Have you ever wondered what it is like to scuba dive?

Relax in the peace and calm of the weightless underwater world. Discover Scuba is a chance to experience for the first time the pleasures of scuba diving in the safety of a swimming pool. SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. If you are a diver already you may like your friends and family to experience it for themselves.

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI Professional in pool or pool-like conditions. During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills and might even head off to experience an open water adventure.

What do I have to do?
Everything is kept simple. You are first given a brief talk on how to breathe underwater, your equipment and hand signals. Next you are in the pool to go through a few simple skills. An instructor will be with you at all times to take good care of you. When you participate in a Discover Scuba Diving program, you discover excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows the feeling!

What about my ears?
A lot of people think their ears will be a problem. This usually comes from past experiences of trying to swim to the bottom of a swimming pool without knowing how to equalise the pressure in your ears. This is a very common worry. Equalising is not difficult and 99.9% of people can do it. It's much easier to equalise using scuba than with snorkel equipment.

What to bring?
Remember to bring your swimwear, a towel, perhaps a camera and a sense of adventure.

How much time do I need?
Usually an evening during the week or a half-day on a weekend.

Where can I go from here?
As soon as you Discover Scuba Diving, you're on your way to an internationally recognized certification. That's because you may learn skills used in the PADI Open Water Diver course during your Discover Scuba Diving adventure. If you and your instructor elect to practice these skills, they may be credited toward the PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certifications.