Question 1

Why a 3-day course instead of 2?

Accepted Answer

Three days gives you a night between sessions for the skills to settle, longer and more relaxed dives, and more one-on-one time with your instructor. Most people find the second day is where diving stops feeling like a task list and starts feeling natural. That is the muscle memory and confidence we want you leaving with.

Question 2

Is this course suitable for complete beginners?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely — it's designed for people who have never dived before. Theory online at home, then pool practice, then the ocean. You never enter open water until you're comfortable with every skill.

Question 3

I work during the week — can I do the course on weekends?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our weekend course starts on a Sunday for the pool day, and you return the following weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for your four ocean dives.

Question 4

What certification will I receive?

Accepted Answer

PADI Open Water Diver — recognised in over 180 countries, valid for life. 12–14-year-olds receive PADI Junior Open Water, which certifies to 18m and is dived with a certified adult; it upgrades automatically to full Open Water at age 15.

Question 5

What happens once I'm certified?

Accepted Answer

Join our guided shore dives across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, or book a boat trip to Bushrangers Bay for grey nurse sharks. When you're ready, the PADI Advanced Open Water course takes you to 30m.

Question 6

Is scuba diving safe?

Accepted Answer

Diving has an excellent safety record when taught and practised correctly. We run small groups, modern well-maintained equipment, and qualified PADI instructors on every session — following PADI's industry-leading training standards.

Question 7

Can I split the course over different dates?

Accepted Answer

Group courses run as a single scheduled block — gaps cause students to lose skills and momentum. If your schedule makes the standard format difficult, we can arrange a private course tailored to your availability.

Question 8

Do I need to buy equipment?

Accepted Answer

All scuba equipment is included — BCD, regulator, tank, weights and 7mm wetsuit. The only items not provided are mask, snorkel, boots and fins (personal-fit items). Buy in our Bondi shop or hire on the day.

Question 9

What if I wear glasses or contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Contact lenses are fine under a dive mask. We sell prescription-lens masks in our Bondi shop — let our team know in advance and we'll help you sort it out.

Question 10

Do you offer referral discounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we love when students bring friends along to learn together. Ask our team about current referral options when you book.

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