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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?
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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.
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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.
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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:
It's as Easy as 1, 2, 3
Get your PADI diving certification in the UK & Ireland in three easy steps.
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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!
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