Open Water Certification
All-Inclusive option available: $1,095.00
Availability: In Stock
Your Adventure Starts Here – SSI Open Water Diver
You don’t have to be crazy to dive with us—we will train you! The ocean is the last true frontier on Earth, and the SSI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to explore it. This globally recognized certification qualifies you to dive anywhere in the world, from the vibrant reefs of the Florida Keys to the historic shipwrecks of the Pacific.
At Space Coast Dive Center, we believe scuba should be safe, inclusive, and fun. We keep our class sizes small to ensure you get the individual attention you need to become a confident, comfortable diver.
Why Choose Space Coast Dive Center?
We don't just teach you to dive; we give you a complete experience.
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More Water Time: Our course includes 5 Open Water Dives (more than the industry standard). You won’t just be "checking boxes"—you'll be exploring diverse environments including local lakes, the Atlantic Ocean, or the world-famous prehistoric waters of Blue Grotto and Devil’s Den springs.
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Boat Diving Included: Whenever possible, your training culminates with 2 boat dives on your final day—the first is your certification dive, and the second is a pure "celebration dive" to enjoy your new skills!
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All-Inclusive Pricing: No hidden fees for boats or park entry. We cover the logistics (including springs entry fees) so you can focus on the diving.
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Student Discounts: Active students receive a 10% discount on all in-store product purchases, helping you build your own gear kit for less.
The Path to Certification
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Academics: Complete your digital learning at home, then join us for a classroom review to clarify the physics and physiology of diving.
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Pool Training: Master the essential skills in a calm, confined water environment.
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Open Water Dives: Put your skills to the test with 5 dives across the ocean, lakes, or springs, finishing with an unforgettable boat trip or spring excursion.
Refunds & Rescheduling
We get it—life happens! However, because we keep our class sizes small and prepay for boat charters and park entries, we do have a few "rules of the road":
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Rescheduling: If you need to move your dates, please give us at least 7 days' notice. This allows us to offer your spot to another diver. Rescheduling within 7 days of the course may incur a $50 administrative fee.
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No-Shows: Unfortunately, if you "ghost" us on dive day, we cannot offer a refund or a free reschedule.
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Weather & Safety: If we have to cancel due to "angry seas" (unsafe weather or boat cancellations), we will work with you to reschedule at no additional cost. Your safety is our #1 priority!
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E-Learning: Once the SSI digital materials have been issued to your account, that portion of the fee ($165) is non-refundable as it is a digital asset you keep for life.
Pro-Tip for Students
Wait, I’m sick! If you wake up with a "head cold" or ear issues, please do not try to dive. Call us immediately. Trying to equalize with a cold is a recipe for a bad time, and unsafe. We’d much rather reschedule.
Course Pricing & What's Included
Choose the course option that works best for you. Our All-Inclusive price combines the course, rental equipment, tanks, and required specialty equipment into one convenient package.
Base Course
The Base Course Price includes:
- SSI eLearning and required course materials
- Professional instructor instruction and training
- Required dive site entry fees
All-Inclusive Course
Includes everything in the Base Course, plus:
- BCD rental
- Regulator with gauges rental
- Dive computer rental
- Wetsuit rental
- Cylinders/tanks required to complete the course
- Required student-owned equipment package
Required Open Water Equipment
Required specialty equipment includes:
- Mask
- Fins
- Dive boots
- Snorkel
- SMB
- Finger spool
- Required weights
Students may provide their own equipment or use rental equipment where applicable.
Equipment Options
Our published All-Inclusive Course Price is based on a standard mid-range equipment package for required student equipment.
Students may choose lower-priced or higher-priced equipment when permitted for the course.
- Choosing lower-priced equipment may decrease your final course cost.
- Choosing higher-priced equipment may increase your final course cost.
- Your final customer price will reflect the equipment selections actually made.
The required equipment category is determined by the course, but the specific brand, model, and price may vary based on the student's selection.
VA Students
VA students and non-VA students are charged the same published course prices. Space Coast Dive does not create a separate VA price, VA discount, VA surcharge, or VA-only equipment package.
The published All-Inclusive Course Price represents our standard course package and is available at the same price to all students.
VA payment or reimbursement is determined under the applicable VA education benefit rules and the student's individual eligibility.
Space Coast Dive does not guarantee that optional equipment upgrades or additional costs above the standard package will be reimbursed by the VA. Students using VA education benefits should confirm with their VA education benefits representative or applicable certifying official how their individual benefit applies to the approved course and its eligible charges.
Expand Your Range
You are now an explorer. Once certified, you can join our local and international trips or jump straight into the Advanced Open Water course to sample specialties like Deep, Navigation, and Wreck diving.