Open Water Scuba Diver Course
Begin your underwater exploration by enrolling in the NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver course. This is our entry-level certification course, where you learn fundamental knowledge and skills to dive safely. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training.
Prerequisites: Must be 15 years of age (10-14 year of age for Junior Certification), possess ability to swim, complete Medical History Form and NAUI Waiver & Release Agreement by the beginning of the water phase of the course.
Required equipment: mask, fins, snorkel and dive boots. All other equipment is provided by Panama City Dive Center.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
During your NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver course, you will learn about modern diving equipment, diving sciences, responsible diving practices and the underwater environment. Diving skills will be presented and practiced first in the comfort and convenience of a confined water environment, move to open water for 2 dives and finally 2 dives from the boat to complete the course.
Getting started is easy! Individuals ages 10+ who are in good physical condition may enroll in a NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver course. Panama City Dive Center has NAUI Instructors that have been educating divers for over 30 years. Signing up for class is simple, while wetsuits and fun await!