Open Water Course
at Piranha
You liked your Introduction Dive and you just know that Scuba diving something is for you. Then get your official SSI Open Water certificate and enjoy the oceans with us! In a few weeks time you learn the basics on how to dive yourself!
Celebrate the start of the new year
Special Offer
September Discount!
To celebrate the start of the new school year, we offer a One-Time Discount on the Open Water Course! Until September 20th, members only pay approx. €230 instead of €295! This includes:
- Course materials: €125 (normally €190)
- Outdoor dives: est. €65
- Dive Gear Contribution: €40
Note: General member contribution is NOT included, for more info on becoming a member visit this page.
Important: This offer is only for people who completed an Introduction Dive with us. Sign up for the Introduction Practices!
Mastering the skills
Pool lessons
The first dives of the course are lessons in the pool, either indoors or outdoors depending on the season. Here we teach you many useful skills which you will need when diving: How should you remove water if it entered your mask? How should you enter the water such that you won't lose pieces of your Scuba gear? What to do if you accidentally ran out of air while diving? These and many other skills will be taught in these first lessons.
For real this time
Outdoor dives
After you have completed the pool lessons and mastered the skills, it's time for some real fun! Guided by an instructor you will make your first open water dive. They'll make sure you are comfortable under water, safe at all times and will navigate during the dive. You'll spot some pike, visit the wrecks of Bussloo and have to show some of the skills - performing which is quite different when the water is not at pool temperature.
Six outdoor dives are required to finish your Open Water course. During a dive day you usually do two dives, which means you'll have to join three weekend days to complete the course.
Theory
An important aspect of the course is the theory. Here you learn everything that is needed to dive safely underwater. Amongst others it teaches about the gear, how air compresses and expands at depth, dangers and how we ensure safety. It also covers the diving hand signals - talking under water is hard, we've tried.
The theory consists of one lesson taught by one of the instructors and online course material accessible through SSI. You complete the online material at your own pace and complete a digital exam at the end. Don't worry, it's not calculus, and it's all multiple choice.
Good to know
What does it cost?
The cost for the Open Water course is approx. €395, or €295 for members. It consists of:
- Course Materials: €190 (or €170 when you have done an Introduction Dive with us)
- Outdoor Dives: est. €65
- Dive Gear Contribution: €40
- Membership: €100 (only if not a member yet)
Note: You need to be a member to join the course, for more info on becoming a member visit this page. After having completed the Open Water course, you as a member can join dive days and use our dive equipment for the remainder of the year!
What do I need?
You only need normal swimming gear and a towel! Everything else, from wetsuit to breathing apparatus, you can borrow from Piranha. Perks of being a member ;)
When can I start?
We start a new course every quarter, sometimes more often. After an Introduction Dive the instructors can tell you more, or you can reach out to the Duikcie.