PADI Open Water Diver Course in Essex & London | Dry Suit Training Included
Price from £599 | Ideal for beginners | International certification upon completion
Learn to Scuba Dive with Confidence in the UK
Our PADI Open Water Diver course gives you the world’s most recognised scuba qualification so you can:
Dive to 18m anywhere in the world
Rent gear and join dive trips confidently
Continue to Advanced and specialty training
No prior experience needed. If you enjoy swimming and are medically fit, you’re ready to start.
What Is the PADI Open Water Diver Course?
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is the most popular scuba certification in the world. It’s designed for beginners and structured to build your skills safely and progressively through:
1) Knowledge Development
Complete PADI eLearning theory at your own pace before practical sessions.
2) Confined Water Skills
Learn essential scuba skills in a controlled pool environment, including buoyancy control, breathing underwater, and gear setup.
3) Open Water Dives
Perform four qualifying open water dives at carefully selected UK dive sites under professional supervision, plus a fifth dive that earns your Dry Suit certification.
Why Choose Us in London & Essex
We are a PADI 5 Instructor Development Centre* offering:
Small group training with experienced instructors
Dry suit scuba diving included so you can dive comfortably year-round
Full scuba equipment and dive computer training provided
Locations easily accessible from London, Dagenham, Romford, Hornchurch and Essex areas
That means you learn the right way in real UK conditions, not just holiday dives.
What’s Included in Your Course
Our PADI Open Water Diver Course includes:
✔️ PADI eLearning theory✔️ Pool skill sessions✔️ Four open water dives✔️ Dry suit training & certification dive✔️ Full equipment and dive computer training✔️ Instructor guidance in small groups✔️ PADI certification processing
You only need swimwear, a towel, and enthusiasm.
Course Schedule & Duration
Most students complete the course over a mix of:
Wednesday evening pool sessions, and
A weekend of open water dives.
We tailor schedules to your availability.
Ready to Start Your Scuba Adventure?
Once certified, you’ll be a qualified scuba diver ready to explore reefs, wrecks, and dive sites across the globe.
Book now from £599Reserve your spot with a £175 deposit — contact us today to get started.
For Open Water Dives there is a £60.00 dry suit rental fee that is payable at your leisure during the course. You should also factor in Lake Entry £25 per day Air Fills £36 & Log Book.
Travel to the dive site is your responsibility
👉 CALL 01708-837032👉 EMAIL contact@bespokescubadiving.co.uk
Still Deciding?
Here’s why divers trust us:
Beginner-friendly teaching approach
Real training for real conditions
Small groups, full instructor attention
Dry suit experience included
Easy access from London & Essex
Our training schedule / locations can be found here
Want More?
As Above but with; PADI Enriched Air Specialty, get PADI's most popular specialty as part of your Open Water Course. The major benefit is to allow you to stay at depths for a longer time - Air Supply permitting. Price £750
You can reserve your spot for a £175 easy pay deposit - Just contact us to do so.
Additional Info
You must be able to swim 200 metres, and tread water / float for 10 minutes. There is also a self declaration medical to complete.
## Up to six hours are offered as pool time, to complete all in water confined skills to a mastery level. This is more time than would be required in most situations. Should more time be needed, a nominal subsequent charge will apply.
*1 Want to take any of these courses on a guaranteed 1:1 basis, that's not an issue, this is available for a premium price of £949 for all pool dives and £1,499 for all pool and open water dives. Book a 1:1 session with us today..