Open Water Diver - Referral Course

by Central Coast Scuba· Monterey, CA
Ages12+

What to Expect

Open water is the entry-level certification to become a scuba diver. Open water course certifies you to dive up to 60 feet as an autonomous diver. We offer NAUI and PADI options to learn open water and display all prices below. We encourage you to call us at 831-275-0142 or email us at [email protected] to book.

Course Description

The Open Water course includes the following components:
- Two or four open water (ocean) dives at San Carlos Beach

Our instructors are dedicated to highly personalized, patient support.

Typical Schedule

Because we offer private courses, this schedule is fully customizable based on your needs.
- Day 1: open water dives 1 & 2 (typically 5 hours)
- Day 2: open water dives 3 & 4 (typically 5 hours)

Our Pricing

Our pricing ​reflects the cost for private instruction. Here is sample pricing for an individual private open water referral class. We offer discounts for private groups between 2-8 students so you can invite your family and friends to get certified with you.

-Course fee: $300/day of diving
-Rental Equipment: $80-100/day for 2 days of training.

When comparing our cost to other scuba schools, consider their private course costs and the cost of rentals or required gear purchases for a more accurate comparison. We are fully transparent in our pricing - there are no hidden fees or additional costs the day of your course.

Please contact us if you have a larger group to discuss discounted rates.

Includes

Two or Four open water (ocean) dives at San Carlos Beach

Duration

2 days

Address

San Carlos Beach, Monterey, CA 93940

Pricing

Open Water Referral Diver - One Student (1 Day) · Plan for up to 5 hours$300
Open Water Referral Diver - 2+ Students (1 Day)$250
Open Water Referral Diver - One Student (2 Days)$600
Open Water Referral Diver - 2+ Students (2 Days)$500

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

E-Learning purchases are final and cannot be refunded. We offer full refunds for bookings cancelled more than 72 hours in advance (excluding the E-Learning). We offer a 50% refund for bookings cancelled between 72-24 hours in advance. We do not offer refunds for bookings cancelled less than 24 hours before the course. In the event of unsafe diving conditions, we will offer you a rescheduled dive or credit with Central Coast Scuba.

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