National Geographic Open Water Diver

What will I do
Your experience begins with the same skills as PADI Open Water Diver program, enhanced with adventures unique to the National Geographic Diver program. You will learn to explore with detail, identify important underwater features and navigate with certainty. You will have the diving knowledge and practice to maneuver with poise along the reef ’s ecosystems.

Whether you’re new to scuba diving, or an experienced diver, the National Geographic Diver program will give you new tools to understand and safely explore the underwater world.

Your adventure begins with the National Geographic Diver certification, where you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experience to live the diving life.

You’ll learn basic dive skills & safety information through the Open Water course.
You’ll be introduced to environments with the National Geographic Almanac & DVD.
You’ll tune your buoyancy to hover and easily maneuver through delicate habitats.
You’ll learn to observe your surroundings to get the best experience from each dive.
You’ll gain practical experience by gathering information and collecting images.
You’ll learn how to create a visual representation of a dive site.
You’ll improve your navigation & ability to find your way around underwater.
You’ll be introduced to aquatic species & be able to identify local plants & animals.

What will I do
As a National Geographic Diver, you join an elite group of explorers, adventurers and conservationists. The insight and training you gain during this program will broaden your awareness and take your diving skills to a new level. You'll learn to observe and explore like an underwater scientist.