If you love water and you want to discover what is hiding under the surface and what it feels like to breath underwater, PADI Discover Scuba® Diving is the right choice for you!
DiveBase instructors are going to guide you through a 3 hour-long diving experience in a pleasant and calm environment.
Although this is not a full scuba certification course, you will learn about what it takes to be a PADI certified diver.
If you complete the experience successfully, you will receive the official PADI Certificate of Completion.

If you're only available for 2 or 3 days and want to take your first scuba diving course, PADI Scuba Diver Course is the best choice for you. It's a subset of the PADI Open Water Course. This course will focus on the basic scuba diving skills. You will be certified to dive everywhere in the world, with a PADI Professional, to a maximum depth of 12 meters / 40 feet.

This certification opens the door to a lifetime of adventures. By completing this course, you will become an independent scuba diver. You will be certified to dive everywhere in the world, with a dive buddy, to a maximum depth of 18 meters / 60 feet. We would love it if you decided to go on this journey with us and become a PADI Open Water Diver.

The PADI Adventure Diver course is designed to allow certified divers to explore specific areas of diving that interest them, while gaining more experience and skills under the guidance of a PADI Professional. This course consists of three adventure dives chosen from a variety of PADI Specialty Diver courses, such as deep diving, digital underwater photography, wreck diving and many more. Each adventure dive can be credited towards the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver course. This flexible, tailored approach enables divers to pursue their unique interests, expanding their diving proficiency and confidence in different underwater environments.

The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You'll practice navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing. For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI® specialty certifications.
Here are a few of the many options: Deep, Wreck Diver, Digital Underwater Photography, Dry Suit, Enriched Air Nitrox, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Underwater Navigation and more.

The PADI Rescue Diver course is a pivotal step in a diver's education, emphasizing the importance of safety, problem solving and emergency management in diving situations. The course aims to build confidence in divers by empowering them with the knowledge and skills to effectively handle dive emergencies, assist and transport divers, and perform diver rescues and first aid. Through a combination of theory lessons, pool practice and open water scenarios, divers learn to anticipate, prevent and respond to various diving-related emergencies. This transformative course not only makes divers more competent, but also heightens their awareness of their diving environment and their fellow divers.

The PADI Master Scuba Diver is the highest non-professional level in the PADI hierarchy of certifications. It distinguishes an individual as a diver who has achieved an advanced level of training and experience. In addition to completing the PADI Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver courses, a Master Scuba Diver must also earn five Specialty Diver certifications of their choice and have recorded a minimum of 50 logged dives. This prestigious level of certification opens up new avenues for exploration and adventure, signifying a diver's commitment and passion for the underwater world. Reaching this level of expertise indicates that the diver is well-versed in multiple aspects of diving and is competent in a range of diving conditions and environments.

PADI ReActivate is a convenient and engaging refresher program for certified divers who wish to brush up their scuba skills and knowledge after a period of inactivity. The program includes knowledge review and in-water skills refresher. The knowledge review is a digital, interactive and personalized learning experience that allows divers to review key concepts and safety precautions at their own pace. The in-water skills refresher is a session with a PADI Professional, where divers can practice and re-master essential scuba skills. After completing the PADI ReActivate, divers receive a replacement certification card indicating their ReActivate date, restoring their confidence and readiness for future diving adventures.

The PADI Deep Diver course equips divers with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and confidently extend their maximum depth limit to 40m/130ft. It includes 4 dives under the expert guidance of a PADI Professional, during which divers learn to manage their gas supply, deal with gas narcosis, handle potential equipment issues and navigate in deeper water. They also learn about the physiological effects of deeper scuba diving. This course not only enhances diving skills but also opens up a whole new world of underwater exploration possibilities.

The PADI Wreck Diver course invites certified divers into the fascinating world of sunken shipwrecks, aircraft and other structures that have become underwater museums. Over the course of 4 dives, divers learn the skills of exploring wrecks, including mapping, navigating around and inside wrecks and using specialized equipment such as lights, penetration lines and reels. Training also covers responsible wreck diving practices to protect these historical and ecological treasures. Safety is a primary focus, with instruction in techniques to avoid common hazards and manage potential risks. Upon completion, divers are equipped with the skills to explore wrecks safely and responsibly, while appreciating their historical and ecological significance.

The PADI Enriched Air Diver course, also known as the Nitrox course, is a popular specialty diving course that teaches certified divers how to use enriched air nitrox, a gas mixture that contains a higher oxygen and lower nitrogen ratio than atmospheric air. The benefit of using enriched air is that it allows longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals, thereby extending the ability to explore underwater. In this course, divers learn to manage oxygen exposure, analyze the oxygen content in their scuba tank and set their dive computer for diving with enriched air. This course enhances safety, extends dive times and broadens a diver's understanding of technical aspects of scuba diving.

The PADI Dry Suit Diver course offers divers the chance to explore cooler waters with proper insulation techniques, extending their diving season and destinations. This course is designed to educate divers on the advantages of dry suit diving, focusing on different types of dry suits, their features and care techniques. Divers learn about the buoyancy control skills specific to dry suit diving, safety checks, underwater mobility techniques and how to handle potential problems related to dry suit diving. By mastering the use of a dry suit, divers can comfortably explore underwater environments that were previously off-limits due to lower temperatures, unveiling a myriad of new diving adventures.

The PADI Night Diver course is a specialized diving training program that equips divers with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct dives during the night safely and efficiently. It provides a unique perspective on the underwater world, revealing the nocturnal life of marine creatures that typically hide during the day. In the course, participants learn about light handling and communication, entering and exiting the water in the dark, as well as navigation in low-light conditions. Upon completion, divers gain a better understanding and a new appreciation of the aquatic environment after sunset.

The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course is a vital training module that focuses on improving a diver's buoyancy control. It's designed to boost the diver's swimming efficiency, reduce their effort and minimize the potential environmental impact by preventing accidental contact with the underwater ecosystem. In this course, divers learn how to fine-tune their buoyancy and streamline their equipment, enabling smoother, more controlled diving. Mastering these skills contributes to less air consumption, longer dives and an overall enhanced diving experience.

The PADI Search and Recovery Diver course is a comprehensive program aimed at training divers in efficient search and safe recovery of lost objects underwater. This course presents an engaging challenge as it combines aspects of problem-solving, navigation and practical application of physics in the aquatic world. Throughout the course, participants will learn techniques to locate a variety of object sizes, methods to lift them to the surface safely and procedures to manage potential risks associated with search and recovery. Ultimately, this course not only enhances divers' skillset, but also prepares them to respond effectively to potential lost-item scenarios.

The PADI Underwater Navigator course is a specialized training program that equips divers with the skills to accurately navigate underwater. The ability to navigate effectively is pivotal for divers to return safely to a specific location or find their way back to the surface or boat. This course covers various navigation techniques, like compass navigation and natural navigation and practices methods to estimate distance underwater. Participants also learn how to mark or relocate a submerged object or position from the surface. Upon completion, this course significantly enhances a diver's confidence and safety underwater.

The PADI Emergency First Response course is a crucial program that educates divers on the immediate response to medical emergencies. This course is not exclusively for divers; it's equally beneficial for anyone interested in acquiring first aid and CPR skills. It encompasses primary care (CPR) to deal with life-threatening emergencies and secondary care (First Aid) to manage injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening. Participants learn specific steps and techniques for handling such emergencies, improving their readiness to help others safely and effectively. This course promotes a globally-recognized standard of care that can make a significant difference in a moment of need.

DiveBase offers the full range of PADI specialty courses. If the course that you would like to take is not specifically listed above, get in touch and we will organize it for you.

The PADI Divemaster course serves as the stepping stone towards professional scuba diving. As the first level of professional training, this course develops a diver's leadership abilities by training them to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. Participants refine their diving skills, demonstrate a professional level of dive theory knowledge and learn to manage and mitigate potential risks. They also gain experience in dive planning, group management and problem-solving. This course opens up career opportunities in the diving industry around the world.

The PADI Assistant Instructor course is a significant step towards a professional diving career, introducing the teaching side of the industry to those who have achieved Divemaster certification. This course enhances leadership skills by focusing on educational methodologies, the learning process and instructional presentations. Participants learn how to conduct various PADI programs and courses (under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor) and gain more hands-on teaching experience. The course is tailored to encourage personal development, confidence and competence in teaching, thereby preparing participants to continue their journey to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the apex of PADI's professional training programs and a milestone for any aspiring dive professional. It is designed to train qualified individuals to become effective and successful PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. The IDC combines the Assistant Instructor course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. It covers various aspects such as dive theory, teaching methods, standards and procedures, along with practical applications like confined and open water teaching presentations. Upon successful completion of the IDC and the subsequent Instructor Examination (IE), candidates earn their instructor certification and are qualified to teach a range of PADI courses.

If you love water and you want to see what freediving is all about, the Discover Freediving Experience is the right choice for you!
DiveBase instructors are going to guide you through a 3 hour-long diving experience in a pleasant and calm environment.

The PADI Advanced Snorkeler course is an introductory program designed to provide a gateway into the world of underwater exploration. It is ideal for snorkelers and individuals who prefer staying on the water's surface. The course focuses on teaching efficient swimming strategies, snorkeling and free-diving techniques, as well as safety protocols. Participants learn how to use the mask, snorkel, and fins correctly and how to navigate from both the surface and underwater. The PADI Skin Diver course helps participants become comfortable in the water, appreciate the aquatic environment and pave the way for potential future scuba certification.

The PADI Basic Freediver course is an entry-level program developed to introduce the fundamental skills of freediving - diving on a single breath. The course primarily focuses on learning breath-hold techniques, aquatic skills and safety protocols necessary for freediving. Participants are trained in static apnea, where they learn to hold their breath in a stationary position, and in dynamic apnea, where they progress to swimming underwater with a single breath. This course serves as an excellent first step towards understanding the methodology of freediving, offering an incredible experience of underwater exploration using minimal equipment.

The PADI Freediver course is an in-depth program that further develops the skills and knowledge necessary for freediving. It focuses on refining the basic techniques learned in the PADI Basic Freediver course, such as breath-hold ability, aquatic skills, and safe freediving practices. The course includes learning about freediving physiology and equipment, practicing breath-hold techniques and improving static and dynamic apnea skills. Under this course, participants are trained to reach depths of up to 16 to 24 meters in a safe and controlled manner, under the supervision of a PADI Freediver Instructor. This course aims to establish a solid foundation for future freediving training and adventures.