Scuba diving is an exciting activity that attracts hundreds of new participants each year. If you are in good health, enjoy meeting new people and interested in a new fun activity, then you will be able to enjoy scuba diving for many years.

A dive medical from a diving physician is required before commencement of your course. Go here for a list of Dive Physicians near you.

How do I become a SCUBA Diver?

It’s easy: speak to a few SCUBA Diving Stores in your area, check out what they offer in the way of “Learn to Dive Courses”.

These courses can vary in content from Instructor to Instructor or store to store. Remember, Check the cost, make sure the price quoted includes everything that you need to complete the course and that there are no hidden or extra costs. Some stores charge extra for materials, hire equipment, boat trips and will even make you buy your own gear before you start the course. Always ask what is not included and if there is anything else.

Shops that are owned and run by the instructor usually offer a more personalized service - therefore the person you speak too is generally the person who will actually teach you.

How to Book an Openwater Course with DiveXsite.

Bookings can be done over the phone (with a credit card) for convenience or in person at our Stafford Training Facility.

Your Openwater Course will commence with classroom theory on an evening and then a pool session on Saturday. Please remember to bring all your learning materials and dive medical to your first lecture.

What Must I Provide For My Open Water Course?

Personal Equipment

• Swimsuit and towel (for the pool session).
• A digital photo. If you are unable to provide a photo, we do have the availability at DiveXsite.
• Personal snorkeling Equipment. If you don't own your own equipment, DiveXsite will personally fit you into items suitable for your face and feet. We include scuba equipment for your course and this will also be personally fitted for scuba diving. Unsuitable equipment can cause students to have problems trying to complete their scuba skills for their course, i.e. mask leakage and high air consumption due to lack of fin propulsion. Once again, we have no hidden costs with our packages and students receive real value for money.
• All personal gear, if not purchased from the shop, must be verified by the store manager before students can continue on the course. Due to liability reasons, students will not be booked on the boat until our manager is satisfied gear is appropriate and safe.
• There is a no return policy on any purchases for non-warranty issues.

Our course includes a personalised equipment orientation!

Our package includes:

• Hard sole boots with zippers
• Re-enforced gloves
• A range of silicone masks
• Snorkels with drainer valves
• A range of fins suitable for diving

DiveXsite sells only the highest quality gear. It will last you a lifetime. Buying your own personal equipment will increase your comfort and safety in the water.