Scuba Diver
A good first course if you have never dived. You learn the basic skills and get your first PADI card.
Scuba Diver
A good first course if you have never dived. You learn the basic skills and get your first PADI card.
Duration
2 days
Depth limit
12 ft
Ratio
1:4
Certification
PADI Scuba Diver
Prerequisites
What you need before the course starts
What you will learn
What you will be able to do by the end
Day by day plan
What you do each day
Theory and Shallow Water Practice
You learn the basics and practice in calm, shallow water.
Open Water Dives
You use your new skills in the sea. An instructor stays with you.
What's included
Part of your course fee
Not included
Things you sort out yourself
Equipment and gear
The dive gear you use in this course
BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)
A jacket that helps you float or sink as you need
Regulator
Lets you breathe air from your tank
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm and helps you float
Mask and Snorkel
Lets you see clearly and breathe at the surface
Fins
Help you swim with less effort
Weight System
Helps you go down and stay at the right depth
PADI Scuba Diver
This card is accepted around the world. You can use it to dive and take more courses in other places.
Common questions
Questions people often ask before they sign up
What's the difference between Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver?
Scuba Diver lets you dive to 40ft with a dive professional. Open Water Diver lets you dive to 60ft with a buddy, without a guide.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes, you need basic swimming. You should feel okay in the water. You should be able to swim 200 meters without stopping.
What if I'm not comfortable underwater?
That's normal, and our instructors help nervous divers all the time. We go slow. We only move on when you feel okay.
How long is the certification valid?
Your PADI Scuba Diver card is good for life. It is accepted all over the world.
Check with us before you travel
Courses depend on the weather and on when the instructor is free. Some courses need a minimum number of students. You also need to be fit to dive under PADI rules.