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Frankfurt Dive Center logo of an Octopus diving in water
Frankfurt Dive Center logo of an Octopus diving in water

open water diver (owd)

The global standard to dive independently with a buddy—planned, safe, confident.

open water diver

Discover the underwater world with our Open Water Diver Course — an entry-level autonomous diver certification for recreational scuba diving. In a relaxed, safety-focused setting, our certified instructors teach essential diving skills, equipment use, and safety procedures. By the end of the course you’ll breathe underwater, practice buoyancy control, and gain the confidence to explore reefs and wrecks. Join us and take your first breath beneath the surface.

MINIMUM AGE: 14

FORMAT: E-learning/theory + pool + 4 open-water dives (2–3 days)

DEPTH / LIMIT: Recommended to 18m

INCLUDED: Rental gear (excl. ABC), materials, cert

BRING: ABC, medical

Three scuba divers in wetsuits and masks floating in the ocean