PADI Open Water Diver
Beginners Scuba Classes in Las Vegas
Where to start as a beginner?
Starting something new can be a little daunting and confusing. We are here to help! Our courses are listed in order of popularity, however the first course in a Scuba Diving journey is the PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver.
Beginners Overview
There’s nothing quite like breathing underwater for the first time, and each of these PADI programs will teach you how to be safe and have fun while you do it! Whether scuba diving is your life-long dream, or you’re curious to see what it’s all about, there’s an option here for you. Why not start today?
All classes offered by Mana Scuba follow PADI standards.
*Package pricing (course combo) is available for some courses. See link at the bottom of course description to explore pricing and bundling options.
Open Water Diver
Quick Overview
Duration 3 Days, 1 day in the pool and 2 days at the lake. Each day is approximately 4 hours.
Cost $595, deposit required $245 for eLearning and the balance will be $350 due when we start the pool.
Includes: PADI eLearning, 5 confined water dives in a pool, 4 Open Water dives in Lake Mead, Gear supplied during the course (BCD, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Wetsuit), digital Certification Card.
Not Included: Scuba quality Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots, transportation to the dive sites, Lake Mead entrance fee.
Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 10 years old
You must be in good physical shape and be able to complete the medical statement stating that you have no contraindications to diving (see PADI Medical Form)
Adequate swimming skills and comfort in the water
Your Open Water Diver adventure with Mana Scuba will start at your home with e-learning. This allows you to get the book work out of the way so you can focus on water skills when you start the course.
Before you begin: You will be assigned a code to your Open Water Diver eLearning and will learn the basics of scuba diving theory arranged in five comprehensive modules/chapters, followed by five knowledge reviews to check your learning progress, four quizzes, and a final exam. The dive shop assigned in the eLearning will be our sister dive company Blue Note Scuba.
Paperwork: You will also receive a set of documents that must be signed online before starting the practical part of the course: Medical Statement, Liability Release, and Safe Diving Practices. In order to participate in any water activities, you must have no contraindications to scuba diving (see PADI Medical Form).
DAY ONE: Classroom & Pool
We'll review all the required forms and settle up with any remaining balances due. Next, you'll complete a Quick Theory Review from your eLearning and learn all about scuba equipment. Now into the water with your gear where you'll complete five confined water dives in our training pool.
DAY TWO: Shore Dives 1-2
Two shore dives at a local dive site chosen by your instructor based on the best conditions. Here you truly learn to dive, practice buoyancy and review skills learned in the pool sessions to ease into scuba diving for your first time.
DAY THREE: Shore Dives 3-4
Two shore dives to master the skills learned in the pool and on dives 1-2. You will be more comfortable at this point and will start to see some of the beautiful fish in our rivers and lakes.
Other Notes: Your eLearning course material and paperwork forms must be completed before we start any open water dives.
* Provided that all the course requirements are met after your four exciting open water dives, you will get a worldwide-acknowledged certification of an Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water Diver if you’re below 15 years old). It is valid for the rest of your life and allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet without a supervision of a dive professional (if you’re 10 or 11 years old, the maximum depth is 12 meters / 40 feet).
** For FREE DAN (Divers Alert Network) dive insurance, a signup is required. Talk to your instructor on day one. We do not sign divers up for the insurance automatically.
NEXT STEP: Congratulations! Your Open Water Diver skills are the foundation of all your continued learning and you now have the keys to unlock a lifetime of underwater education and adventure. When you are ready, consider getting your Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification with Mana Scuba to extend your limits, dive experience and try diving at night, on the wrecks or with a side-mount tanks configuration!
Open Water Diver Course
$595 USD with eLearning
Combo Course Pricing Available
Scuba Diver
Quick Overview
Duration 2 Days, 1 day in the pool and 1 days at the lake. Each day is approximately 4 hours.
Cost $475, deposit required $245 for eLearning and the balance will be $230 due when we start the pool.
Includes: PADI eLearning, 3 confined water dives in a pool, 2 Open Water dives in Lake Mead, Gear supplied during the course (BCD, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Wetsuit), digital Certification Card.
Not Included: Scuba quality Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots, transportation to the dive sites, Lake Mead entrance fee.
Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 10 years old
You must be in good physical shape and be able to complete the medical statement stating that you have no contraindications to diving (see PADI Medical Form)
Adequate swimming skills and comfort in the water
Your Scuba Diver adventure with Mana Scuba is a great option if you are short on time to complete the full Open Water Course. The course will start at your home with e-learning. This allows you to get the book work out of the way so you can focus on water skills when you start the course.
Before you begin: You will be assigned a code to your Scuba Diver eLearning and will learn the basics of scuba diving theory arranged in five comprehensive modules/chapters, followed by five knowledge reviews to check your learning progress, four quizzes, and a final exam. The dive shop assigned in the eLearning will be our sister dive company Blue Note Scuba.
Paperwork: You will also receive a set of documents that must be signed online before starting the practical part of the course: Medical Statement, Liability Release, and Safe Diving Practices. In order to participate in any water activities, you must have no contraindications to scuba diving (see PADI Medical Form).
DAY ONE: Classroom & Pool
We'll review all the required forms and settle up with any remaining balances due. Next, you'll complete a Quick Theory Review from your eLearning and learn all about scuba equipment. Now into the water with your gear where you'll complete five confined water dives in our training pool.
DAY TWO: Shore Dives 1-2
Two shore dives at a local dive site chosen by your instructor based on the best conditions. Here you truly learn to dive, practice buoyancy and review skills learned in the pool sessions to ease into scuba diving for your first time.
Other Notes: Your eLearning course material and paperwork forms must be completed before we start any open water dives.
* Provided that all the course requirements are met after your two exciting open water dives, you will get a worldwide-acknowledged certification of a Scuba Diver (or Junior Scuba Diver if you’re below 15 years old). It is valid for the rest of your life and allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet with the supervision of a dive professional.
** For FREE DAN (Divers Alert Network) dive insurance, a signup is required. Talk to your instructor on day one. We do not sign divers up for the insurance automatically.
NEXT STEP: Your Scuba Diver skills can be carried forward to the Open Water training course to build on your education. Mana Scuba would be thrilled to help you complete your full Open Water Diver at a later date with us, or simply request a referral from us to complete your next course elsewhere.
Scuba Diver Course
$475 USD with eLearning
Open Water Referral $375
Quick Overview
Duration 1 Days, 1 day in the pool. Approximately 4 hours.
Cost $375
Includes: PADI eLearning, 5 confined water dives in a pool, Gear supplied during the course (BCD, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Wetsuit), referral form.
Not Included: Scuba quality Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots.
Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 10 years old
You must be in good physical shape and be able to complete the medical statement stating that you have no contraindications to diving (see PADI Medical Form)
Adequate swimming skills and comfort in the water
Your Open Water Referral with Mana Scuba is a great option if you wish to complete the classroom and pool sessions in Las Vegas and complete the Open Water Dives on your vacation. The course will start at your home with e-learning. This allows you to get the book work out of the way so you can focus on water skills when you start the course.
Before you begin: You will be assigned a code to your Scuba Diver eLearning and will learn the basics of scuba diving theory arranged in five comprehensive modules/chapters, followed by five knowledge reviews to check your learning progress, four quizzes, and a final exam. The dive shop assigned in the eLearning will be our sister dive company Blue Note Scuba.
Paperwork: You will also receive a set of documents that must be signed online before starting the practical part of the course: Medical Statement, Liability Release, and Safe Diving Practices. In order to participate in any water activities, you must have no contraindications to scuba diving (see PADI Medical Form).
Referral Form: We will provide you with a referral form showing the completion of the classroom and the pool sessions. You will need to bring this with you to the dive shop where you will complete the Open Water Dives.
Other Notes: Your eLearning course material and paperwork forms must be completed before we start the pool sessions.
** For FREE DAN (Divers Alert Network) dive insurance, a signup is required. Talk to your instructor on day one. We do not sign divers up for the insurance automatically.
ReActivate Scuba Refresher Program $150
Your PADI certification never expires; but if you haven't been diving in a while, it's better to be over-prepared than risk a problem because you forget something important. The PADI ReActivate course taught by Mana Scuba is the perfect way to get back to scuba diving! If you haven’t been diving for a while, it's a good idea to refresh your skills a bit before jumping into the deep blue again. It's a quick and easy way to boost your confidence and safety in the water after a hiatus.
Duration Half-Day
Cost $150
Includes: PADI eLearning, 1 hour Pool Training, Gear supplied during the course (BCD, Regulator, Tanks, Weights)
Not Included: Scuba quality Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots.
Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 10 years old
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Paperwork: You will also receive a set of documents that must be signed online before starting the practical part of the course: Medical Statement, Liability Release, and Safe Diving Practices. In order to participate in any water activities, you must have no contraindications to scuba diving (see PADI Medical Form).
Scuba Refresher: You will receive a PADI eLearning that will help you to refresh your knowledge about basic diving concepts. Once you complete the eLearning, you can start your training in our pool, practicing a few mandatory dive skills and any other you would like to dust off.