01Open Water Diver
Your passport to the underwater world. A complete course combining theory, pool and open water to become a certified diver.
- Agency
- SDI
- Duration
- 3–4 days
- Depth
- 18 m
Course 01 · Discover
Recreational diving in Luxembourg.
Starting to dive with Neotec means choosing excellence from your very first breath: a technical instructor so you build the right habits from day one — buoyancy, safety and comfort. SDI courses from Open Water to Rescue Diver.
Why a technical expert for recreational diving?
Most schools train divers; we train autonomous explorers. Even beginner level is taught with professional rigour: trim (horizontal position) and precise gas management from day one, so you never pick up bad habits.
- 01SafetyLearn with a former law-enforcement professional and rescue expert.
- 02EquipmentA clean, modern configuration from the start.
- 03ProgressionThe ideal stepping stone to technical diving.
↳ 01 · Training pathway
From your first bubbles to autonomy.
Three SDI-certified stages, recognised worldwide. Each combines theory, pool and open water, taught by Instructor Trainers Sébastien Wilem and Alain Margrève.
- 01
02Advanced Adventure
Broaden your horizons: deep diving, navigation and new environments to gain confidence.
- Agency
- SDI
- Modules
- 5 dives
- Depth
- 30 m
03Rescue Diver
The most rewarding course. Prevent and manage problems in the water: become a better buddy and gain complete confidence.
- Agency
- SDI
- Prerequisite
- CPR / O₂
- Focus
- Safety
↳ 02 · Essential specialties
Ready for our lakes, ready for the world.
Adapt your equipment and skills to conditions in Luxembourg and beyond.
NitroxNitrox
More bottom time, more safety.
Dry suitDry Suit
Essential for our lakes and quarries.
40 mDeep Diver
Extend your limit to 40 metres.
WreckWreck
An introduction to wrecks, without penetration.
↳ 03 · Adaptive diving
Scubility. Diving, accessible to all.
Diving is a freedom open to everyone. Neotec is a certified Scubility Instructor and supports people with disabilities: we adapt equipment and techniques so you can discover weightlessness in complete safety.
Talk to us ↗Scubility instructors: Alain Margrève & Guy Zimmer
↳ 04 · Frequently asked questions
Starting to dive: your questions.
Another question?Level, equipment, dates: Sébastien will answer you directly.
01I'm a beginner — isn't Neotec's “technical” approach too hard for me?
Not at all. Quite the opposite: if you can do the hard things, the easy ones follow. Learning with a technical expert means you develop better habits from the start (buoyancy, horizontal position, equipment handling) than at a standard school. You'll be a safer, more relaxed diver, even in shallow water.
02Is equipment provided for the Open Water course?
Yes. For the beginner course (Open Water) we provide complete, modern equipment suited to local conditions (thick wetsuits, high-performance regulators). We do, however, always recommend buying your own mask and fins for the best comfort.
03Where do the open-water dives take place? (Lakes / quarries)
We favour natural sites in the Greater Region (Upper Sûre Lake in Luxembourg, quarries in Belgium or Germany). Learning in these environments, sometimes more demanding than tropical seas, makes you an excellent diver, able to dive anywhere in the world afterwards.
04Which certification will I get? Is it recognised internationally?
We issue SDI (Scuba Diving International) certifications. SDI is one of the largest agencies in the world, recognised everywhere (PADI and SSI centres, etc.). Your diver card will be valid at any dive centre around the globe.
05Do I need a medical certificate to start?
No, it isn't strictly mandatory at the start, but we strongly recommend a medical check-up because safety is our priority. Please note, however, that a medical certificate of fitness to dive, issued by a doctor (GP or specialist), will be required to start the practical training.
06I'm already certified (PADI/SSI) — can I continue my training at Neotec?
Absolutely. The levels are equivalent. If you are PADI Open Water, you can go straight into SDI Advanced Adventure with us. We'll briefly assess your skills on the first dive to adapt the teaching to your actual level.