PADI Scuba Diver 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.
• 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 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 programs.

Academic - The PADI Scuba Diver course consists of three main phases:

• Knowledge Development (eLearning, independent study or in a classroom) 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.

Certified Locations to Take This Course:

Join us in Kalpitiya, Padadura, Hikkaduwa, Dodanduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Batticaloa, and Trincomalee.

Availability: Daily (weather permitting)
Arranging Time Needed: 1 day
Starting Point: Available across the island

Course Duration: Approximately 4–7 days
Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 10 years

• Must be able to swim

• Medically fit for diving (medical requirements apply)

Maximum Training Depth: 18m / 60ft

Price Includes

• All essential diving gear

• Government taxes

• (Read the full course details)

Bringing Your Own Gear:
If you bring your own BCD & regulator, a $3 reduction applies.

Optional Add-Ons (with additional fees)

• Dive computer

• Compass

• Depth gauge

• Underwater torch (with batteries)

• Underwater camera

• GoPro underwater video (with editing)

What to Bring

• Hat & sunglasses

• Sun protection

• A little good luck ✨

Guidelines & Restrictions

• Please do not touch corals.

• Be a responsible and ethical snorkeler/diver.

• Please do not leave plastics behind.

• Kindly avoid feeding wild animals.

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