PADI Open Water Course with eLearning – Belle Mare, Mauritius

 Full Description

Start your underwater journey with the PADI Open Water Diver course, the world’s most recognized scuba certification.
Designed for beginners, this course allows you to dive independently up to 18
meters—anywhere on the planet.

With the eLearning option, you’ll complete the theory online at your own pace before arriving in Mauritius. Once you’ve

mastered the basics, you’ll head out for 4 open water dives on vibrant
reef sites off the coast of Belle Mare.

You’ll train in small groups with certified PADI instructors, using high-quality Scubapro gear, and benefit from
personalized instruction. The course typically takes place over 3 half-days.

 Highlights

•  Earn your PADI Open Water certification (lifetime valid)
•  eLearning theory course included – study online before arrival
•  Dive in Belle Mare’s warm tropical waters
•  Small-group, professional instruction from PADI-certified guides
•  Full Scubapro equipment provided
•  Dive sites just 10 minutes by boat
•  Flexible scheduling – 3 half-days, consecutive or spaced

 Included • Access to official PADI eLearning platform

• 1 confined water session (lagoon)
• 4 open water dives (up to 18m depth)
• PADI-certified instructor throughout the course
• Full Scubapro diving equipment
• Round-trip boat transfers to dive sites
• Official PADI certification
• Dive logbook

❌ Not Included

• Hotel transfers (available on request, with surcharge)
• Underwater photos or videos (optional)
• Extra sessions if the required level is not reached within 3 days
• Dive insurance (recommended)

 Training & Dive Locations

• Belle Mare Lagoon (3–6 m): calm, shallow water for technical practice
• Outer reef sites (6–18 m): coral formations, tropical fauna, clear visibility
• All sites within 10 min by boat

 ⚠️ Participation Requirements

• Minimum age: 10 years
• Good physical condition (medical form required)
• Ability to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes
• Complete eLearning before arrival for practical training
• No diving within 24 hours before flying

 Course Duration

• Typically 3 half-days (morning sessions ~08:30–12:30)
• Option to extend to 4 half-days if needed
• Flexible scheduling based on weather & availability
• Can be spread out based on your travel dates

 Availability

• Available year-round
• Sessions from Monday to Saturday
• Advance booking strongly recommended to allow time for eLearning

 What to Bring

• Towel and swimwear
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Reusable water bottle
• Change of clothes
• Dive insurance certificate (recommended)

❌ Cancellation Policy 

• ✅ Free cancellation up to 7 days before start date
•  50% refund up to 48 hours before
• ❌ No refund < 48 hours or for no-shows
•  Rescheduling possible at no extra cost in case of bad weather