PADI Discover Scuba Diving – Your First Breath Beneath the Surface
Try Scuba Diving in a Safe, Fun, and Fully Supervised Experience
Curious about what it’s like to breathe underwater? The PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience at The Diving Academy is the perfect way to dip your toes into the world of scuba without committing to a full certification course. Designed for absolute beginners, this one-session experience gives you a taste of the excitement, freedom, and weightlessness of the underwater world.
Led by a certified PADI Instructor, you’ll learn the basics of diving and get the chance to explore a shallow pool using real scuba equipment. It’s the ideal introduction for anyone who’s ever dreamed of trying scuba diving—no experience needed.
What to Expect
Your experience begins with a safety briefing where you’ll learn how scuba gear works and what to expect in the water. Once you’re feeling confident, you’ll gear up and enter the pool for your first breath underwater. You’ll practise simple underwater skills and enjoy the incredible sensation of being weightless beneath the surface.
What You’ll Learn
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How to use scuba equipment safely
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Breathing underwater with a regulator
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Basic hand signals for underwater communication
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Equalising pressure and adjusting buoyancy
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Confidence-building techniques for first-time divers
This experience is not a certification, but it counts as credit towards the PADI Open Water Diver course if you decide to continue your training.
Who It’s For
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Anyone aged 10 and over
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Complete beginners with no prior scuba experience
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Holidaymakers and adventure seekers
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People considering a full scuba diving course
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Individuals who want to try something new and exciting
Course Details
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Minimum Age: 10 years
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Session Duration: 1.5–2 hours
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Location: Heated indoor pool (Reading, Swindon, or Bristol)
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Pre-Requisites: Basic swimming ability; comfort in water
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Included: Full scuba gear, instructor time, and pool session
Why Choose The Diving Academy?
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Certified PADI 5-Star IDC Centre
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Locations in Reading, Swindon, Oxford and Bristol
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Welcoming and professional instructors
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Ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups
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A perfect first step before Open Water certification
Take the Plunge
If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience is the perfect introduction. It’s fun, low-pressure, and designed to help you feel confident and inspired to continue your dive journey. Book your session today and take your first breath beneath the surface with The Diving Academy.