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

Try Scuba Diving

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.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

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
• Start you eLearning HERE!

AT THE DIVE SHOP

With Your Instructor

A PADI Professional will fit you with scuba gear and explain how to use it. You’ll practice basic diving skills followed by free time to play underwater.

• Prerequisites: None
• Total time commitment: 2-3 hours
• Minimum age: 10