PADI Scuba Diver

Short on time but eager to dive? The PADI Scuba Diver course with Dive Nerd Outfitters is a great starting point—especially if you plan to dive with a guide. It covers the basics and serves as a stepping stone toward your Open Water Diver certification.

As a certified PADI Scuba Diver, you can:

Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
Obtain air fills, rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in dive activities as long as properly supervised.
Continue dive training by completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification and taking certain specialty diver courses.

To enroll, you must be at least 10 years old, able to swim, and in good health. No prior experience is needed—though you can start with Discover Scuba® Diving if you'd like to try it first!

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Key info

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2 days (approx.)
Incl. 5 dives
English
Max. 6 students / instructor
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Highlights

The PADI® Scuba Diver course is designed for aspiring divers with limited time, or anyone who wants to dive under the supervision of a PADI Professional – not independently with a buddy.

PADI Scuba Divers are trained to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
Starting with Discover Scuba and moving to Scuba Diver the next Step!
Complete you courses later with a full Open water diver certification.

Package description

Inclusive of

5 open water dives
3 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
Open water dives
Confined water dives
Scuba equipment rental (full set)

Requirements

Minimum age: 10+
Min. certification: None
Min logged dives: None
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. Students will need to complete a self-assessment medical Please note that completing a theory portion is mandatory for this course (via eLearning or paper materials). If you haven't purchased the required materials or if they are not listed in the inclusions above, please ensure you add them at checkout

What to expect

PADI Scuba Divers have more knowledge and skills than Discover Scuba® Diving participants but are not qualified to dive independently. The PADI Scuba Diver course is (roughly) the first half of the PADI Open Water Diver course. There are three phases: knowledge development, confined water skill practice and open water dives. During the knowledge development section, you'll learn scuba diving terminology, underwater hand signals, and other scuba diving fundamentals via PADI eLearning® or classroom instruction. PADI eLearning gives you the flexibility to study at your convenience, online or offline using a computer or mobile device. After watching demonstrations of basic scuba skills, you'll practice them in a pool or calm water environment (confined water). Get comfortable wearing scuba equipment and master underwater maneuvers before you start diving in the ocean or other large body of water (open water). When you're ready, you'll make two open water dives where you'll perform the skills you learned and enjoy guided underwater exploration with your instructor. What's the difference between the PADI Scuba Diver course and the PADI Open Water Diver course? The Open Water Diver course takes 4-7 days to complete and includes a minimum of four open water dives. Certified Open Water Divers are qualified to dive independently with a buddy. The PADI Scuba Diver course is shorter (only 2-3 days) and includes just two open water dives. PADI Scuba Divers are trained to dive only under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet. Once you've successfully completed the PADI Scuba Diver course, you can upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver by completing the balance of the course. Ask your PADI Instructor for more information.

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Meet at the dive center

We may team up with Seminole Scuba to give our students access to some of the best instructors around. By combining classes, we’re able to offer a more dynamic learning environment—while making sure our instructors earn a fair wage for their expertise. It’s a win for them, and an even bigger win for you: top-tier instruction from passionate professionals who love what they do.

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