Diving courses in the pool under the guidance of experienced instructors is a great way to start your diving adventure.
Depending on the level of knowledge and sophistication, different types of diving courses are available, with varying degrees of difficulty. Each includes hands-on activities and can last from a few hours to several days. See how long a scuba diving course takes depending on the level of experience.
A basic scuba diving course can take as little as 90 minutes
The first dive with an instructor is for people who have never experienced the sport and diving equipment. During the course, the student has the opportunity to dive with a partner and instructor. This is a great attraction for children and adults.
The first diving course includes theoretical knowledge, selection of diving equipment and shallow water exercises, and a diving excursion. During the course, you can dive up to 12 meters, and the entire program lasts about 90 minutes.
A scuba diving course with an instructor is a great attraction and adventure available to virtually anyone. The first scuba diving course is a great idea for spending time with the family, as well as a gift idea for a loved one dreaming of embarking on an adventure with this water sport.
How long is the Scuba Diver course (basic cylinder diving course)?
Basic Scuba Diver course is a training course that entitles you to dive independently under the guidance of an instructor or dive guide (Divemaster) in open water or Deepspot dive center up to 12 meters.
Upon completion of the course, students receive a Scuba Diver certificate or a Junior Scuba Diver certificate for those under the age of 15.
The Scuba Diver course is designed for people who have never scuba dived before and would like to become diving certified, as well as for those who have completed the First Scuba Dive and want to further expand their knowledge and skills.
The training consists of theoretical classes in the form of e-learning with an instructor and practical classes in the water. The duration of the basic scuba diving course is in 12 hours, of which 6 hours are in the water, not including theoretical classes, breaks and commuting.
The course is organized as a recurring event and is held in two formats: Friday 16:00-20:00 and Saturday 9:00-17:00 and Tuesday and Wednesday 16:00-22:00.
Duration of basic course completed with PADI certification
The course of diving with SCUBA equipment allows you to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and obtain PADI certification necessary for independent diving assisted by a partner in confined waters to a depth of 18 meters.
Upon completion, the student will receive an SSI Indoor Diver and/or SSI Referral Diver certificate. This paves the way for a quick upgrade and a PADI OWD qualification, which allows you to dive independently to a depth of 18 meters in open water.
The PADI course for independent diving up to 18 meters with a partner takes about 20 hours, with an average of 10 hours in the water, depending on the student’s progress.
A good introduction to the above course is the Deepspot Scuba Diver, which culminates in a certificate authorizing open water or Deepspot diving under the supervision of an instructor to a depth of 12 meters. Both courses do a great job of preparing you to dive safely and obtain a diver’s license.
How long does it take to get your PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) certification?
Basic diving courses also include the PADI Open Water (OWD) Deepspot course, the completion of which allows you to earn the PADI Open Water Diver certification, which entitles you to dive independently with a partner in open water up to 18 meters deep.
The course includes theoretical classes delivered through the PADI eLearning platform with an instructor and culminating in an exam, practical classes in the Deepspot pool and open water dives. The course duration is 20 hours divided into 3 days, of which 10 hours are in the water.
Is it worth starting your diving adventure with freediving? How long does a course of this type of diving take?
Freediving is diving on held breath, and the basic freediving course is aimed at people who have never dived before and want to see if it’s the sport for them.
During the course you will learn how to prepare for freediving, you will learn not only the techniques of diving, but most importantly the techniques of safe breath holding, breath equalization, relaxation techniques.
The first breath-hold dive is made under the constant supervision of an instructor, with the help of a rope at a depth of 5 meters. This is an unforgettable experience and an excellent introduction to further freediving training.
The class lasts 1 hour, 45 minutes and ends with a certificate of diving in Deepspot. The next step is the Freediving Free 20M course, the completion of which allows you to obtain the first certificate for independent diving on held breath up to 20 meters – the SSI Freediver certificate.
The course duration is 16 hours, of which an average of 7.5 hours are in the water, depending on individual progress.
The certificate can be obtained after passing the theoretical and practical parts by passing a written exam and a practical exam in the water, including descending to a depth of at least 10 meters.
Subsequent courses authorizing breath-hold diving are Deepspot Free 30M (6 meetings and about 9 hours in the water) and Deepspot Free 40M (7 meetings and about 10.5 hours in the water).
Upon completion of the first, you will be certified as an SSI Advanced Freediver, and the second as an SSI Performance Freediver.
How do I sign up for a scuba diving course at Deepspot?
To sign up for a scuba diving course at Deepspot, all you have to do is use the two purchase options available on our website.
Under the description of each course there are two buttons “Book” and “Order voucher”. Using the “Book” button, you can quickly set up your order, select a convenient course date, book the course and pay for it.
The “Order a voucher” option is designed for people who want to make a gift to a loved one. The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and can be sent to any address as a gift set.
