6 Day PADI Open Water Diving Course

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If you’ve always wondered about the fantastic world below the surface of the water, you can find out with the 6 Day PADI Open Water Diving Course.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 6 Day PADI Open water dive course
    • 2 shore dives
    • 2 boats dives
    • Traditional South African meal

What's this trip about?

    If you’ve always wondered about the fantastic world below the surface of the water, you can find out with the 6 Day PADI Open Water Diving Course.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range18 to 49 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCape Town
End CityCape Town

Travel Themes

  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Table Mountain

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Educational/ learning
  • Nature
  • Scuba diving

Trip includes

    • Airport pickup
    • 6 nights dorm accommodation
    • Welcome BBQ
    • Breakfast every morning
    • PADI open water course including : Equipment, Qualified instructor, Course material, 2 shore dives, 2 boats dives

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

You are welcomed at the airport by one of our staff and taken to SaltyCrax Backpackers’ hostel in Table View. The hostel is close to beautiful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain. When you arrive at the hostel you will meet the other guests and sit around the fire while a traditional South African meal is cooked on the fire.

Day 2 – 3:

After a good night’s sleep it’s time to learn how to scuba dive. Your friendly local guide will give you a brief lesson on using Cape Town’s public transport and will accompany you to the nearest bus terminal that will get you to the diving school where you will have ...

Day 4:

After two Days of studying it’s time to test what you have learnt. Before the final exam, you will have your first sea dive on which qualified instructors will assist you. It is important to note that the course is built on the concept of performance-based learning an...

Day 5:

Today you will become a qualified PADI Open water diver. A qualified diver will keep an eye on you while you explore the ocean bottom.

Day 6:

Go down to the beachfront to grasp your last views of Table Mountain. If you are heading somewhere else later in the evening go to reception to enquire about what to do on your last Day (own expense).

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Dates & Availability

Price From $427
Price per day$71
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Salty Crax Reviews & Ratings

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Ong Siwen

May 2019

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Generally my stay here are great

Generally my stay here are great. Good location away from the town, but u can still access to many nice place from here, eg, nice beach, nice mall and nice checkpoi...

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G Rod

Apr 2019

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staff are fantastic

This is the most upscale backpack/ hostel I have ever stayed in the phacilties are immaculate. The staff are fantastic. They also have a hot tub, bar and fire pits. ...

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Thea

Dec 2016

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Rooms were old, dirty and very loud

The place was not clean. The kitchen was so dirty. The rooms was old, dirty and very loud. There was a dog, who was barking all morning. We left the place two days b...

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What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Passport and visa fees
    • Personal expenses
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Meals Included

Breakfast every morning

Age Requirements
18 to 49 years
Additional Information
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