Open Water Diver Course

Your SCUBA training starts here! The Open Water Diver training has 2 main components and ends with a referral to complete your open water dives at the destination of your choosing (hours are approximate): 

1. Online Academics, 12 hours

   • Upon enrollment, you’ll receive a unique eLearning code to begin your academics program

   • Self-paced and to be completed before starting pool training

   • When you’ve completed the final exam, please email instruction@DOERMarine.com so we can arrange a time to review the material ~

2. SCUBA Equipment Assembly & Fitting Session Deep Ocean Explore Store – 2 hours

   • 1 practical session covering the basic assembly of SCUBA equipment and fitting of personal and rental gear

   • Each student will need to have their own personal gear including - mask, snorkel, boots, gloves, underwater compass, and a method for logging dives. These items can be provided by the student, pending approval by instructional staff, or purchased from our store

   • Estimated cost of personal gear: $200-$450 

3. Pool Training Alameda – 10 hours (weekend)

   • 2-3 sessions lasting 2 to 4 hours each (depending on the class size, usually 3 to 6 students)

   • Rental gear (wetsuits, BCs, weights, regulators, computers, fins, and cylinders) will be provided at no additional cost during the pool sessions. However, they will need to be rented for a fee of $120 for the ocean dives. 

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