Discover Scuba® Diving

A quick and easy introduction into what it takes to explore the underwater world. Although this is not a scuba certification course, you'll learn all the steps it takes to be a PADI certified diver.

PADI Discover Scuba Diving

Curious about scuba diving but not ready to dive in open water yet? The PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experience is the perfect introduction for anyone looking to get a feel for scuba diving in a safe, controlled pool environment. Ideal for beginners, this session allows you to learn the basics and take your first breath underwater under the guidance of a professional instructor – no prior experience required!

What You’ll Experience:

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program gives you a taste of what scuba diving is all about without needing to commit to a full certification course. In this pool-based session, you’ll learn essential scuba skills, including:

  • Scuba Equipment Overview: Get familiar with the dive gear and understand how it works.

  • Breathing Underwater: Experience the unique sensation of breathing underwater for the first time.

  • Basic Dive Skills: Practice important scuba skills, such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, and buoyancy control in the comfort and safety of a pool.

  • Underwater Exploration: Swim around the pool and get a feel for how easy and fun it is to move underwater using scuba gear.

Why Choose PADI Discover Scuba Diving at Our UK Dive Centre?

  • Safe and Controlled Environment: The pool setting ensures a calm and controlled introduction to scuba, making it perfect for those who might be nervous about trying diving for the first time.

  • No Certification Needed: This is an introductory experience, so there’s no need for prior certification or experience.

  • Personalized Attention: Our certified PADI instructors will be with you every step of the way to ensure your safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

  • Perfect for Beginners: Whether you’re looking to try something new or thinking about getting certified, this is the best way to see if scuba diving is right for you.

Who Can Join?

The Discover Scuba Diving experience is open to anyone 10 years or older who is in good health and comfortable in the water. It’s designed especially for those with little to no prior scuba experience.

Duration:

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience in the pool lasts around 2 hours, including a safety briefing, gear setup, and pool time with your instructor.

What’s Included:

  • Full use of all scuba diving equipment.

  • Professional instruction from certified PADI instructors.

  • Pool-based diving session in a safe, comfortable environment.

More Info.

  • Please have a look at the PADI Diver Medical before booking any courses.

    Click here for PADI Diver Medical

    If you answer YES to any of the questions on the PADI Diver Medical, you will need to get a medical physician to sign the form to confirm fitness to dive prior to any in-water activities.

    You will not be able to participate in any pool or open water sessions without confirming your fitness to dive.

  • Course prerequisites: Able to swim, medically fit for diving, comfortable in the water.

    During the Discover Scuba Diver course, your instructor will ask you to:

    Perform basic scuba skills, use scuba gear and use hand signals to communicate.

    Minimum age: 10

    Juniors between the ages of 8-10 years old are able to participate in the Bubblemaker Program.

  • Standard Session: 2-3 hours

    Deluxe Session: 4-6 hours

    eLearning: 20-30minutes