The Way the World Learns to Dive

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

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Claim Your Free Exclusive eCard Design With PADI Club!

Choose one eCard from three exclusive designs for PADI Club members only: Luminous Octopus, Octopus Opulence, or Mako Shark at Sunset. Get 1 FREE eCard every year with your annual PADI Club membership + many more insider benefits!

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Diver certification begins here with PADI's online learning.

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For Beginners
Open Water Diver
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For Divers
Advanced Open Water Diver
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For Divers
Enriched Air Diver
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CERTIFICATION CARDS
Show Your PADI Diver Status With a New Certification Card!

Upgrade your dive certification card with a NEW limited edition design by Martin Strmiska and Tom St. George. Choose between a colorful pair of clownfish or a dreamy landscape in Cenote Angelita, Mexico. Which PADI Card Has Your Name on It?

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Marine Life Hand Signals for Underwater Communication

Scuba divers rely on hand signals to communicate underwater, especially when it comes to marine life. These signals are not only essential but they're fun to learn! Here are some of our favorite marine life hand signals that we think every diver should know.

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Empower Ocean Change - Support PADI AWARE Foundation

Donate to PADI AWARE Foundation® today and help fund AWARE community grantees who are leading the charge in ocean protection. Your donation directly empowers their initiatives, driving real impact where it's needed most.  

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Turn Your Passion Into Preservation – Adopt the Blue

Together with PADI AWARE Foundation®, Blancpain, and the global dive community, we’re dedicated to increasing the number of marine protected areas through the world’s largest network of underwater sites for conservation action. The Adopt the Blue™ program empowers PADI Dive Centers, Instructors, Divers, and all Ocean Torchbearers to actively participate in conservation at local and global levels. Discover how you can make a lasting impact on our ocean.

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 to Learn to Dive

Check out our curated list of the 11 best places to become a diver due to their relaxed vibes, sheltered beaches and shallow reefs.

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Indonesia’s Best Diving Season

With 17,000 islands, Indonesia offers some of the most thrilling dive sites in the world. From October to April, a liveaboard adventure brings you right into the heart of the action.

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Dive the World

Ready for a new adventure? Book fun dives and scuba classes locally or around the world.