PADI Discover Scuba Diving

This 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.

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:

What the Course Entails

The PADI Scuba Diver course consists of three main phases:

Course Pre-requisites

To enroll in a PADI Scuba Diver course (or Junior Scuba Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. 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.

Course Flow

PADI Scuba Diver is a qualification you can apply to undertake once you had a go at Bubblemaking and/or done your PADI Seal Team program.

How Can I Get Started?

Get started by registering for Open Water Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option. The web-based system gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You only need to complete the first three sections, but have a year to complete the whole program if you choose to go on to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification.

There are other home-study materials you can choose from including the Open Water Diver TouchTM (a tablet app) and the Open Water Diver Manual and Open Water Diver Video (a book and DVD package).

What is the next adventure?

Enrol for the PADI Open Water Diver Course

Holidays featuring this Course

Solo Divers

Jaz Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

JAZ Fayrouz is a vibrant four-star beachfront resort in Naama Bay, offering comfortable rooms, varied dining, and direct beach access, perfectly located near shops, nightlife, and Red Sea diving.

  • Perfect Location in Naama bay
  • Private Sandy Beach
  • Rooms w/ Balcony or Terrace Views
  • Multiple Meal Basis Options
  • Spa & Wellness Centre
  • Anthias Diver’s Cruises On-site

Solo Divers

Jaz Fayrouz Resort

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

JAZ Fayrouz is a vibrant four-star beachfront resort in Naama Bay, offering comfortable rooms, varied dining, and direct beach access, perfectly located near shops, nightlife, and Red Sea diving.

  • Perfect Location in Naama bay
  • Private Sandy Beach
  • Rooms w/ Balcony or Terrace Views
  • Multiple Meal Basis Options
  • Spa & Wellness Centre
  • Anthias Diver’s Cruises On-site

Solo Divers

Jaz Sharm Dreams

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

JAZ Sharm Dreams is a lively all-inclusive resort in Naama Bay, featuring spacious rooms, multiple pools with a water park, varied dining, and easy access to the beach, diving, and nightlife.

  • Short Distance from Local Attractions
  • Multiple Meal Basis Options
  • Family-Friendly Resort
  • Seven Outdoor Swimming Pools
  • Wellness & Sports Facilities
  • Dive Centre Nearby

Solo Divers

Jaz Sharm Dreams

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

JAZ Sharm Dreams is a lively all-inclusive resort in Naama Bay, featuring spacious rooms, multiple pools with a water park, varied dining, and easy access to the beach, diving, and nightlife.

  • Short Distance from Local Attractions
  • Multiple Meal Basis Options
  • Family-Friendly Resort
  • Seven Outdoor Swimming Pools
  • Wellness & Sports Facilities
  • Dive Centre Nearby

Solo Divers

Marina Sharm Hotel

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

Marina Sharm Hotel is located on at the end of Naama Bay, close to the market, shops and centres. It is aprroximately 15 minutes from the airport.

  • Central Naama Bay location
  • Direct access to a private sandy beach
  • All-inclusive board basis for a hassle-free stay
  • Close proximity to shops, restaurants, and nightlife
  • Easy access to world-class Red Sea diving sites
  • Multiple leisure facilities including pools, spa, and dining venues

Solo Divers

Marina Sharm Hotel

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

Marina Sharm Hotel is located on at the end of Naama Bay, close to the market, shops and centres. It is aprroximately 15 minutes from the airport.

  • Central Naama Bay location
  • Direct access to a private sandy beach
  • All-inclusive board basis for a hassle-free stay
  • Close proximity to shops, restaurants, and nightlife
  • Easy access to world-class Red Sea diving sites
  • Multiple leisure facilities including pools, spa, and dining venues

Solo Divers

Marina Sharm Hotel

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

Marina Sharm Hotel is located on at the end of Naama Bay, close to the market, shops and centres. It is aprroximately 15 minutes from the airport.

  • Central Naama Bay location
  • Direct access to a private sandy beach
  • All-inclusive board basis for a hassle-free stay
  • Close proximity to shops, restaurants, and nightlife
  • Easy access to world-class Red Sea diving sites
  • Multiple leisure facilities including pools, spa, and dining venues

Solo Divers

Lido Sharm

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

Set in the heart of Naama Bay, this seafront retreat offers sweeping Red Sea views, direct beach access, and a relaxed atmosphere, all within easy reach of Sharm El Sheikh’s vibrant shops, dining, and

  • Prime seafront location in Naama Bay
  • Stunning Red Sea views from the hotel
  • Excellent diving and snorkelling
  • Easy access to world-class diving sites
  • Rooftop pool and sun terrace
  • Short transfer from Sharm El Sheikh Airport

Solo Divers

Lido Sharm

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

Set in the heart of Naama Bay, this seafront retreat offers sweeping Red Sea views, direct beach access, and a relaxed atmosphere, all within easy reach of Sharm El Sheikh’s vibrant shops, dining, and

  • Prime seafront location in Naama Bay
  • Stunning Red Sea views from the hotel
  • Excellent diving and snorkelling
  • Easy access to world-class diving sites
  • Rooftop pool and sun terrace
  • Short transfer from Sharm El Sheikh Airport

Solo Divers

Falcon Naama Star

Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

Falcon Naama Star is a relaxed beachfront hotel in the heart of Naama Bay, offering comfortable rooms, pools, on-site dining, and easy access to Red Sea beaches, diving centres, shops, and nightlife.

  • Multiple Meal Plan Options
  • In the Heart of Naama Bay
  • Family-oriented Amenities
  • Entertainment & Nightlife
  • Outdoor Swimming Pools
  • Emperor Divers Dive Centre Nearby