Want to find out what scuba diving is like before deciding to get your PADI Open Water Diver scuba diving certification? During a Discover Scuba® Diving experience, you can try scuba diving for the first time in a pool or calm water environment.
A highly-trained PADI® Professional will provide scuba gear, explain basic scuba diving skills and answer any questions you may have.
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If you’re interested in scuba diving, but unsure if you want to enroll in a scuba certification class, Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect way to test the waters. In a very short time, you’ll learn basic scuba skills and take your first breaths underwater.
The dive shop or PADI Professional will likely provide all the equipment you'll need. Just bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Step 1: PADI eLearning®
Prepare for your Discover Scuba Diving experience with PADI DSD eLearning™. Use your computer or mobile device to learn diving safety fundamentals before you get in the water.
Contact Key Largo Dive Center for access to DSD eLearning and to schedule your first scuba diving experience.
Step 2: With Your Instructor
A PADI Professional will fit you with scuba gear and explain how to use it. In a pool or calm water environment. You’ll practice basic diving skills followed by free time to play underwater or go on a guided open water dive.
There are two parts to the Discover Scuba.
The first ocean dive after completing the pool session must be with an instructor. Subsequent dives can be with a Divemaster. Under no conditions is a Discover Scuba graduate allowed to dive without being in the immediate presence of, and under the complete control of, an Instructor or Divemaster who is active and in teaching status.
Minors under the age of 18 must have parental authorization to participate in this course and a parent or legal guardian must be present with the minor during all training and diving.
