PADI Discover Scuba Diving

This course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course. If you're short on time but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver rating might be right for you.

The PADI Scuba Diver course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course. If you’re short on time but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver rating might be right for you ? particularly if you expect to go scuba diving primarily with a dive guide. This course is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification, if that’s your ultimate goal. PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to:

What the Course Entails

The PADI Scuba Diver course consists of three main phases:

Course Pre-requisites

To enroll in a PADI Scuba Diver course (or Junior Scuba Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can try it first through the Discover Scuba Diving program.

Course Flow

PADI Scuba Diver is a qualification you can apply to undertake once you had a go at Bubblemaking and/or done your PADI Seal Team program.

How Can I Get Started?

Get started by registering for Open Water Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option. The web-based system gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You only need to complete the first three sections, but have a year to complete the whole program if you choose to go on to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification.

There are other home-study materials you can choose from including the Open Water Diver TouchTM (a tablet app) and the Open Water Diver Manual and Open Water Diver Video (a book and DVD package).

What is the next adventure?

Enrol for the PADI Open Water Diver Course

Holidays featuring this Course

Solo Divers

Jaz Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

  • Perfect location in Naama bay
  • On the beach
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • Swimming pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Jaz Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

  • Perfect location in Naama bay
  • On the beach
  • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
  • Choice of restaurants and bars
  • Swimming pools including a kids pool

Solo Divers

Jaz Sharm Dreams

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz Sharm Dreams is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

  • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
  • Choice of dining options
  • Access to waterpark
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Dive centre close by

Solo Divers

Jaz Sharm Dreams

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

The Jaz Sharm Dreams is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

  • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
  • Choice of dining options
  • Access to waterpark
  • All inclusive resort
  • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
  • Dive centre close by

Solo Divers

Falcon Naama Star

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

  • Families, couples & groups
  • In the heart of Naama Bay
  • Variety of board basis to sort all
  • Close to beach
  • Swimming pools
  • Dive centre close by

Solo Divers

Falcon Naama Star

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

  • Families, couples & groups
  • In the heart of Naama Bay
  • Variety of board basis to sort all
  • Close to beach
  • Swimming pools
  • Dive centre close by

Solo Divers

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino

Bonaire, Bonaire

The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is ideally located along the west coast of Bonaire with fantastic diving. This bustling resort is great for families, couples and divers alike!

  • 126 oceanfront and garden rooms
  • Located close to restaurants and bars
  • Pool/Spa/Baby Sitting/Casino/Gym
  • Dive centre on-site
  • Room only basis
  • Great for divers and families

Solo Divers

Lahami Bay Beach Resort

Red Sea, Hamata

The Lahami Bay Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine natural, untouched surroundings, reflecting an Oriental Maritime and a Mediterranean style.

  • 5* resort with great house reef diving
  • Set in beautiful lush gardens
  • Excellent dining options
  • Perfect for those seeking quality
  • 220 rooms with sea view
  • On the beach

Solo Divers

Lahami Bay Beach Resort

Red Sea, Hamata

The Lahami Bay Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine natural, untouched surroundings, reflecting an Oriental Maritime and a Mediterranean style.

  • 5* resort with great house reef diving
  • Set in beautiful lush gardens
  • Excellent dining options
  • Perfect for those seeking quality
  • 220 rooms with sea view
  • On the beach

Solo Divers

Bohio Dive Resort

Turks & Caicos, Grand Turk

Bohio Dive Resort is a small, intimate resort, committed to providing a friendly and personal service with everything you could need on one idyllic spot just minutes away from the airport.

  • Located on a white sandy beach
  • 16 rooms all with beach front views
  • BB basis including daily diving
  • Great for all types of traveller
  • Paradise like holiday experience
  • Cocktail bar and a’la carte restaurant