Change Your Life. Become a PADI Diver in the UK & Ireland.

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Learn to Dive in the UK & Ireland

Did you know that you can learn to scuba dive in the UK and Ireland? The waters in and around our wild isles provide the perfect conditions to get your PADI Open Water Diver certification. With over 180 PADI dive centers in the UK and Ireland and an abundance of dive sites that are perfect for beginners, you can learn from world-class PADI Instructors and discover an incredible underwater world, at home. You can start your certification in the UK and complete it in neighboring dive destinations such as the Maldives, Egypt, France, and Spain.

Why Learn To Scuba Dive in the UK and Ireland?

Be Part of a Local Diving Community

When you learn to dive in the UK and Ireland, you’ll become part of a welcoming, inclusive community of local divers that you never knew existed. For instance, many PADI Dive Shops run local dive clubs that connect fellow divers to share tips and stories. You might also take part in organized conservation events or join forces for local or far-flung scuba trips.

Explore the Wonderful Marine Life

From playful grey seals in the Farne Islands to the Colorful Underwater Tapestry in Scotland and the Isle of Man, and the colorful fish encounters in the Scilly Isles, divers in the UK are fortunate to have extraordinary marine life close by. The UK's diverse coastline encompasses an array of habitats, from rocky reefs and kelp forests to sandy bottoms and seagrass meadows, hosting majestic giants and delicate wonders alike.

Make a Difference to the Ocean You Love

While taking your scuba diving courses in the UK and Ireland, you’ll see first-hand what issues are impacting your local beaches and waterways— such as litter, ghost nets, and overfishing. Along with your new dive buddies, you’ll join a global network of other ocean advocates.

30 million divers can't be wrong...

There's nothing better than the thrill of learning a skill that opens your eyes to a whole new world of adventure. But don't just take our word for it, here's what PADI Divers are saying:

“My love for books and water painting led me to the opportunity to overcome my fear of deep water and learn how to dive, reconnecting with my inner child. I remember my instructor saying, 'Breathe calmly, take your breath to the fish,' and after 30 seconds, I was waving my fins with all my might to catch up with the fish. Finally, I found myself reunited with the water and what felt like my true self.”

Elena Gushchina

PADI Assistant Instructor

“Our first dates were underwater, we had so much fun being able to ‘talk’ to each other while diving. It essentially played a big part to how we’re able to communicate to each other in our relationship out of the water. In a fast-pace modern society, it’s such a treat being able to slow down, breathe slower and enjoy nature.”

Gage and Joanne

Open Water Divers

“I always had a strange connection to the sea and wanted to do something I’ve never done before. So I took the Open Water Diver course and decided it was what I wanted to do with my life. Diving gave me an appreciation of life and living greatness with seeing the most tiny and most delicate creatures underwater.”

Mohamed Habib

Open Water Instructor

“I always wanted to fly. Now I fly underwater. I feel so powerful and lucky to be able to visit this special side of the world. I feel like a hero. Since I started diving I changed my fears and timidity to courage and confidence. When you start diving, you open your mind to the hidden beauty of nature’s creation, and you are more aware about the obligation to protect it.”

Roberta Ibba

Master Scuba Diver

It's as Easy as 1, 2, 3

Get your PADI diving certification in the UK & Ireland in three easy steps.

Complete your knowledge development on your own time with PADI eLearning or visit your local dive shop if you prefer in-person learning for the entire course.

Practice basic dive skills using your scuba gear in a pool or pool-like environment with a PADI Professional.

Complete four dives in open water up to 18m/60 ft. for this final step in your recreational Open Water Diver certification.

START YOUR E-LEARNING FIND YOUR LOCAL DIVE CENTER

Start Your Scuba Diving Certification Online - FREE

Begin your Open Water scuba certification online for free now. You’ll learn about underwater hand signals and the critical role divers play in ocean protection. You can then decide if you want to complete the rest of the online course to get your certification – Just sign in or create a new account to get started!