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Learn to Scuba Dive

Learn to Scuba Dive

Get Your Scuba Diving Certification

Learning to Dive is Easy and Safe.

No previous experience required.

PADI scuba diving certification is globally recognized, never expires and allows you to dive anywhere in the world. Join over 30 million PADI-certified scuba divers who started their underwater adventure right here with highly trained PADI Professional Instructors.

Two convenient ways to start

Start learning on your own

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PADI Open Water Diver Certification

PADI Open Water Diver is the most popular beginner certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. You’ll complete your PADI eLearning, shallow water practice dives (in a pool or pool-like environment) and open water training dives (in the ocean, lake or quarry).

Benefit: By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad with another certified diver.
  • Get scuba certified in as little as 2-4 days
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PADI Scuba Diver Certification

If you're short on time to complete the PADI Open Water Diver certification, the PADI Scuba Diver is a great way to get started. It includes part of the training from the Open Water Diver course. After completing the course, you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional.

Benefit: By the end of the course, you will have completed approximately half of the Open Water Diver course and can easily continue your training to become a certified Open Water Diver.
  • Get scuba certified in as little as 1-2 days

Decide where to learn

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