Learn to Scuba Dive in Varadero, Cuba
"Limited spots available daily"
- 🌊 • No experience Required
- 🚐 Hotel pickup
- ⏱ Duration: 3 – 4 days
- 👥 Minimum age 12
- 🐠 Equipment
Open Water Diver Course (PSS)
$360usd
The PSS Open Water Diver Course at Scuba Vida Dive Center is your gateway to the underwater world. Whether you’ve never worn scuba equipment before or have always wanted to become a certified diver, this internationally recognized course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to dive safely anywhere in the world.
No experience needed • Small groups • Certified instructors
Junior Open Water Diver
🌊 Share the Adventure Together
Price: $300USD /
Includes: Equipment / Guide / Safety briefing
Learn Together Become The Family in a Scuba Team
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Why Choose This Course?
Becoming a certified diver opens the door to a lifetime of adventure.
With your Open Water Diver certification you’ll be able to:
Autonomus
- Dive independently with another certified diver.
- Explore coral reefs, wrecks and marine life around the world
Deeper Dives
- Dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres (60 ft) within recreational diving limits.
Certifications
- Continue your diving education with Advanced and Specialty courses.
- Receive an internationally recognized certification.
No Previous Experience Needed
You don’t need any previous scuba certification.
- No certification required
- Safe and fun
- Personal attention
- Calm Caribbean waters
- Amazing marine life
- Memories for life
1. Digital Learning & Dive Theory
Study at your own pace using the PSS eLearning platform before meeting your instructor.
Topics include:
- Scuba equipment
- Pressure and underwater physics
- Equalization
- Dive planning
- Buoyancy
- Safe breathing techniques
- Marine life
- Dive computers
- Environmental awareness
- Emergency procedures
Approximately 12 hours of theory are included.
2. Confined Water Training
Before entering the open sea, you’ll practice every essential skill in calm, controlled water.
You’ll learn how to:
- Assemble and check your scuba equipment
- Enter and exit the water safely
- Breathe comfortably underwater
- Clear water from your mask
- Recover your regulator
- Control your buoyancy
- Hover underwater
- Use underwater hand signals
- Share air with your buddy
- Perform safe ascents
- Build confidence before your ocean dives
You’ll spend approximately 10 hours practising these skills.
3. Open Water Training Dives
Course Duration
Most students complete the course in 3–4 days, depending on scheduling and individual progress.
Dive with PADI / PSS-certified professionals focused on your safety and comfort.
Course Overview
The Open Water Diver course combines three essential parts.
What’s Included
Your Course Includes:
Certified and Experienced Instructors
Professional instruction
Tanks & Weights
Tank and weights will be ready at the diving point.
E-learning
PSS Digital Learning,
Classroom Review Sessions
Training
Confined water training, Four open water dives
Rewards
Certification processing upon successful completion
Logbook
Dive Log assistance
Underwater photos
Request your natural & relaxed images during your dive
Equipment rental available
Wet-suit, mask, fins, regulator and BCD could be rent on place.
Pick-up at Hotel Available
Hotel pickup and private transportation can be arranged upon request.
‘Limited spots available daily – Book in advance”
Water Skills Assessment
To earn your certification you’ll demonstrate basic water comfort by completing:
• A 200 m swim or 300 m snorkel swim without stopping.
• Floating or treading water for 10 minutes.
These are not speed tests, they simply confirm that you’re comfortable in the water.
Safety Comes First
At Scuba Vida, safety is always our highest priority.
Our courses feature:
Certified PSS Instructors
Every Open Water Course is led by certified dive professionals with extensive local knowledge and experience. Your instructor will guide you through every step of the adventure, from the initial briefing to your first breaths underwater and throughout the entire Course.
International Safety Standards
We conduct all Courses according to internationally recognized training and safety standards. Before entering the water, you’ll receive a comprehensive briefing covering equipment use, underwater communication, and the basic skills needed for a safe and enjoyable dive.
Small class sizes
We keep our groups small to provide personalized instruction and individual attention. This allows our instructors to adapt the experience to your comfort level while ensuring everyone receives the support they need.
Modern, regularly serviced equipment
Your comfort and safety depend on reliable equipment. We use quality scuba gear that is regularly inspected, maintained, and prepared before every dive, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth underwater experience.
Continuous Supervision
You will never dive alone. Your instructor will remain by your side throughout the entire experience, monitoring your comfort, buoyancy, and safety. Including: Progressive skill development ,Continuous supervision throughout your training.
After Certification
Once certified, you’ll be ready to dive around the world.
Many graduates continue their adventure with:
• Advanced Open Water Diver
• Enriched Air Nitrox
• Deep Diver
• Wreck Diver
• Night Diver
• Rescue Diver
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Your underwater journey is just beginning.
FAQ
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely. No previous scuba experience is required.
Can I wear prescription glasses?
Yes. Glasses aren’t worn underwater, but prescription masks are available for many divers.
Is scuba diving difficult?
Not at all. The course is designed for beginners and progresses step by step.
Is my certification recognized internationally?
Yes. The PSS Open Water Diver certification follows ISO 24801-2 standards and is recognized worldwide.
How deep will I dive?
Training dives gradually increase in depth to a maximum of 18 metres (60 feet).
Start Your Diving Adventure Today
Limited spots available – Reserve in advance.