Private Open Water Referral (Confined Water)
Learn one-on-one with an instructor and enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your goals and experience level.
Our Private Lessons at Aquarius Scuba are all about you. Whether you’re a total beginner or rebooting your skills, you’ll get personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and the full attention of a seasoned pro. No crowds, no pressure - just you, the water, and the thrill of exploring the deep blue in your own way. Gear up, breathe easy, and discover the underwater world with confidence. We offer courses through SSI and PADI. Pricing below is for our SSI offering - PADI is available for an additional $100 charge per person. Please contact for PADI alternative.
Optional possibility for customized private pool times for an additional $700 - flexible, any day of the week!
Interested in a Semi-Private Course?
Take 10% off your total when booking 2 - 4 participants! Use discount code BUDDY upon checkout.
Availability: In Stock
Certification Overview
Certification Step 1& 2: Open Water Referral - E-Learning + Pool
Certification Step 3: Open Water Checkout Dives
Open Water Referral
The confined water component (Open Water Referral) is completed at the Aquarius Scuba shop and one of our favourite pools in the Greater Toronto Area. These pool sessions include a gear walkthrough, theory overview, and in-water diving skills. Once divers have completed this part, they can move on to Step 3 - the Open Water Checkout dives!
Includes:
- E-Learning access and online training
- Pool training sessions with instructors
- Virtual divers log and training record (referral form signed by instructor) for your pool dives
- Equipment rentals (tank, regulator, BCD, weights, and mask/fins/snorkel)
- FREE access to pool practice at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool every Monday from 9-11 pm. Gear rental is extra.
**Please allow enough time to review the e-learning materials before the pool sessions - the approximate duration is 4-6 hours.**
NOTE: There is a $50 fee for less than 1 weeks’ notice of rescheduling or cancelling your course.
Displayed times are only approximations - course start and end may vary depending on the weekend. We will reach out the week leading up to the course to confirm start times!
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