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Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification.
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At a glance
Duration
3 days
Price from
$681 / person
Location
Paphos, Cyprus
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
RU, EL, EN, NL
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Latchi Watersports Centre
Meeting point
Our dive centre is based at our main office in the centre of Latchi Harbour. A 5 minute drive from the main town of Polis Chrysochou
Description
No prior diving experience is required to start the diving course.
PADI Open Water is the worlds most popular and widely recognised diving certification.
Acquire a lifetime diving licence upto a depth of 18 metres.
Minimum age of just 10 years old. Ask about our family packages!
Latchi Dive Centre goes the extra mile, confined dives are mainly done in the famous Blue Lagoon. Our dives are normally done by boat (weather dependent). Most centres will do confined in a pool & open water dives by shore.
We are very lucky to have the unspoiled Akamas National Park coastline on our doorstep, giving you the opportunity to take in the picturesque views both above & under the water.
The majority of the year we have visibility of 30-40 metres!
Take advantage of our 5 star IDC Dive Centre & all the above by achieving your PADI Open Water Dive Course with us.
Our instructors are very experienced, friendly & adaptable, ensuring your safety and making sure you feel comfortable at all times.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 23
Adult (ages 12+)
$681
Child (ages 10–11)
$681
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification.
Pickup included
What's included
Included
E-Manual
Certification costs
Bottled water
Use of SCUBA equipment
Log Book
Not included
Towels
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from the local area or arrange a taxi if required.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. take?
Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. lasts about 3 days.
How much does Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. cost?
Prices start at $681 per person for this Paphos experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. cost for children?
Children aged 10–11 pay from $681, adults from $681.
Can I cancel Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from the local area or arrange a taxi if required. Pickup points include Alkionest Hotel Apartments.
What languages is Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EL, EN, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Latchi Watersports Centre.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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amelais2026
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best dive school ever!!
We had such an amazing experience with Latchi Watersports Dive Centre!! We did our PADI Open Water Course with Annalisa, and had the best time. Annalisa couldn’t have been a better instructor. She was thorough so we felt we had a full understanding of everything, never any doubts or unanswered questions. But most of all she made such a calm and fun environment, which comepletly made it for us. Everyday we were excited to get back into it. Can’t give her enough praise! All the latchi staff were so helpful and friendly and the drive spots were beautiful. Would absolutely recommend them for anyone looking to do their PADI Open Water Course.
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ryaneA7588AM
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
10/10 recommend, great value for money and a true pleasure!
I honestly cannot recommend Latchi Watersports highly enough. From the ownership right through to the key workers alongside the harbour, they bent over backwards for me at every opportunity and made the entire experience feel incredibly personal and welcoming.
Completing my PADI Open Water certification with Latchi Watersports was most definitely a memorable experience, and one I will never forget. The professionalism, hospitality and genuine care shown by the whole team made such a difference throughout the course.
A special thank you has to go to my amazing instructor, Annalisa. She was thorough, supportive and consistent throughout, while also being a true pleasure to be around. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor to guide me through my Open Water certification. Her patience and encouragement gave me so much confidence, and I am genuinely grateful for everything she did.
I can’t wait to return to Latchi Watersports for another adventure and see the team again.
Thank you, Latchi crew! :D 🌊🤿
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TobiasB798
October 31, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great and very professional! Great team.
For years I have been pushing the PADI Open Water course in front of me. Now I finally wanted to do it on my Cyprus holiday...
For this purpose, I have previously selected a suitable "dive center" near my apartment on the Internet. Contacting us via email was straightforward and the response times were short.
In order not to require too much time on site for the course, I decided to use the "e-learning" offered by PADI. The Dive Center emailed me the corresponding PADI link after a deposit.
This allowed me to start the course immediately on site with a successful theory.
My "Instructor" was Seamus, a great guy from Ireland. We hit it off immediately and had a lot of fun together, even if my English was not perfect. But so I got a free "English course" to the diving course, just perfect!
The great luck of having your own instructor just for me and also the perfect weather conditions made the course an unforgettable experience!
In this way, thanks again to my great Instructor Seamus!
But the thanks also go to the entire team. Everyone is very nice, very open and helpful. You felt right at home in the quite large team.
The professionalism of this center gives you absolute security. I didn't have a moment's concern or fear. Of course, you have to do a lot of paperwork, but the team just has to make sure everything is running correctly, from health records to a repetition of the most important exam questions. Only then can it really start....
The center has great and sufficient equipment. Everything looks very well maintained and tested.
After passing the "Open Water Diver" I completed several more dives, now as a certified diver, with my instructor Seamus. That was a nice conclusion.
From my side absolute recommendation for all who value professionalism and safety.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, we will of course pass on your comments to Seamus as well!
We are so happy to hear that you felt at ease throughout your entire time with us and the entire team were friendly and helpful.
We would love to welcome you back in the future for either more fun diving or maybe your PADI advanced open water course!
Kind regards,
The Latchi Watersports Team
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Eastwood3
July 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Five star!
Our 16 year old son signed up for the Open Water Diver certification.
Everyone at Latchi Watersports was super helpful and Raz (the instructor) was brilliant!
Operator response
Thank you for your review!
We are so glad that he enjoyed the course and Ras enjoyed teaching him!
We hope to see you again for his next course!
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212corinnan
June 26, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant course and lovely team.
I knew after a Try Scuba Dive back in 2021 I wanted to come back to Cyprus to achieve my PADI Open Water Certificate. I went to Latchi Watersports as they were highly recommended by friends and family. I wasn't feel too well on my first day, Latchi were more then happy to move to another date. I went back for the 2nd time and over the next 3 days I achieved my certification. My instructor Mike was very good and patient. There was no sense of rush and all was taken place at my own pace.
I have loved every minute on this course and achieved going down to 18 metres. I also completed my Enriched Nitrox course too. The waters around Latchi are so lovely and clear. If anyone has any doubt or unsure about Scuba Diving, I highly recommend it. After doing my 4 Open Water Dives for my course, I have then since gone on and completed 2 more Open Dives as a certified Diver. I can't wait for more dives in the future.
A big thank you to Mike, Sam, Holly, Tom and all of the team who has been so welcoming and encouraging me. Thank you and will certainly be coming back to Latchi Watersports for more dives and courses in the future.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review!
We are so happy to have helped you gain your PADI open water diver certification and Mike had a great time teaching you! We will pass your lovely comments on to the team!
Do come and visit again for some more diving!
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