Learn to Scuba Dive

What to Expect

Imagine what it's like to be able to breathe underwater, and to take your first steps or doggy paddles to becoming a scuba diver. Your expert instructor will tell you all about safety in the water and how to get mobile underwater, and then you'll be kitted out in professional scuba gear. Once you're in the swimming pool you'll have a chance to get used to all the equipment and learn how to breathe underwater and achieve weightlessness - it's amazing fun and all conducted in the safe confines of a swimming pool.

Numbers

There is a maximum pupil to tutor ratio of 8:1 down to 6:1.

Weather

This experience takes place in the pool or shallow open water and is not usually weather dependant.

Duration

Your experience will last for 3 to 4 hours, depending on the standard of pupils.

Dress

Bring a swimming costume, a towel and a T-shirt to wear in the water to stop the scuba apparatus rubbing against your skin. All other equipment is provided to you on the day.

Availability

Selected dates all year round. You should book well in advance as demand for places can be high. We recommend at least 4 to 6 weeks.

Other Information

You can take your intro dive course at 150 locations available nationwide. Most major centres are catered for except Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory. You will be contacted at the time of booking to agree a suitable location.

You will be asked to provide a medical certificate signed by a doctor and to sign a personal statement stating your are fit to dive. Not suitable if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, claustrophobia or any respiratory, heart or other medical conditions. Open to ages 8. Parental consent required.