How does a Junior Open Water Diver Certification differ from the Open Water Diver Certification?
The difference between the two courses consists only in the minimum age required: Open Water Diver 15 yrs /Junior Open Water Diver 10 yrs. Ten and eleven year old Junior Open Water Divers must dive with a certified parent, guardian or PADI Professional and are limited a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet. Twelve to fifteen year olds should dive with a certified adult. At age 15, the Junior certification can be upgraded to a regular Open Water Diver certification.
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