2-Day PADI Open Water Diving in Key Largo: Certification Course
Become a certified diver in two days without needing an instructor on future dives
A 2-day PADI Open Water Diver Certification course in Key Largo where you complete e-learning, pool training on day one, and open water dives on day two, earning the credential to dive independently with a buddy. The dive center owns its training boat and controls all dive sites. Gear rental, pool fees, boat fees and instruction are included. Children from age 10 are welcome.
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The experience
You arrive at Key Largo Dive Center, located at the Bayside Inn Key Largo Resort, having already completed the PADI e-Learning online. Day one starts with a review of that material, then you move into the pool for confined water training with your instructor: the controlled setting where you practice the skills you'll need underwater. In the afternoon, you board the dive center's custom boat for your first open water dives, applying what you just learned in the actual ocean environment.
Day two is all open water. You return to the boat for additional open water dives that complete your certification requirements. Because the dive center owns its own large custom boat rather than chartering one, they control which sites you train at and can tailor the experience to conditions and your progress. The staff here has decades of scuba experience collectively and the center holds a PADI 5-Star rating. They've received seven awards from Scuba Diving Magazine for quality, safety and service.
When you finish, you receive your PADI Open Water Diver Certification card. That credential means you can dive with a buddy on future dives without an instructor present. You're no longer limited to guided dives or confined to shallow water. The certification is recognized worldwide and opens access to dive sites and operators everywhere.
What’s included
- E-learning module.
- pool training and confined water instruction.
- two days of open water dives on the dive center's custom boat.
- BCD and regulator rental.
- all pool, boat and instructor fees.
- PADI Open Water Diver Certification upon successful completion.
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Operated by Key Largo Dive Center
Is this one for you?You do the diving yourself under instructor guidance, not watching a demonstration. This is hands-on training where you operate the equipment and make the dives. The shared boat means you train alongside other students, and the two-day schedule fits a long weekend or a break in a longer trip. If you want to spread the course over more days or prefer private instruction, ask the dive center about other options at checkout.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's included in the 2-day course price?
The course includes e-learning access, pool training fees, boat fees, instructor fees, and rental of a BCD and regulator for the duration of your training. You bring your own mask, fins and wetsuit, or rent those separately.
Do I need diving experience before I start?
No prior diving experience is required for the PADI Open Water course. You do need to complete the e-learning module before you arrive, and you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll also complete a medical questionnaire to confirm you're healthy enough to dive.
What happens if I don't finish the certification in two days?
The course is structured to complete your open water training over these two days. Plan to keep both days free and avoid scheduling other activities during your training dates.
Will I dive in the ocean on the first day?
Yes. Day one includes both pool training in the morning and open water dives in the afternoon. Day two continues with open water dives from the boat.
2-Day PADI Open Water Diving in Key Largo: Certification Course
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from US$ 550 per person
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