Advanced Open Water Diver Course

We are glad you chose to continue your scuba diving adventure with us! Review the below information to learn more about our Advanced Open Water Diver course (logistics, dates, & pricing).

Please email us before reserving a spot if the student is 12-15 years old at the time of training. Students must be a minimum of 12 years old at the time of training.

The course price is $399 with tanks & weights included. Gear rental is NOT included. Students must have a personal mask, snorkel, & fins. We can provide rentals for BCD, regulator, wetsuit, & dive computer for $75 for the class session. Quarry entrance fees and/or trip costs will be an additional cost (depending upon location - email for more details). If training is being completed in a quarry, the specific location will be determined at a date closer to the course.

Upcoming Course Dates

How to Register

1. Complete the registration form below. The student must have an email unique to them for their diving account.

2. Submit your class fee - this can be paid via credit card with an emailed invoice or in person at the shop (you will select one of these options on the registration form).

Next steps

You will receive an email from the dive agency you selected regarding access to your eLearning kit. See either “PADI Paperwork” OR “SSI Paperwork”.

PADI Paperwork

  1. You will receive an email from PADI.com (setup your account and password)

  2. Add your address and photo into your account

  3. We will send your required paperwork PDF (if 17 years old or younger - additional forms are required)

  4. Schedule your required class orientation session at the store to prepare for your pool sessions (must be completed 5 days prior to your first pool session)

SSI Paperwork

  1. You will receive an email from diveSSI.com (access or setup your account and password)

  2. Go to App Store: download the MySSI App (login using your email and password); add your photo and address in your account (send us an email once completed - we will send your required paperwork PDF) - (if 17 years old or younger- additional forms are required)

  3. Begin your training in the App: go to Courses (bottom); then select Open Water (complete the 6 Sections and quizzes)

  4. Schedule your required class orientation session at the store to prepare for your pool sessions (must be completed 5 days prior to your first pool session)

NOTE FOR ALL: Sign and return the PDF forms asap (email: team@scubacharlotte.com or print and bring to the store)

Orientation

After completing the course eLearning, all students are required to attend orientation. At orientation you will:

  • Meet our staff

  • Bring all required signed paperwork (including medical)

  • Take your written in person exam (in addition to the eLearning quizzes/exams)

  • Verify personal gear and/or reserve rental gear

Orientation must be completed 5 days before your first confined water session (pool).

Additional Information

  • Spots are reserved by submitting BOTH the registration form and payment on a first come first serve basis (you MUST complete a separate submission for Step 3 training dives).

  • Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations must be submitted in email no later than 7 days before the class session (you may select a course at a later date). A $100 cancellation fee will be applied if cancellation occurs within 7 days of the course for any reason.

  • Requirements: Minimum age is 12; Medical form must be satisfactorily completed; must have an open water diver certification

  • Personal Equipment: Each student needs their own kit (mask, snorkel, fins/booties); Scuba Charlotte offers "special student packages/kits" (mask, snorkel, fins - the required gear) custom fit for each student's size and type of diving. All with our exclusive price & fit guarantee. All gear must be verified as appropriate scuba gear by a staff member before attending training.