Open Water Diver
Open Water Certification Classes
This class gives you the life-long opportunity to
dive locally or globally!
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!
Want to learn how to SCUBA Dive and have little to no experience? You are in the right place! SCUBA Divers Paradise maintains the highest standard for instructors, training, and equipment. We offer small classes that fit your schedule. Classes are offered weekly in the evenings and on the weekends. The Open Water lake sessions are completed directly from our dock at Stillhouse Hollow Lake. This makes classes less stressful and provides an underwater haven for our students and divers! Once you’ve completed your training you will become a certified SSI Open Water Diver and receive a digital certification card that is recognized world-wide so your diving experience will be limitless!
Commonly Asked Questions
Where do you dive?
Our classes are conducted at Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Belton TX.
How long has SCUBA Divers Paradise been in business?
We have been in business in Belton, TX for over 13 years and certified over 4000 divers. We have verified over 17,000 dives from 8 affiliated diving sites.
Does SCUBA Divers Paradise offer private classes?
Where can I purchase my own snorkel or SCUBA equipment?
What if I want to take additional classes and expand my SCUBA knowledge?
Yes, we understand how busy life can be sometimes. We offer private classes based on your schedule and availability.
Scuba Divers Paradise is a full-service dive shop that sells high quality SCUBA equipment and fun dive stuff too.
Some divers dive recreationally, and other divers want to make diving a career. Scuba Divers Paradise offers courses from beginner to instructor. Check out our specialty classes.
How much does it cost for the Open Water Certification course & what other fees are there associated with the course?
The Open Water Scuba Course has several options for pricing:
Basic Open Water Certification package: Course materials & Instruction $399 + $100 Rental* for a total cost of $499
Scuba Deluxe Certification package: Course materials & Instruction $399 & purchase your Deluxe Snorkel Package (mask, snorkel, booties,& fins) through Scuba Divers Paradise and receive your Rental* for Free (save $100).
Scuba Elite Course package: Purchase the Elite Equipment Package through Scuba Divers Paradise & receive your Open Water Certification Course Free (save $499). (Please call or email for more information).
*Due to training standards, only gear purchased or rented from Scuba Divers Paradise may be used during the Open Water Course.
Have a difficult schedule and need to have private instruction that works for you or want to take classes with a friend? Please give us a call for more information.
We have you covered there are no hidden fees:
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No Lake or Boat Fees
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No Facility Fees
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No Travel Fees
Open Water Class Schedule
Thursday
The OWC begins with a virtual classroom meeting
at 6:00 pm CST.
Friday
Pool Session 2 at
6:00 pm CST.
Scheduled appointment for testing and gear fitting.
Saturday
Lake session at
9:00 am CST.
Tuesday
Pool Session 1 at
6:00 pm CST.
Sunday
Lake session at
9:00 am CST.
Training Facts
Minimum Age
10
Confined Pool and Water Sessions
4
Maximum Depth
25 ft
Become a Certified Open Water Diver
This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified SCUBA diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
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What is SSI?
SCUBA Schools International (SSI) was established in 1970 with the vision of making it possible for anyone to learn how to dive safely. For over 50 years, SSI has provided high-quality training programs and materials for Recreational SCUBA programs from beginner to Instructor Trainer levels and is recognized across the world. The SSI Open Water certification allows divers to dive locally or globally!
Winter Hours
Open by appointment and select weekends.
(254) 933-8355
