PADI Scuba Diving Courses

PADI is the worlds largest diver training agency and the Open Water Course is the most popular and recognised diving certification which is accepted at over 5,000 dive centres worldwide.

We offer a range of PADI diving courses to suit each persons' level from 'Trial Dives' to the professional Divemaster and can cater for all ages from 8 years and above.

Childrens PADI Scuba Diving Courses (8 years+)

Bubblemaker (8+) - Have a go in a swimming pool

Seal Team (8+) - Weekly dive club

Childrens Parties - A fun and original idea

Adult PADI Scuba Diving Courses (10 years+)

Discover Scuba - Try scuba diving, ideal if you're not sure if it's for you!

Open Water Courses - Learn to dive and gain the worlds most respected certification

Advanced Open Water Course - Gain more experience and go deeper

Refresher - Keep your skills and knowledge up to date

Emergency First Response - First Aid course (required to do the Rescue Course)

Rescue Diver - Look after yourself and others.

Master Scuba Diver - The highest non-professional rating

Nitrox Course - Stay down longer and feel less tired

Divemaster - Become a dive leader

Your Questions Answered:

Who Can Dive?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit and comfortable in the water. If you answer 'Yes' to any of the questions on the PADI medical form then you would need a note from your GP saying that you are okay to dive.

What to consider when selecting a dive centre?
We appreciate there are many dive centres out there and it is important that you select the one that is right for you. Before you decide you should find out the following information - how big is the class size, how big is their pool, where are they based, type of equipment used as well as price.

In answer to the questions above: our class sizes are a maximum of 6 students to 1 instructor (normal size is 3 to 4), our pools are between 20-30m long, we have 4 locations; Soho, Richmond, Egham and Brighton and we offer a price match on all of our courses.

Do I have to be a good swimmer?
No. For the PADI Open Water course you must be able to tread water for 10 minutes and swim at least 200m. There is no time limit to complete the 200m and you can do it using any stroke you like.

How old do I have to be?
You can be as young as 8 years old to do the Bubblemaker course or the PADI Open Water certification course can be taken from 10 years and upwards.

How long does it take to learn?
Trial dives and Bubblemakers take as little as one and a half hours. Our open water courses can be tailored to suit your timetable and learning needs but typically you do the theory at home (about a day) and then 1/2 day / 2-3 evenings in the pool and one weekend to complete the open water dives.

Why Learn with us?
All our diving instructors are fully PADI qualified and have travelled around the world gaining an understanding of local dive conditions. We have several convenient locations all of which have fantastic facilities. 

Do I need my own diving equipment?
No, we recommend that you have your own mask and snorkel but all diving equipment is included in the price of your course.

For corporate customers we offer a Discover Scuba experience that can take as little as a few hours. This could be combined with other activities which we would be happy to organise.