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Full 3-Day Certification Course · Viator Code 112293P3

Open Water Diver Full Certification Course (3-Day Theory, Pool & 4 Ocean Dives)

Who This Outing Fits: Travelers with at least 3–4 days in Guanacaste who want to earn a permanent international scuba certification rather than a 1-day introductory experience.

Classification: Dive Course & Certification
Departure Area & Boat Boarding Point: Flamingo & Potrero (Guanacaste) — Guanacaste Dive Center (Tamarindo / Flamingo / Potrero training pool + Catalina Islands boat dives)
Hotel Pickup Coverage: Tamarindo, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo & Potrero corridor
Required Certification & Experience: No prior certification required; earns lifelong international Open Water Diver certification upon completion
Total Outing Duration vs. Underwater Time: 3 full days (digital eLearning theory + confined pool sessions + 4 open-water ocean qualification dives) (Confined pool modules + 4 open-water certification dives (to max 18 m / 60 ft)). Note: listed duration covers the entire boat excursion including check-in, transit, and surface interval.
Included Equipment: Full scuba rental gear for all 3 days, digital training materials, certification processing fee, 4 boat dives
Operator Age, Swimming & Medical Rules: Minimum age 10+ (10–14 earns Junior Open Water); 200 m swim & 10-minute float/tread water assessment required
Verified Inclusions: Digital learning access, instructor tuition, pool sessions, 4 ocean dives at Catalina Islands, all scuba equipment, certification card
Exclusions / Optional Extras: Personal dive computer purchase, meals, gratuities
Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before Day 1 start
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Open Water Diver Full Certification Course (3-Day Theory, Pool & 4 Ocean Dives) Full 3-Day Certification Course ★ 5.0 (44 reviews) · From $705
Dive Course & Certification Booked via Viator / GetYourGuide

Open Water Diver Full Certification Course (3-Day Theory, Pool & 4 Ocean Dives)

Departure & Boarding:
Guanacaste Dive Center (Tamarindo / Flamingo / Potrero training pool + Catalina Islands boat dives)
Pickup Coverage:
Tamarindo, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo & Potrero corridor
Qualification Required:
No prior certification required; earns lifelong international Open Water Diver certification upon completion
Outing Duration & Dives:
3 full days (digital eLearning theory + confined pool sessions + 4 open-water ocean qualification dives) (Confined pool modules + 4 open-water certification dives (to max 18 m / 60 ft))
Equipment Included:
Full scuba rental gear for all 3 days, digital training materials, certification processing fee, 4 boat dives
Age & Participation:
Minimum age 10+ (10–14 earns Junior Open Water); 200 m swim & 10-minute float/tread water assessment required
Cancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before Day 1 start
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