Take the plunge and discover the wonders of the aquatic world through an entry-level scuba diving certification program that includes interactive knowledge development, confined dives in the onboard pool, as well as four open water dives. The PADI Open Water Diver Course is the world's most popular and widely recognized scuba course. You'll begin at home by studying the basic principles of scuba diving and safety-related skills using the Open Water Diver Manual online. Then once onboard it's time to hit the water: within the safe and shallow surroundings of your ship's pool, you'll be led by expert PADI dive instructors through confined water dives, complete with all the necessary scuba gear. Once you are comfortable in the water, you'll head out at two different cruise ports to experience two-tank dives at some of the world's most spectacular underwater destinations. At the end of your certification course, you'll be equipped to execute dives independently in depths of up to 60 feet.