PADI Open Water Silver Course with Taba Diving Centre
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–5 days, 8 hours daily
Fitness Level
Basic physical fitness required; ability to swim comfortably and handle physical tasks such as carrying gear.
Overview
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in 4-5 days with Taba Diving Centre’s Silver Package in Protaras, Cyprus. Small groups, expert instruction, and extra dives make this an ideal start to your diving journey.
Open Water Silver Package
Ages 10+ • 4-5 Days • Entry Level
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About This Adventure
Embark on an exhilarating journey to become a PADI Open Water Diver in just 4-5 days! This comprehensive course combines knowledge sessions, practical skills in confined waters, and thrilling open water dives. With personalized instruction in small groups, you'll gain confidence and earn a globally recognized diving certification while exploring the underwater world.
Your First Diving Certification!
Duration
4-5 days 8 hours a day
What's Included
- Open Water Course
- 2 extra dives
- Dive Against Debris speciality
About
Become a PADI Open Water Diver and learn something you will enjoy for the rest of your life! The Open Water course is designed for people who have little or no diving experience. This 3-4 day course will take you from being a non-diver to having a PADI 5 star diving license, which is the most widely accepted and popular certification world-wide.
If you have an appetite for excitement and adventure read on:
There are 3 simple steps to becoming a PADI Open Water Diver, which is your ticket to a lifetime of diving!
- Get the knowledge – Knowledge development sessions that will teach you the crucial things a diver needs to know.
- Pool or Confined Water Dives – You will develop key practical scuba skills in a pool or pool like conditions.
- The Open Water Dives – Put your knowledge and skills into practice in the Open Water with your PADI Instructor.
The Open Water Silver package is designed to further your knowledge and experience. With the package you will do 2 additional dives to build up more experience and confidence that you have learnt during the Open Water course. On top you will do a third dive as part of the Dive Against Debris speciality. During the one-day course you will learn to become more aware of the aquatic environment and the impact humans have on the ocean and how to we can work together to lessen the effects.
In total you will finish off with 4 dives on the Open Water course and 3 extra dives. The courses will take about 5-6 days.
There are maximum 4 students per instructor.
We will pick you up at 8.30 AM from your hotel or apartment and drive to the Dive Centre to do some paperwork and work out a schedule that fits you and your holidays.
We will contact you to schedule your course.
More Info
The Open Water course is designed for people who have little or no diving experience. This 4 day course will take you from being a non-diver to having a PADI 5 star diving license, which is the most widely accepted and popular certification world-wide.
If you have an appetite for exitement and adventure read on:
There are 3 simple steps to becoming a PADI Open Water Diver, which is your ticket to a lifetime of diving!
Get the knowledge – Knowledge development sessions that will teach you the crucial things a diver needs to know. Pool or Confined Water Dives – You will develop key practical scuba skills in a pool or pool like conditions. The Open Water Dives – Put your knowledge and skills into practice in the Open Water with your PADI Instructor. There are maximum 4 students per instructor.
What to bring
Please don’t forget to bring your swimsuit :)
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water before and after dives to avoid dehydration.
Practice Equalization
Learn to equalize your ears early and often to prevent discomfort during descent.
Check Your Gear Thoroughly
Ensure all equipment fits properly and functions before each dive to avoid surprises underwater.
Keep Calm and Breathe
Focus on slow, controlled breathing to conserve air and stay relaxed beneath the surface.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean moray eels
- Colorful parrotfish
History
Protaras area has a rich maritime heritage, historically a fishing and trading hub on Cyprus’s southeast coast.
Conservation
The Dive Against Debris specialty promotes cleaning dive sites to protect fragile marine ecosystems around Cyprus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit
Necessary for pool and open water sessions.
summer specific
Mask and Snorkel
Personal fit gear enhances comfort during dives.
Fins
Improves swimming efficiency underwater.
Dive Computer or Watch
Useful for tracking depth and dive time as you progress.