Try it before training
Discover Scuba
Try scuba diving—without committing to certification
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, our PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience lets you try scuba and see if you like it.
This is not a scuba certification—but it is a real introduction. During the Discover Scuba Diving experience, you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick, easy look at what it takes to explore the underwater world.
The fun part (spoiler: it’s all fun)
There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. It takes a little getting used to—after all, human beings weren’t designed to do that—but after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, most participants realize how easy scuba diving really is.
One of the biggest challenges instructors have with the Discover Scuba Diving program isn’t coaxing people into the water—it’s coaxing them out when the program is over.
If you’re curious, a little nervous, or simply not sure you want to invest in a full class yet, Discover Scuba is built for you. You get a true taste of scuba in a controlled, introductory setting—and you’ll know a lot more by the end than you did at the start.
Skills, comfort, basics
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn the basics you need to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. And yes—one of the most important things you’ll learn is whether you actually enjoy breathing underwater.
During your Discover Scuba experience, you will:
- Learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it
- Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater and learn whether you can be comfortable there
- Learn some basic skills and safety rules that can carry over to your full scuba certification course when you take the next step
A possible head start
Can Discover Scuba count toward certification later?
Potentially, yes. You can get credit: if your Discover Scuba Diving program includes an actual scuba dive in open water, your experience may count toward PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification.
Think of it as a head start. If you decide you’re ready to go further, you’ll already have familiarized yourself with the gear, the feeling of breathing underwater, and several foundational skills.
Who this is for
Discover Scuba is a great fit if you:
- Want to experience scuba before signing up for a certification course
- Prefer a quick, easy introduction to the underwater world
- Like the idea of learning with a PADI Professional directly supervising
Ready to try it?
If you’re ready to experience that first underwater breath, contact us and we’ll help you take the next step into Discover Scuba.