PADI Open Water Diver Referral Course in San Diego
Finish your 4 PADI referral checkout dives with private instruction in San Diego
Duration
2 Days
Includes
4 ocean dives, Gear rental
Highlights
Complete your PADI Open Water Diver Referral checkout dives over two days in San Diego with private, one-on-one supervision. This program is for divers who have already finished their eLearning and pool/confined water training.
- Complete 4 open-water training dives over 2 days
- Dive With an experienced instructor providing direct supervision
- Train From shore at La Jolla Shores (no boat)
- Provide Proof of completed academics and pool/confined water training
- Meet Age 13+ requirements (under 15 must be with a parent/guardian and weigh 100 lbs/45 kg)
- Plan For a standard guide gratuity of 15% (or $10 per dive per diver)
What's Included
- 2-day open-water training (4 ocean dives)
- Private one-on-one instruction
- DAN Student Diver Insurance
- Mask, snorkel, boots, fins, wetsuit, gloves
- BCD, regulator, tanks, weights
- Dive computer use
- Instructor transport of rental gear to the dive site
- PADI/SDI/RAID open water diver certification processing after successful completion
Things to know
You must be strong enough to walk in full scuba gear from the shore staging area into the ocean. You’ll need to complete waivers and a medical form before diving.
Cancellation Policy
72-hour cancellation policy (no exceptions). 14–7 days: reschedule with $75 admin fee. Less than 7 days: 50% admin fee; if cancel less than 7 days but more than 72 hours: 50% cancellation fee. Less than 72 hours or no-show: 100% fee. No refunds on PADI eLearning. Full refund if instructor cancels due to unsafe conditions.
FAQs
Bring proof that you completed the academic online self-study and pool/confined-water training. You also need to complete waivers and a medical form before diving.
Plan to carry and walk in full scuba gear from the shore staging area and enter from the beach. Some dives may include stairs, light surf entry on certain days, and a short surface swim to the descent point.
You must be at least 13. If you are under 15, you must dive with a parent or guardian and weigh at least 100 lbs (45 kg).