OPEN WATER DIVER
The PADI® Open Water Diver course is your first step toward scuba certification. Guided by a skilled PADI Instructor, you’ll learn to dive in a calm and encouraging environment.
MERMAID
The PADI Mermaid™ course builds on Basic Mermaid™ skills and teaches graceful, advanced underwater techniques. It includes the Basic course, so you can start here without taking it separately.
BASIC MERMAID
Dive into the world of mermaiding by learning core skills and safety in a pool or confined water setting. This fun and beginner-friendly course introduces mermaid culture, essential equipment, and basic techniques—perfect for anyone curious about becoming a mermaid underwater!
FREEDIVER
Freediving is about inner strength, focus, and moving with the ocean—not against it. The PADI® Freediver course is your first step into this peaceful, breath-holding world—no prior experience needed.
SKIN DIVER
Skin diving lets you snorkel and make breath-hold dives to get up close with aquatic life—no scuba gear needed. The PADI® Skin Diver course teaches you how to safely and confidently dive below the surface, whether you're in a local lake or exploring the ocean on vacation.
SCUBA DIVER
This entry-level course is perfect if you want to learn the basics of scuba diving and dive under the supervision of a PADI Professional—especially while traveling or on vacation.
PADI AWARE SPECIALTY
Turn your passion for the ocean into action! The PADI eLearning® course teaches ways to protect marine life, including removing debris, protecting sharks and rays, and expanding marine protected areas. Every course supports ocean conservation. Ready to dive in?
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Not ready to commit to a full course? The Discover Scuba® Diving experience lets you try diving in a pool or calm water—no certification needed.
DISCOVER MERMAID
The Discover Mermaid™ experience lets you dip your fins into the magical world of mermaiding—no experience needed!
In a safe, shallow water setting, you’ll learn basic skills and get a feel for what mermaid diving is all about. It’s fun, flexible, and perfect for first-timers.
BASIC FREEDIVER
The PADI Basic Freediver course is the perfect introduction to freediving. You’ll learn breath-hold techniques and essential skills in a pool or confined water setting—no prior experience needed.
SNORKELING
Snorkeling is a water activity that allows you to explore the underwater world while floating at the surface. Using a snorkel (a breathing tube), mask, and often fins, you can observe marine life in shallow waters without the need for heavy equipment or training.
