PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course
About the Course
This program is a fun, introductory experience that lets you try scuba diving under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. It’s perfect for those who want to experience the thrill of diving without committing to a full certification course. While this is not a certification, it gives you a glimpse into the underwater world and is a great way to determine if you’d like to pursue further dive training.
Prerequisites
- Minimum Age: 10 years old.
- Swimming Skills: Basic comfort in the water is required, but there is no formal swimming test.
- PADI Medical Form: Participants must complete a medical statement. If you
answer “Yes” to any question, a physician’s clearance is required. - Liability Release: A signed PADI Liability Release Form is necessary to acknowledge the risks of diving.
Course Options
Course Structure
- Learn basic dive theory from a PADI Instructor, including safety guidelines, equipment usage, equalizing pressure, and basic underwater communication.
- This part of the program can also be completed online via the PADI eLearning system, allowing participants to review materials and gain basic understanding before the dive day.
- After the briefing, you will practice key skills in a pool or shallow water environment under close supervision.
- Skills include breathing underwater, regulator clearing, mask clearing, and basic buoyancy control.
In some programs, after successfully completing the confined water dive, you may have the option to take part in a supervised open water dive (up to 12 meters/40 feet) to experience real-world scuba diving conditions.
The program typically takes half a day, including the briefing confined water dive and open water dive.
- All course price are excluding 18% GST.
- After booking, you will receive an access code through email provided, that code can be redeemed on PADI.com once you create an account.
