional $140 per additional trip.

We charge $2 per trip, donated to reef restoration.

Key Dives donates 2% of all dive revenue toward restoring our coral reefs.

Please note: All trips will be charged in full a week prior to their departure date. We have a 72-hour cancellation policy, cancellations within 72 hours of your courses start date forfeit the cost of the course. If Key Dives cancels for issues due to weather, there will be a full refund for that trip.