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Open Water Diver
Aegean Divers - Diving in Greece

 
Dive Type: Open Water Diver
Location: Diving in Santorini is known for the clear waters and hence the excellent visibility, which at times can reach 50m. This contributes to the unique experience of diving within the caldera which still shows signs of underwater volcanic activity. Our diving expeditions take place primarily in the south and west part of the island.



Dive Code: OWD
Duration: 5
Price From: 350.00 EUR
Description: As certified Open Water Diver you will be able to dive with a buddy with or without supervision up to a maximum depth of 21 meters/ 70 feet.

The course is divided into two sections, Knowledge Development and Practical Skills. The Knowledge Development part of the course consists of knowledge reviews studying the equipment, physics, and the physiology of scuba diving, the marine environment and how to create dive plans. The Practical Skills part of the course consists of various scuba diving skills practiced in confined water and is followed by four (4) open water dives.

Duration of Excursion: OFFICE OPENING HOURS 9:30-13:30 & 18:00-23:00.

We leave daily at 09:30 from the "Aegean Divers" diving centre located in the area of Agia Irini. We are opposite the mexican restaurant 'Zorbas' on the main road to/from Fira diagonally opposite the turn to/from the port of Athinios.

We meet at 08:45-09:00 to prepare the diving equipment and then drive to the marina of Vlihada where we moor our boat. We set off at around 10:30 and we are back to the diving centre at around 14:30-15:00.




Includes: Full dive equipment (except dive computer), transfers if required and a snack and water on board.

If you have your own equipment (excluding weights and tanks) you will have a 10% discount on the cost of diving If you book in the dive centre, while If you have booked online you will get a 10% refund on the cost of diving when you come to the dive centre.

Prerequisite: Must be at least 15 years old (with required written parental or guardian approval) or at least 18 years old.

Please note that if you wish to participate in a scuba diving course you must submit a medical certificate signed by a physician attesting to fitness to dive. The medical certificate must have been issued within the last 12 months.

Note: A deposit of 30% will be required upon your reservation being completed. This deposit will be withdrawn from your credit card and the remaining balance will be withdrawn from your credit card 72 hours prior to the date of your booked dive or dive course.

You have to come to the diving centre one day before the start of your diving to check the equipment and fill in the relevant forms.

IMPORTANT: Flying After Diving recommendations for Dives within the No-Decompression Limits (regular recreational diving)
Single dives - A minimum pre-flight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested.
Repetitive dives and / or multiple day dives - A minimum pre-flight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested.

As per Greek law 3409 only certified scuba divers affiliated with the following organizations (IANTD, PADI, ANDI, SSI, CMAS-EOUDAATK, NAUI) may dive as buddies without using the services of a licensed service provider. No solo diving is allowed.

This course may only be available upon request, if you cannot currently make a booking online please send us a message on the 'contact us page' to arrange a booking.
 
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