Scuba Diving for Kids

Ever wondered what it would be like to breathe underwater? With PADI's Bubblemaker program, kids as young as 8 years old can have their first scuba diving experience in the safest, most exciting way possible! Whether your child is a budding adventurer or just curious about exploring the ocean, this unique experience is sure to make a splash. Read more

Scuba diving isn't just for adults—it's an incredible adventure for kids too! With the right equipment and training, young explorers can dive into the underwater world and experience the ocean like never before. Kids get an up-close look at marine life—something most only read about in books. It's an incredible way to spark a love for nature and environmental awareness. Read more

The PADI Junior Scuba Diver course is the perfect way to get your kids off their electronics and into the water. Mastering a new skill, like diving, gives kids a real confidence boost. As they learn to control their buoyancy and explore the ocean, they're building self-esteem in the process. Designed as a subset of the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course, the  Junior Scuba Diver certification allows you to experience scuba diving with a guide while offering a quicker path to getting started. Read more

The PADI Junior Open Water Diver course is like the adult certification program but with a few more restrictions to ensure young divers don't exceed their limits. Divers aged 10 and 11 must dive with a PADI Professional or a certified parent or guardian, and dives cannot exceed 12 meters. Divers aged 12 years to 14 years old must dive with a certified adult, and dives cannot exceed 18 meters in depth. Read more