Open Water courses in Italy
10 Open Water courses from 7 dive centers in Italy, bookable online. Prices start at US$319. The most common length is 3 days.
The Open Water Diver course is the entry-level scuba certification. It combines theory, skill sessions in a pool or calm shallow water and four open water dives, and it certifies you to dive to 18 metres with a buddy anywhere in the world.
All diving in ItalyAdvanced Open Water courses (6)Fun dives (26)Try dives (12)Divemaster courses (3)
No experience needed
PADIOpen Water
Blu Infinito Diving Center
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PADI Open Water Diver Course in Sardinia
San Teodoro, Italy3 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
SSIOpen Water
Diving in Elba
4.7
SSI Open Water Diver Course
Marciana, Italy4 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
PADIOpen Water
Barracuda Diving Italy
5.0
PADI Open Water Diver Course
Nerano, Italy
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
SDIOpen Water
Sirena Sardinia
4.2
Open Water Scuba Diver
Sant'Antioco, Italy4 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
SDIOpen Water
Sirena Sardinia
4.2
Supervised Diver to Open Water upgrade
Sant'Antioco, Italy2 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
SDIOpen Water
Sirena Sardinia
4.2
Supervised Diver
Sant'Antioco, Italy2 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
PADIOpen Water
Divesicily
4.7
PADI Open Water Scuba Diver
Giardini Naxos, Italy3 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
PADIOpen Water
Divesicily
4.7
PADI Scuba Diver
Giardini Naxos, Italy2 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
PADIOpen Water
Sea World Baia
5.0
Open Water Diver PADI
Bacoli (Na), Italy3 days
$...
/ diver
No experience needed
PADIOpen Water
Centro immersioni figarolo
4.9
PADI Open Water Diver
Golfo Aranci, Italy3 days
$...
/ diver
Diving in Italy
Italy's diving ranges from the marine reserves of Sardinia and Sicily to the sunken Roman ruins of Baia near Naples and the red coral walls of the Tyrrhenian coast.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the Open Water course cost in Italy?
- On Be Underwater, Open Water courses in Italy start at US$319, across 10 options from 7 dive centers. Each listing shows what the price includes.
- How long does the Open Water course take?
- Most dive centers run it over 3 to 4 days. Completing the theory online before you travel can shorten the time you spend in a classroom.
- Do I need any experience to start?
- No. You need to be able to swim, be in reasonable health and complete a medical questionnaire. The minimum age is usually 10.
- Is the certification valid everywhere?
- Yes. Open Water certifications from PADI, SSI and the other recognised agencies are accepted by dive centers worldwide and do not expire.
- How do I book on Be Underwater?
- Open a listing, choose your date and the number of divers, and book online. The price you see is the dive center's own price, and the dive center confirms your booking.