SSI - OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION

Mozambique has long been known as an attractive diving spot thanks to the thriving marine life along their stretching Indian Ocean coastline. Along the 2500km of Mozambique coastline, there are endless spots and opportunities for great diving, from the southernmost Ponta Do Ouro all the way up to the bay of Pemba.

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.

OK squard, let's dive in!

To enroll in an Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course for under 16s), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.

What will you learn?

Intensive highlights on everything you need to know to become a fully qualified diver.

What does the Course involve?

The Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

Knowledge Development to understand basic principles of scuba diving - this consists of 5 knowledge reviews within which you answer a series of questions on all things diving. Followed by a series of questions / quizes.

Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills - There are 5 confined (pool) sessions to complete for the course during which you will complete a range of skills to help you deal with any issues that arise.

Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore - There are 4 open water dives to do for the course, during which you will complete a couple of skills on each and then you get to enjoy the dive! 

Inspiration:

"For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it." – JACQUES COUSTEAU

The rare and endangered dugong, octopus, and the homely, fascinating crocodile fish are just a few of the occupants around these islands.

HERE ARE THE BENEFITS YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ATTENDING THIS TRAINING PROGRAM:

 Try an adventure dive from a variety of SSI Specialty programs

 Experience new equipment and skills

 Continue the specialty programs you enjoy to earn more certifications

Do look out for your safety when you dive as a solo traveller. Regardless of your experience or certification. I never recommend diving solo. The previous page, where you found this article, has a section dedicated to diving safely as a solo traveller. Please be sure to read it through, if you haven’t already. Enjoy!