Earn the PADI Scuba Diver certification at Kovalam, a sub-set of the Open Water Diver course that gets you diving in the warm Arabian Sea in less time. You complete the first three knowledge sections, confined-water skills and two open-water dives on the Kovalam reef, finishing qualified to dive to 12 metres with a PADI professional. It works well if you are short on time but want a recognised entry-level rating.
PADI Scuba Diver is a recognised certification that allows diving to 12 metres under the supervision of a PADI professional. It is a sub-set of Open Water Diver, so you can upgrade by completing the remaining theory and dives whenever you like.
Open-water dives take place over the Kovalam reef in the Arabian Sea, home to reef fish, the occasional turtle, barracuda, octopus, lionfish, moray eels and stingrays. The calm post-monsoon season, roughly October to March, and warm 27-30°C water suit new divers.
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