Open Water Diver
Your first step toward becoming a certified scuba diver with Octopus Dive School
Includes
e-Learning + certification
Price
$410
Length
3-4 days
LEVEL
beginner
Depth
> 60 ft
PADI Open Water Diver Course in Roatan
Ready to take the plunge into a new world? The PADI Open Water Diver course at Octopus Dive School is your gateway to unforgettable underwater adventures. Located on the stunning island of Roatan, Honduras, we offer a personalized, professional, and fun learning experience in the warm, clear waters of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the second-largest reef in the world.
By the end of your course, you’ll be a certified PADI Open Water Diver, confident and ready to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters (60 feet).
Includes
- PADI eLearning & certification
- Course materials
- 5 confined water sessions
- 4 open water dives
- Personalized instruction
- Equipment & gear
What You'll Learn
- How to assemble, use, and care for scuba gear
- Buoyancy control and safe diving techniques
- Dive planning and underwater navigation basics
- Problem-solving underwater
- Marine life interaction and conservation awareness
Course Structure
- Self-paced PADI eLearning
- 5 confined water training sessions
- 4 open water certification dives
- Dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters (60 feet)
- Train on Roatan's Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
Book Open Water Course
Course Structure
Learn at your own pace — anywhere, anytime. We’ll send you your PADI eLearning login so you can complete the theory from home. No classroom time on vacation!
🕒 Time commitment: 5–10 hours
Your first day of diving begins in our calm, pool-like conditions where you’ll build comfort and confidence with your gear and techniques.
🧭 Skills include: mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control, and more
Explore Roatan’s world-class dive sites while demonstrating your skills in real-world conditions. Each dive builds on the last, and before you know it — you’re a certified diver!
🕒 Total time: 3 days
👥 Max 4 students per instructor
Why Roatan for Open Water Certification?
Roatan is a popular destination for taking the PADI Open Water Diver course because you can do it in only 3 days, and there’s plenty to enjoy on the island at the same time. The conditions are ideal — perfect weather, great visibility, and warm water. There are lots of fish, corals, and sponges to enjoy. It’s a great place to try diving in easy, comfortable conditions. Short boat trips, easy and diverse diving spots, generally calm sea. Hard to beat learning how to dive in Roatan!
Ideal dive sites for Open Water training are: Mandy’s Eel Garden, Temptation, Overheat, Lighthouse, Chief’s Quarters. These sites offer easy access, start shallow, have a nice plateau to explore, and are close to a wall for going a bit deeper (up to 60 feet).
Here’s why Roatan is a top choice for earning your scuba certification:
- Ranked among the top scuba diving destinations in the world
- Great weather and warm waters year-round (avg. 28°C/82°F)
- Calm conditions perfect for learning
- Stunning coral reefs, wrecks and vibrant marine life
- Many experienced instructors from different countries — courses available in multiple languages
"Roatan is a great place to do open water diving because of its countless options for beginners. It is easy to find a shallow spot to practice new skills and to enjoy a beautiful dive within the limits required by the student.”
“Roatan is the perfect place to get your Open Water certification. The calm conditions, great visibility, and close reef make it ideal for learning. Plus, the variety of marine life—from big to small—helps new divers build skills and appreciation for the ocean.”
Why Choose Octopus Dive School?
As a PADI 5-Star Dive Center operating since 2005, we specialize in small-group training with a maximum of 4 students per instructor. This allows for individual attention, faster skill development, and more confidence underwater. With over 30 years of combined experience on Roatan’s reefs, our team provides expert instruction in a safe and supportive environment.
Start Your Diving Journey with Octopus Dive School Today
Whether you’re checking off your bucket list or beginning a lifelong passion, your scuba certification starts here. Become part of our dive family and experience the magic of the underwater world with trusted professionals.
