This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater.

What your Open Diver Course includes: -

• Digital Manual
• Online Open Water Certification/Referal
• Instructor time
• Confined water/Pool time 
• Equipment hire 
• Scuba Active Lifetime support pledge
• Open Water Dives on full course.  (entry to dive site not included)

We want you to get the most from your experience, so our maximum class size is 4:1. If you prefer, we do offer a 1:1 option on all our training courses, just ask for full details. 

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You have two choices complet the full course with us or a referal course and complete the final dives on holiday.

SSI Open Water Diver certification UK.

The course consists of 6 confined Pool sessions at South Moorlands Leisure centre on a Friday evening from 7:45pm till 10:00pm,  2 x Classroom session and 4 open Water dives over a weekend at Capernwray Dive site.

All equipment is provided excluding Mask, Snorkel and mouth piece which can be purchased at Clubsub.

Cost £540

SSI Open Water Diver Referal.

The SSI Open Water Referral allows to complete your Confined pool training between and theory at our centre then complete the 4 qualifing open water dives whilst on holiday at another SSI centre of your choice. two centres.  Wew can help you find a dive centre at your destination. The benefit is you do not spend your whole holiday studying and will have more time to dive!

On your return we can help you progress to UK Diving.

Think of the globally recognised SSI Open Water Referral as the key that opens a door to a world of adventure and fun. Our promise - we work with you as an individual to ensure you have the skills and experience required to be comfortable underwater.

When you are ready to begin there are several steps to completing the Open Water Referral Course

• Home study
• Two academic workshops 
• Exam
• Five confined/pool training sessions

Your Open Water Instructor will work with you at every step to develop the skills and knowledge that you need. We are available for your questions at any time during your course and not just in class. You can call, email

The confined/pool sessions are structured to build the skills and experience that you need to be an Open Water Diver. 

Cost £399 

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Age 10

• Must be able to swim 200m without assistance or stopping.

• 10 minutes float or tread water.

• Must complete self assessment medical or Refered medical from a Doctor.

• You must have your own mask & snorkel, we carry a wide selection in store.

• Regulator mouthpiece which is yours to keep after the course - £5.95 in store.