PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in Cape Town

Get a taster of scuba diving surrounded by spectacular scenery in Cape Town. You can dive in a pool or in the ocean - you choose.

Pool Scuba Diving

2 options available from €73

Book your activity

From€73
2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Diving in the pool is for those who simply want to feel what if feels like underwater with all the scuba gear on.

In this option the entire experience is conducted in the safe environment of a diving pool, participants have the comfort and stability of a controlled environment. After a short briefing, participants get to try out diving with the equipment in the diving pool under the supervision of a qualified PADI Instructor or Dive Master.

Course of events

The day starts at Into the Blue Dive Centre in Cape Town, where you'll meet at 9:15 am. After registration, a PADI Instructor will give you a briefing and teach you how the scuba gear works. Then, when you are ready the fun starts as you get into the pool to take your first breath under the water!

Your instructor will spend some time in the pool yo teach you a few skills, and play around under water as you experience the thrill of diving!

Activity requirements

All participants must be in good physical condition.

Special terms

When you dive with Into The Blue, you will have:
- Good and professional instructors and dive masters.
- Well maintained gear (the dedicated technician goes though all the gear at least once a week to check for any problems!)
- A ratio of max 5 clients per divemaster or instructor

Discover Scuba Dive course
I have never dived before – can I do this experience?
Yes! This experience has been designed especially for people who have never dived before, or have no diving experience.

Do I need to be able to swim?
Yes, you do need to be able to swim and be comfortable in the water.

How fit do I need to be?
You don’t need to be uber fit to dive, but you do need to be reasonably healthy.

Can I go dive on my own after I have finished this experience?
No – this experience is not a course that certifies you – it is only meant as a way to experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor. If you would like to get certified as a diver, you need to do the PADI Open Water Course.

Meeting point:
Into the Blue: 88 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Spoken languages:English, Afrikaans
Included
  • Transport to and from your accommodation if required
  • Wifi connection in the shop
  • Washing of any gear that you might use
Do not forget to bring
  • Towel
  • Bottled water and snacks