Have you ever wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? If you want to find out but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. Atlantis Aquatics offers a version of this program, either in a pool or other body of water. You might try it close to home or even if you are on vacation in the Caribbean. While not an actual scuba certification, during the Discover Scuba Diving experience you'll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.
There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. It takes a little getting used to but after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, most articipants realise how easy scuba diving really is. The biggest challenge for Atlantis Aquatics is coaxing Discover Scuba Diving participants out of the water when the program is over! The fun part? It's all fun! Plus, you can get credit! If your Discover Scuba Diving program includes an actual scuba dive in open water, your experience may count toward PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification, putting you a step ahead of the game when you decide to go for it.
You learn the basics needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. One thing you'll realize is that you really can breathe underwater and whether you like doing that or not!
You will:
All the equipment you will need is included in a Discover Scuba Diving experience. You'll use all the basic scuba gear including a mask and snorkel, fins, a wetsuit, a buoyancy compensating jacket (BCD) that carries your weights and scuba tank, a scuba regulator to breathe from and instrumentation to monitor depth and air supply.
Just your willingness and undivided attention.
To take participate in the Discover Scuba Diving program you must be at least 10 years old.
Once you complete a Discover Scuba Diving program, you'll want to check out: Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver certification courses.
For more information about this or other PADI courses have a chat with your Atlantis Aquatics crew member.