A first-time diver breathing underwater in the pool

Discover Scuba Diving

Try the magic of scuba diving in our pool

How it works

Three steps from curious to breathing underwater.

  1. eLearning

    Prepare for your Discover Scuba Diving experience with PADI DSD eLearning™. Use your computer or mobile device to learn diving safety fundamentals before you get in the water.

    Contact us for access to DSD eLearning and to schedule your first session.

  2. Prerequisites

    • Minimum age: 10
    • Medical questionnaire completed, and signed by a doctor if required
    • Comfortable in the water
  3. With your instructor

    Our instructors will fit you with scuba gear and explain how to use it. In the pool you will practise basic diving skills, followed by free time to play underwater.

    Total time commitment: 3–4 hours.

Divers enjoying clear warm water on a continuing education trip

Book your session

DSD sessions run every Friday night

Sessions run in the pool from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Call us on 01733 351288 to get your eLearning set up and book your slot.

Continuing on? Your DSD costs are offset against your Open Water course if you decide to carry on.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?
Allow three to four hours in total, including the briefing and kitting up.
How old do I have to be?
The minimum age for Discover Scuba Diving is 10.
Do I need to be able to swim?
For the pool session you need to be comfortable in the water. The 200 m swim requirement applies to the full Open Water Diver course, not to DSD.
Does it count towards a qualification?
It is not a certification in itself, but if you continue onto your Open Water course the DSD fee is discounted from the course price.

Ready to try it?

Call us and we will book you onto the next Friday session.