The PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) Programme is the world's most popular introduction to scuba diving. Give it a try. Diving can change your life. You will make your first dive on the very first day, professional guidance included, of course! Welcome to the Blue Planet!
Draw your first breath under water and experience the thrill of weightlessness and feel safe in the presence of a PADI professional. Beware - diving is addictive!
Upon completion of the course you will receive your Discover Scuba Diver (DSD) certificate which authorises you to continue on to the PADI Open Water Course. It won't be long before you are independently entitled to discover all the mysteries of the underwater realm regardless of where you are in the world, accompanied by a dive buddy of course.
During the course:
Your PADI instructor or divemaster will first take you through a dive briefing and then help you assemble and don the dive equipment. Once fully kitted up you will enter the pool to start taking your first breaths underwater. You will soon be immersed in the magical underwater world that is scuba diving!
The course lasts approximately 1-2 hours. Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) skills may be credited towards the PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Course requirements and essential information:
- You need to be a minimum of 10 years of age*
- You need to be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water
- Be fit to dive
- No equipment necessary - everything is provided
- All you will need to bring is swimming trunks/costume and a towel
Course price:
£20.00 (refundable if you continue onto the PADI Open Water Diver Course with Another World Diving)
Important note
All Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) course students are required to sign a PADI Medical and Liability form prior to starting the course. If the student has any of the medical conditions listed a then signed clearance from a doctor, valid within 12 months, will be required.
All students *under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when undertaking the course. Additionally the parent/guardian is required to complete and sign the Discover Scuba Diving Statement and the PADI Medical and Liability form.