PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience

Have you ever wondered what it's like to breathe underwater. If you want to find out but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. We offer a version of this program, either in a pool or other body of water. You might try it while you're on vacation. Course completion prepares you for an open water dive at the Marietas Islands.

While not an actual scuba certification, during the Discover Scuba Diving experience you'll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.

The fun part

There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. It takes a little getting used to -after all, human beings weren't designed to do that - but after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, most participants realize how easy scuba diving really is. The biggest challenge instructors have with the Discover Scuba Diving program is not coaxing participants into the water, but coaxing them out when the program is over. The fun part? It's all fun!

What you learn

You learn the basics you need to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. One thing you'll learn is that you really can breathe underwater and whether you like doing that or not. You will:

• Learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it
• Find out what it's like to breathe underwater and learn whether you can be comfortable there
• Learn some basic skills and safety rules that will carry over to your full scuba certification course when you take the next step

              Just follow 2 easy steps

Take a lesson with a dive instructor at one of the hotels displayed. (Plan this at least one day before your dive)

Take a 1-tank dive trip to either the Marietas Islands or Las Caletas, and you can book your dive right now to take advantage of our online discounts!

Resort diving classes are available at the following hotels:

Puerto Vallarta

• Crown Paradise
• Holiday Inn
• Las Palmas
• Dreams Resort
• Krystal

Marina Vallarta

• Velas
• Westin Regina

Nuevo Vallarta

• Dreams Magan
• Occidental
• Marival
• Riu Jalisco
• Riu Vallarta
• Riu Palace

Bucerias

• Royal Decameron

Punta De Mita

• Palladium
• Four Seasons Resort
• Saint Regis