Do I need to be able to swim?

For a Try Scuba Diving experience you only need to be comfortable in the water. The full Open Water course includes a short swim and float assessment, but you do not need to be a strong swimmer.

How old do I have to be?

You can try scuba diving or start the Open Water Diver course from 10 years old. Younger divers dive to shallower depths, and we tailor the pace to suit them.

What if I only have one day?

A Try Scuba Diving experience is designed for exactly that: a single day, no certification, a real dive on a reef. If you love it, the fee can often be credited toward a full course later.

Is it safe for a complete beginner?

Yes. You are always under the direct supervision of a PADI professional, in small groups, and we choose calm, shallow sites for first dives. Safety and comfort come before everything else.

What's included in the price?

Your course includes all equipment, tanks and weights, professional instruction, boat and transfers, and your PADI certification on completion. We'll confirm exact inclusions when you book.

Aerial view of Aloha Diving's training pool in Phuket with groups of divers practising in the shallow and deep sections

For first-time divers

Learn to dive in Phuket

Always wanted to breathe underwater? Whether you have a day or a few days, we'll get you safely and calmly into the ocean for the first time.

Compare the two ways

PADI 5★ Eco Center No experience needed 4 divers per guide TAT license 34/03737

Try it for a day, or get certified

Both begin with the same calm, careful introduction to the underwater world.

Two divers side by side over a reef of orange sea fans (PADI)

No experience

Beginner

Your first breath underwater

Stays with you forever.
Weightless. Quiet. Unforgettable.

You don't need to be a strong swimmer or extremely fit—just comfortable in the water and in good health. We start slowly in shallow water until breathing underwater feels natural.

We'll move at your pace, not ours.

Just curious or not sure if scuba diving is for you?

Discover Scuba Diving is scuba diving without a certification. Bring your swimsuit, towel, flip-flops, a big smile and one day of your holiday—we'll take care of the rest and introduce you to a whole new world. If you love it and decide to continue, your Discover Scuba Diving experience can count towards your PADI Open Water Diver course.

Already know you will love it….

Start with the PADI Open Water Diver course instead. In three days, you'll earn your first diving certification. We don't just teach you to dive—we help you become a diver.

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Three steps to become a diver

Theory

Learn the basics online, then bring your questions along—we'll go through them together.

Pool

Practice the core skills in calm, shallow water until you feel comfortable.

Ocean

Practice your skills and build confidence over four open water dives in real diving conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

For a Try Scuba Diving experience you only need to be comfortable in the water. The full Open Water course includes a short swim and float assessment, but you do not need to be a strong swimmer.
You can try scuba diving or start the Open Water Diver course from 10 years old. Younger divers dive to shallower depths, and we tailor the pace to suit them.
A Try Scuba Diving experience is designed for exactly that: a single day, no certification, a real dive on a reef. If you love it, the fee can often be credited toward a full course later.
Yes. You are always under the direct supervision of a PADI professional, in small groups, and we choose calm, shallow sites for first dives. Safety and comfort come before everything else.
Your course includes all equipment, tanks and weights, professional instruction, boat and transfers, and your PADI certification on completion. We'll confirm exact inclusions when you book.

Ready to take your first breath?

Tell us your plans, ask us your questions, and together we'll find the right way to get you underwater.

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