Do they need to be able to swim?

Not for Bubblemaker or Try Scuba Diving — they just need to be comfortable in the water. The Open Water certification requires a 200-metre swim and 10 minutes of floating, same as for adults.

How close is the supervision?

Bubblemaker happens in shallow water under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. On Try Scuba Diving we take a maximum of two students per instructor, and first dives stay shallow.

Yes. Children need the standard PADI Diver Medical Form as well as the required liability and program forms. All forms must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian, not only by the child. Please read the medical form carefully: answering “Yes” to certain questions may require a doctor's approval before the water day.

Can we watch — or join in?

Yes — parents are welcome at the poolside during the Bubblemaker session. You can also join the day yourself: as a certified diver, by trying scuba, or simply by coming along and snorkeling.

An instructor and a child in scuba gear at the surface of the training pool, both giving the OK sign

Families

Diving for children

First bubbles in the pool, first reef before the holiday ends. Age-appropriate PADI programs, small groups and plenty of time to discover diving at their own pace.

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The right step for their age

PADI sets the minimum ages; we set the calm pace.

Ages 8–9

Bubblemaker

A first taste of scuba in shallow water, under the direct eye of a PADI Professional. An experience, not an exam — the aim is confidence and fun.

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Ages 8–9

PADI Seal Team

A step further than trying scuba: children work through a series of AquaMissions, learning new skills while completing underwater challenges in the pool.

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Age 10+

Try Scuba Diving

Two real ocean dives from our own boat, no experience or swimming skills required, two students per instructor. If they continue to a certification, the training may count towards it.

See Discover Scuba Diving →

Age 10+

Junior Open Water Diver

The full first certification, taught at a child's pace: theory online, pool day, then four open water dives. Junior divers dive with a certified adult until PADI's age limits lift on their own.

See the Open Water course →

What parents ask us

Not for Bubblemaker or Try Scuba Diving — they just need to be comfortable in the water. The Open Water certification requires a 200-metre swim and 10 minutes of floating, same as for adults.
Bubblemaker happens in shallow water under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. On Try Scuba Diving we take a maximum of two students per instructor, and first dives stay shallow.
Yes. Children need the standard PADI Diver Medical Form as well as the required liability and program forms. All forms must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian, not only by the child. Please read the medical form carefully: answering “Yes” to certain questions may require a doctor's approval before the water day.
Yes — parents are welcome at the poolside during the Bubblemaker session. You can also join the day yourself: as a certified diver, by trying scuba, or simply by coming along and snorkeling.

Their first breath underwater.

Tell us their age and your dates — we'll suggest the right first step.

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