The PADI Scuba Diver course, a subset of the Open Water Diver program, provides the initial leap into diving for folks with limited time. This is the foremost international diving credential that does not expire and is recognized worldwide, permitting the holder to dive as deep as 12 meters under the guidance of a certified PADI professional.
- Puerto de Mogán - Who should take this course?
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:
Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
Continue dive training by completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification and taking certain specialty diver courses.
What will you learn?
The PADI Scuba Diver course consists of three main phases:
Knowledge Development to understand basic principles of scuba diving – just the first three of five sections of the Open Water Diver course.
Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills – just the first three of five dives of the Open Water Diver course
Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore – just two of four dives of the Open Water Diver course.
- Supervision by a Professional PADI certified instructor
- Comprehensive dive insurance included
- Exclusive Delphinus Club membership
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Complete scuba equipment provided
- Light snacks provided
- Includes 3 confined water sessions, 3 theory sessions, and 2 ocean dives
- Photos (available to purchase)
- PADI open water registration fee (87 euro to be paid at the dive center)
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended.
- Please bring a swimsuit and towel
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some preexisting medical conditions (asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
