discover scuba diver
beginner
If you’re interested in scuba diving, but unsure if you want to enroll in a scuba certification class, Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect way to test the waters. In a very short time, you’ll learn basic scuba skills and take your first breaths underwater.
About the Course
Want to find out what scuba diving is like before deciding to get your PADI Open Water Diver scuba diving certification? During a Discover Scuba® Diving experience, you can try scuba diving for the first time in a pool or calm water environment.
A highly-trained PADI® Professional will provide scuba gear, explain basic scuba diving skills and answer any questions you may have.
Take This Course If You Want to
- Find out if you like scuba diving
- Connect with the underwater world
- Take your first breaths underwater
- Decide if you want to be a certified diver
Learn How to
- Use scuba gear
- Use hand signs to communicate
- Perform basic scuba skills
INDEPENDENT STUDY
PADI eLearning®
Prepare for your Discover Scuba Diving experience with PADI DSD eLearning™. Use your computer or mobile device to learn diving safety fundamentals before you get in the water.
Contact a PADI Dive Shop or PADI Professional for access to DSD eLearning and to schedule your first scuba diving experience.
- eLearning time commitment: 20-30 min
AT THE DIVE SHOP
- Prerequisites: None
- Total time commitment: 2-3 hours
- Minimum age: 10
cost & Equipment
The dive shop or PADI Professional will likely provide all the equipment you’ll need. Just bring a swimsuit and a towel.
The total cost depends on class size (private versus group) and whether your Discover Scuba Diving experience includes an open water dive. Contact Downtime SCUBA Divers for more information and pricing.