REFER A FRIEND

Discover the Joy of Diving Together

Imagine sharing the breathtaking beauty of coral reefs, the thrill of exploring shipwrecks, and the serenity of gliding through clear blue waters with the people you care about most. The bond made exploring the underwater world is one of the greatest gifts that diving can give you.

Whether they are complete beginners or seasoned snorkelers ready for the next step, our resources will help you guide your friends and family into the mesmerizing underwater world. The ocean awaits!

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Share Your Passion

Invite your friends to learn how to dive with 15% off Open Water Diver eLearning on padi.com. Refer a friend and get a free 30-day PADI Club™ trial membership.*

Get Started:

  1. Click the “Refer a Friend” button below.
  2. Create a PADI account or sign in.
  3. Generate your personal shareable link
  4. Share your link with friends by email, social media or text.
  5. Receive your 30-day PADI Club trial & gain a dive buddy when your friend purchases Open Water Diver eLearning.

*PADI Club Trial benefits include: 20% off select PADI eLearning programs, a FREE ReActivate® course, 25% off a new Certification Card, and Scuba Diving® digital magazine. 

Refer a Friend

DIVE TRAINING FOR EVERY BUDDY

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Double the Divers, Double the Impact

PADI Conservation Courses can help you and your buddy seek adventure and save the ocean on every dive.

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Become Better Buddies Together

Take one of PADI's most popular and fun courses. PADI Rescue Divers are a more confident, competent buddy pair!

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Find Peace in the Blue, Dive with Your Crew

Focus your friendship on fostering a blue state of mind. Find wellness and adventure together beneath the waves.

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Buddy Up for PADI Specialties​

PADI has a variety of dive courses to enhance every underwater adventure. ​Embark on new adventures together.

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Explore Your Backyard Together

Local diving is a great way to connect with your local community and natural environment. Introduce a friend to a nearby world they may have never seen before. Visit your local dive shop today to discover new adventures near you.

dive local now
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Diving is a Save the Ocean Superpower

Harness the power of your diving skills to make a real difference! Join millions of Ocean Torchbearers worldwide who protect sharks, clean up ocean plastics, and free entangled animals on every dive. We need passionate divers like you to amplify our efforts. Bring a friend and dive into our global mission to save the ocean. Together, we can turn the tide.​

See PADI Conservation Courses​

Maybe You Just Have To Ask!

Recruiting a dive buddy might be easier than you think. Our collection of PADI Blogs offers invaluable tips and ideas on how to bring your friends and family along on your dive adventures. From planning the perfect introductory dive experience to sharing captivating stories and photos that spark curiosity and excitement, you'll find everything you need to inspire your loved ones to take the plunge.

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Convert Your Friends
Into Divers​
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Six Ways to Find a Dive Buddy​
Three kids coming back from the ocean.
Dive Training for the Family​
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Unique Spots for EVERY Dive Buddy!​
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Sisters Reunited through Diving
REFER A FRIEND GIFT ELEARNING

Friends who #divetogether thrive together!