Open Water + Nitrox Diver Package
Start diving the world in 3 easy steps! With Ray Scuba and SDI eLearning, you can complete your academics online, then finish your in-water training and checkout dives with us. It’s the fastest, most flexible way to begin your scuba journey — and you’ll earn both your Open Water Diver and Nitrox Diver certifications together.
What’s Included
SDI Open Water Diver eLearning – Covers all entry-level scuba academics
SDI Nitrox Diver eLearning – Learn to safely dive with nitrox mixtures (22–40% O₂)
Combined certification opportunity: two essential courses in one streamlined package
What You’ll Learn
Core scuba knowledge and safe diving practices
Confined-water skills and open-water checkout dives (in-person)
Physiology and benefits of diving with nitrox
How to analyze and use nitrox mixtures up to 40% with a dive computer
Equipment considerations for nitrox use
Time Commitment
5–10 hours of self-paced online study
In-person pool and open water sessions (scheduled separately)
Important Details
eLearning covers self-study only. Pool sessions, gear rental, and open water checkout dives are additional (see cost breakdown at the bottom of this page).
Age Requirements:
Open Water: Minimum 18, or 15 with parental consent
Junior Open Water: 10–14 years old (Junior certification available)
Prerequisites:
None for Open Water Diver
Nitrox training included; requires Open Water certification or active enrollment in the Open Water course