Discover Scuba
Thinking about scuba diving but not sure if you're ready to take the plunge and get certified? No worries—there's a great way to dip your toes into the underwater world without commitment; the Discover Scuba® Diving experience. It's the perfect opportunity to see if scuba diving is right for you before diving into the full PADI® Open Water Diver course. Here's what you can expect from your first taste of scuba diving!
What is Discover Scuba® Diving?
Discover Scuba® Diving is a fun, introductory experience designed for beginners who want to try scuba diving in a relaxed and controlled environment. You'll learn the basics of scuba diving, like how to use equipment and communicate underwater, all with the guidance of a certified instructor.
What's involved in a Discover Scuba® Diving experience?
You don't need any prior experience to take part in a Discover Scuba® Diving experience! Once you have completed your eLearning introduction to scuba diving, we will arrange a date to meet up in the calm, shallow waters of Oysterhaven or Roberts Cove. On the day, we will go through the following:
- Fitting your equipment: Learn how to use a mask, fins, and tank, and get comfortable with your gear.
- Safety first: You'll be shown key safety procedures, like equalizing your ears and hand signals for underwater communication.
- Breathing underwater: A huge highlight for most people—feeling weightless and breathing easily underwater is a surreal experience.
- Exploring the underwater world: Once you're comfortable, you'll get to experience the beauty of the underwater environment.
Why should you try Discover Scuba® Diving?
- No experience needed: If you're a complete beginner, this is the perfect way to start without the pressure of committing to a full certification course.
- See if scuba diving is for you: The Discover Scuba Diving experience allows you to get a real taste of what it's like to dive and decide if you're ready to pursue your certification.
- Fun and relaxing: The experience is designed to be fun and stress-free, so there's no pressure to be perfect. The practical dive usually lasts around 30 minutes, and you will be receiving 1-1 instruction for the duration of this activity.
What happens after the Discover Scuba® Diving experience?
If you loved the experience and are eager to dive deeper into the world of scuba diving, you can go on to get your PADI® Open Water Diver certification. This is the next step for those who want to continue exploring the depths, with more in-depth training and certification to dive in a variety of locations worldwide.
- Prerequisites: None.
- Total time commitment: 2-3 hours.
- Minimum age: 10.
- Cost: €120 - Price includes 1-1 bespoke private instruction, eLearning, scuba equipment rental, and insurance.
What to bring with you on the day?
- Swimming gear: Your swimsuit, towel, and a rash vest or t-shirt to wear underneath your wetsuit.
- Water: Lots of drinking water.
- Warm clothes: Hat or beanie, and a jacket.
- Suncream: Please remember your suncream.
Conclusion
If you've ever been curious about scuba diving but weren't sure if you're ready to commit to certification, the Discover Scuba® Diving experience is the perfect way to start. It's an exciting, safe, and relaxed way to see if diving is your thing.
