Open Water Free Diver
This is the entry-level certification course for individuals wishing to learn the fundamentals of breath-hold diving to increase their underwater awareness.
Course Limits and Requirements
- Maximum Open Water Depth: 33 fsw (10 msw)
- Maximum Shallow Water Depth: 15 feet (4.5 meters)
- Minimum Age: 9 years old
- Prerequisites: IANTD Snorkeling Diver or equivalent experience (no prior scuba diving experience required)
- Material Requirements: IANTD Open Water Free Diver Student Kit
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Open Water Sessions
The IANTD Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentials in forming a confident and safe diver is our core training philosophy: WATER
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
