PADI Open Water Diver Course
A full PADI certification course at a PADI 5-star dive resort — coral gardens, reef fish, turtles, and rays off Hikkaduwa, best November through April.
What's Included
- Full PADI Open Water Diver certification course
- Instruction from a PADI-certified instructor at a 5-star dive resort
- Essential dive skills and safety procedures
- PADI certification card on completion
What to Expect
This is a genuine, internationally-recognised PADI certification — not a one-off guided dive, but a real course covering the skills and safety procedures you need to dive independently afterward, anywhere in the world. Hikkaduwa's reefs are the draw: coral gardens, reef fish, sea turtles, rays, and moray eels in relatively shallow, accessible water. November through April, during the dry season, gives the calmest seas and best visibility — worth planning your dates around if diving is a priority for your trip.
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Not a One-Off Dive
This is a genuine multi-day PADI course, not a single guided dive — budget real time for it, not just an afternoon.
November–April
Calmer seas and better visibility during this window — worth timing your trip around if diving matters to you.
Genuinely Beginner-Friendly
Open Water is the entry-level PADI certification — no prior diving experience required to start.