The world is wide open to you, meaning that you will be able to dive in open water anywhere up to 60 feet or 18 metres deep.
Why not take a look out at open water dives in the Phillippines, such as at the beautiful Tubbataha? Or, you could take a few dives in and around Richelieu Rock while exploring Thailand. I did my Open Water in Thailand and loved every minute of it (go check out Master Divers in Koh Tao – simply the best)!
For a really wild adventure, why not track down a liveaboard in the Galapagos, and go for a few open water dives amongst the hammerheads? Many liveaboards take on students, but just be sure to check beforehand that there isn’t a minimum certification level needed.
Do keep in mind that you will be able to take on open water dives in similar conditions to those you train for and learn about in your PADI Open Water Course. Therefore, make sure to read the course material carefully and never exceed your limits. Dive safely, stay close to your buddy and always remember your pre-dive safety checks!
Above all, this PADI certification is a brilliant all-around course which will prepare you for open water dives as well as scuba dive safety in general. It is the starting point of a journey of learning and new experiences that millions of people have gone on around the world. There are so many continued education opportunities within PADI too. Your learning does not stop after this course.
Safety is paramount and I always recommend taking as many courses as possible. The more you understand the pysiological and psychological processes that take place in scuba diving, the better prepared you will be. Have a look at my blog for more information on what divers should do for their own safety.
Before you go on any kind of scuba dive, it’s not just best to have the right equipment and accessories, but sufficient training and safety knowledge, too.
If you want more information on learning to dive, make sure you check out my blog on what beginners should know about scuba diving.