Step 3 – Checkout Weekend (“Open Water Dives”)

Step 3 is the final phase of your PADI Open Water Diver course. Once you have completed Steps 1 and 2, you’ll join us for a scheduled Saturday–Sunday checkout weekend to complete your four required Open Water Dives. During these dives, you’ll demonstrate the skills you’ve learned, build real-world confidence, and experience the excitement of open-water diving with your instructor right by your side. After successfully completing your fourth dive, you will earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification.

All-Inclusive Course Fee

Our course fee is truly all inclusive, with only your personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins, and fin boots) not included. Proper fit is essential for comfort and safety, and everyone fits a little differently—so we offer students a 10% discount on personal gear along with expert custom fitting from our professional staff.

Everything else is covered.
Our all-inclusive pricing means no hidden fees—ever. We include:

• All required rental gear (with exception of personal gear)

• Tanks and air fills

• Quarry entry fees

• And everything in between

We don’t lure you in with a low price and hit you with add-ons later. With Southern Maryland Divers, your training is upfront, complete, and hassle-free from start to finish.