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The Way the World Learns to Dive

PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) has been the most recognized dive training organization worldwide for 60 years with over 30 million divers and counting. PADI Dive Instructors undergo rigorous training to ensure your scuba certification class is fun and conducted with care.

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You earned it—now unlock free courses, special discounts, and exclusive diving inspiration.

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Open Water Diver

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course
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Advanced Open Water

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Drift Diver

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PADI’s 60th Anniversary Certification Cards Are Here!

Dive Travel

Our PADI Travel Scuba Experts can help you find the perfect destination, with a variety of marine life, and plan a dive adventure that’s fun, memorable, and as worry-free as possible.  Choose your dream vacation whether staying overnight on a diving boat or enjoying dive trips at a dive resort.

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Top Places For Beginner Divers

Looking for the ideal setting to learn scuba diving? Explore new destinations, enjoy warm waters, easy access to on-site PADI dive centers, and start your training in safe, sheltered bays.

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Unmissable Liveaboard Deals

Save big on unforgettable experiences: discover the Galápagos’ iconic hammerhead sharks, explore historic Chuuk Lagoon wrecks, or cruise the Maldives’ magical reefs.

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Dive Courses Worldwide

Find and book scuba courses with thousands of PADI dive centers, near you or at your travel destination.

Turn Your Passion for Diving Into a Force for Good

Show your love for the ocean and salute 60 years of Seeking Adventure and Saving the Ocean. Join a Dive Against Debris, Sign up for an Ocean Conservation Course, Take the Ocean Pledge, Donate to PADI AWARE Foundation, and more!

 

Go Eco! This April

Join PADI’s Go Eco! Campaign, running throughout April focusing on turning everyday diving decisions into meaningful ocean action. There are plenty of ways to get involved, ranging from becoming a Torchbearer to choosing to dive with a PADI Eco Center

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The Future of PADI Diving and Ocean Stewardship

See how PADI is shaping the next era of adventure, exploration and ocean action.