5 kilometers south of Galle at the main road, A2, next to the restaurants "Summer Garden" and "Banana Garden", beachside, at the end of Unawatuna in direction to the south.
Description
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.
Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI® Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course.
Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
Tour Options
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
Pickup included
OPEN WATER COURSE E-LEARNING
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Use of SCUBA equipment
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Lunch
PLEASE NOTE PADI FEE OF 70 EUROS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE OWD COURSE WITHOUT E-LEARNING
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer free pick up between the distance from Hikkaduwa to Mirrisa. (Hikkaduwa, Boosa, Gintota, Galle, Unawatuna, Dalawella, Mihripenna, Talpe, Habaraduwa, Koggala, Ahangama, Midigama, Weligama, Mirrisa.)
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
INFANTS NOT ALLOWED.
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 PADI Open Water Diver Course take?
PADI Open Water Diver Course lasts about 4 days.
How much does PADI Open Water Diver Course cost?
Prices start at $314 per person for this Negombo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel PADI Open Water Diver Course 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 offer free pick up between the distance from Hikkaduwa to Mirrisa. (Hikkaduwa, Boosa, Gintota, Galle, Unawatuna, Dalawella, Mihripenna, Talpe, Habaraduwa, Koggala, Ahangama, Midigama, Weligama, Mirrisa.) Pickup points include Peacock Beach Hotel Unawatuna.
What languages is PADI Open Water Diver Course offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, PL, FR, TA, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap INFANTS NOT ALLOWED.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(19)
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mariamS2171CO
January 20, 2026
Great experience with the best instructor!
I have registered for the Open water diver course and am very excited! My trainer was Ellie, she was very patient and super attentive and explained everything well. Unfortunately, I got seasick during the first dive in the sea, Ellie motivated me to try a dive again after a day's rest and do the Scuba Diver. She was very empathetic and I'm very glad that I'm getting married again and now have the Scuba Diver certificate. Huge praise to Ellie, she is a great teacher and always encouraged me and motivated me - it was a lot of fun 🩷🐠🐡
Operator response
Thank you very much Maria for your 5* review! We appreciate your feedback a lot. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the whole course with us. Congratulation on becoming a certified PADI Scuba Diver! Thank you for choosing Divinguru for your scuba diving education and we wish you wonderful and safe dives in future!
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556deepikam
December 25, 2025
Experienced instructors and top quality facilities: ensures safe and fantastic experience
My husband and I finished our open water diver course at Diving guru recently.
The four days of the course were intense but extremely rewarding. We really appreciate our instructor Ellie who made sure that we understand the essential rules of scuba diving thoroughly yet made it quite accessible for us by being patient and understanding. Ellie was meticulous and a fantastic instructor overall. The scuba equipment and other facilities at Diving guru are of great quality. We hope we get to come back for more dives.
Operator response
Thank you very much Deepika for your 5* review! We appreciate your feedback a lot. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the whole course with us. Congratulation on becoming a PADI Open Water Diver! Thank you for choosing Divinguru for your scuba diving education and we wish you wonderful and safe dives in future!
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TomBeth98
December 10, 2025
Amazing Open Water Diving!!
I had an amazing time completing my dive certification with Divinguru. Ellie was an outstanding instructor, clear, patient, and focused on safety while keeping everything super fun and relaxed! The team was professional, the equipment was great, after a day in the pool I felt really confident to then go into the open water! I will definitely be back to do continue my diving learning! Thank you Ellie and team 🫶
Operator response
Thank you very much Tom for your 5* review! We appreciate your feedback a lot. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the whole course with us. Congratulation on becoming a PADI Open Water Diver! Thank you for choosing Divinguru for your scuba diving education and we wish you wonderful and safe dives in future!
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993annikaq
November 19, 2025
Fun and responsible
Ellie is a great instructor. We had so much fun getting our Open Diver Certificate. She made sure that everyone felt comfortable, had a great time and was safe.
Operator response
Thank you Annika for your 5* review, we are glad that you liked our diving centre and your scuba diving experience with us. You are welcome to dive with us anytime again on your next trip to Sri Lanka
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Stay52191990182
March 25, 2025
Open water PADI
Very good diving center with an individual approach of the diving instructor, making you feel relaxed and comfortable, if it's your first experience in the open ocean. Loved the experience and fell in love with diving because of this center! Would really recommend, worth every penny.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your positive feedback regarding the PADI Open Water Diver Course, we appreciate it a lot! We are glad to hear that you liked our diving centre, instructor and the whole experience. Thank you for choosing Divinguru for your scuba diving education and we wish you wonderful and safe dives in future!
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Jameslost
February 23, 2025
Divinguru were perfect for us to do our open water diver course.
Divinguru were perfect for us to do our open water diver course. Their communications were always prompt; Leon and Norbert were terrific instructors - professional, patient, flexible and fun to dive with. We found them to be highly professional in every way and had a fantastic fun time. Jim.
Operator response
Thank you very much Jim for your review, we appreciate your feedback a lot! Congratulation on becoming PADI Open Water Certified! We wish you many nice dives in future. You are welcome to dive with us anytime again on your next trip in Sri Lanka.
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jamesrF8257TA
February 19, 2025
A great experience into the world of Scuba diving.
I just participated in the PADI Open Water course and the whole experience with Dive Guru was great.
I had a couple of questions and they were super quick to respond to these via email and WhatsApp.
We had Ellie and Norbert as instructors during the course they both had a great sense of enthusiasm and calm which made the whole experience top notch.
Facilities, transport and equipment all great. Thanks DivinGuru
Operator response
Thank you very much James for your feedback, we appreciate it a lot! Thank you for choosing Divinguru for your scuba diving education and we wish you wonderful and safe dives in future!
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K2522GHtobiasm
February 2, 2025
Can definitely recommend doing a PADI course here
I had a really great experience with Divinguru, everything seemed well organized and the staff is professional and super welcoming. I felt safe at all times and Patrick was a great teacher.
Operator response
Thank you Tobias very much for your review and congratulation on becoming certified PADI Open Water Diver. Thank you for choosing Divinguru for your scuba education. We wish you nice and safe dives in future. Keep diving and happy bubbles!
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Scenic10149646438
January 3, 2025
Looking forward to diving with my skills and knowledge these guys have taught me x
Started my year doing my PADI open water diver course. Geethanjali was my instructor she explained everything very clearly and gave the time & patience needed if I did not understand something first time. She installed the importance of things like BWRAF x Dilak drove the boat on both my days and was friendly and quick to help when needed.
Highly recommend using these guys x thank you x
Operator response
Thank you Cindy very much for your review and for choosing Divinguru for your scuba diving education. We are pleased to hear that you liked our diving centre and our team :) Congratulation on becoming certified PADI Open Water Diver and we wish you only the best and safe dives in future.
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S7096CMpias
December 9, 2024
Perfect Diving Experience
The crew and the instructor was super nice and very well trained! I felt safe during the whole course and most important had lots of fun! Can highly recommend to go diving with Divinguru:)
Operator response
Thank you very much Pia for your review and choosing Divinguru for your scuba diving education. Congratulation on becoming certified PADI Open Water Diver! We wish you many nice and safe dives around the world in future!
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