Course overview
The Discover Scuba Diving program is designed for complete beginners who want to experience the thrill of breathing underwater for the very first time. It’s not a certification course, but a fully guided introduction that teaches you the essential skills and safety concepts needed to enjoy a real dive in open water. Your experience begins with a friendly orientation session where your instructor explains how scuba diving works. You will learn the basics of underwater breathing, equalization techniques, hand signals, and how to use your equipment safely. This short briefing helps you understand what to expect and ensures you feel comfortable before entering the water. Next, you move to shallow water for your training session. Here, you practice the most important scuba skills at your own pace—such as clearing water from your mask, recovering your regulator, controlling your buoyancy, and getting used to moving underwater. These simple skills build confidence and prepare you for the open-water dive. Once you’re ready, your instructor takes you on a guided dive in the sea, staying by your side the entire time. You’ll explore a beautiful part of the reef, glide over corals, and observe the marine life up close. Throughout the dive, your instructor manages your safety, buoyancy, and depth so you can fully enjoy the experience without stress. By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid understanding of how scuba diving works and a real taste of the underwater world. Many participants find that Discover Scuba Diving inspires them to continue with the full PADI Open Water Diver Course. The DSD experience is safe, fun, and perfect for anyone looking to add an unforgettable underwater adventure to their vacation.
What you’ll master
- Basic Safety Guidelines
- Essential Scuba Equipment Skills
- Underwater Skills (Performed in Shallow Water)
- Key Dive Theory (Basic Knowledge)
- Open Water Dive Experience
