Learn to Dive

Learn TO Dive with Regaldive!

Scuba diving is your passport to a fascinating world of exotic marine life, fantastic coral reefs, incredible wrecks, mysterious underwater caves and so much more … Explore the world underwater! Diving is a fantastic experience that will add a whole new dimension to your travels. The oceans make up over 70% of our planet – so why restrict your holiday options to 30% of the world?

Take your first breaths underwater on a Regaldive holiday, and we're sure that you'll be hooked on diving for life!

Why Book a Learn to dive holiday with us?

• Over 30 years’ experience 
• Your ticket to a lifetime of adventure 
• Qualify to dive with a buddy or dive guide 
• Benefit from our carefully chosen range of professional dive centres 
• Regaldive Learn to Dive Guarantee! 
• 100% financial protection 

Learn to Dive Guarantee 

You can't lose! We're so confident you'll love diving, we'll give you your money back if you don't! If, after the first day of tuition, you find that diving isn't for you and decide not to continue the course, Regaldive will refund your course fees, and you can continue to enjoy the rest of your holiday. No refunds can be given after the first day.

The Learn to Dive Guarantee is available with Emperor Divers, Orca Dive Clubs and Divers' Lodge in the Red Sea for the SSI & PADI Open Water Diver course.

BEST PLACES TO LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE 

It's possible to learn to dive in most dive locations around the world, and all our dive centre partners are highly professional, teaching courses from globally recognised training agencies such as PADI or SSI. 

If you're planning a holiday with the purpose to become a certified scuba diver, here are our top recommendations.

RED SEA 

The clear waters and beautiful coral reefs of Egypt’s Red Sea are one of the best places to get your scuba diving certification. Just five hours flight from the UK or Europe, Egypt brings guaranteed sunshine, a huge range of accommodation options and excellent value. Dive centres are very professional and experienced with new divers, while the dive locations bring ideal conditions to learn to dive. The marine life in Egypt is outstanding, meaning you're likely to have some wonderful sightings while learning to dive! 

THAILAND 

One of the most beautiful countries in South-east Asia, there's more to Thailand than the beautiful islands, wonderful food and the friendly locals. Her warm tropical waters hide coral reefs and fascinating marine life that all levels of diver can enjoy, even beginners! Excellent dive centres will guide you through your Open Water certification step by step, teaching you all the skills you need to become a proficient and safe diver.

MEXICO 

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has so much to offer, from wonderful beaches to fascinating Mayan history. This region is also an excellent place to learn to dive, with great visibility and easy dive sites suitable for learning to dive. Excellent accommodation options and experienced, professional dive centres add to the appeal. 

MALDIVES 

While learning to dive in the Maldives can be more expensive than other destinations, these picture-perfect islands and atolls will always be a popular choice for those looking to learn to dive in style. Many islands have house reefs, allowing you to walk right from the beach into a great dive site. Perfect for beginner divers! 

GRENADA 

With beautiful weather throughout the year, the little island of Grenada is one of many excellent options in the Caribbean to learn to dive. This colourful, friendly island with direct connections to the UK offers ideal conditions for learning to dive and highly professional dive centres. Once qualified, you may even get to dive on a wreck or in an underwater sculpture park! 

MALTA & GOZO 

Those looking to learn to dive on a smaller budget will find everything they need on the twin islands of Malta & Gozo in the southern Mediterranean. Experienced and professional instructors will guide you through your diving course, while the beautiful underwater topography will give you a flavour of some of the experiences awaiting you once you are a qualified diver! 

learn to dive Options

We offer several dive courses - Open Water Course, Discover Scuba Diver & Scuba Diver.

THE OPEN WATER COURSE – YOUR TICKET TO ADVENTURE!

This is your passport to the amazing underwater world, and an incredible experience for your next holiday! Once completed, your internationally recognised certification allows you to start diving with any qualified diver to a maximum of 18 metres.  

There are three options available to you to complete this course: 

Learn in resort

This is the traditional version of the Open Water course. The course duration is approximately three to four days, as we understand that each individual learns at a different pace and that some skills and techniques may take a little more practice to reach a comfortable and confident level.   

The course consists of five theory sessions and five pool training sessions, plus four open water dives. This course will teach you a range of skills, which will enable you to dive in a safe and enjoyable environment as a buddy pair. Equipment is usually included for the course duration. 

E-learning

Many dive centres also offer an e-learning version of the Open Water course, and this has become a popular way to learn to dive. 

In this version, you complete the theory elements of the course online, before your holiday, and at your own pace. This is done via a well-structured online course, including training videos and opportunities to check what you have learnt. 

The practical elements of the course are done on your holiday and can generally be completed within two days. This gives you more time on your holiday to make some fun dives and cement your skills, or enjoy other activities. 

Referral courses

The third option is a referral course. This option involves completing the theory and pool sessions with a local dive centre in the UK, receiving a referral certificate. The ocean dives are then completed while on holiday with another dive centre to complete the course. 

It's another great way to free up time to enjoy more dives or experiences on your holiday. It's important that both dive centres provide courses with the same certification agency, however; something the friendly Regaldive team are happy to guide you through. 

Please note that all those taking the Open Water course will need to purchase an Open Water manual or e-learning training materials. 

Other introductory course options

Discover Scuba Diver

This one day course lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The Discover Scuba Diving course generally includes one pool session and one open water dive, and counts towards an Open Water qualification. The dive training will teach you some basic diving concepts and skills, with the option to continue with further courses. Equipment is usually included.

Scuba Diver

Perfect for holiday divers or people who only plan to dive a couple of times a year. This is a 2-day course with three theory sessions, three pool sessions and two open water dives. Throughout the course, you learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive techniques and the equipment you use. Once completed, it qualifies you to dive to 12 metres with a Divemaster. This course can follow on from a Discover Scuba Diving course and be followed by further dive training, within one year, to achieve full Open Water diver certification. Equipment is usually included.

Please note: Prices, contents and structure of courses may vary slightly in different resorts. 

Which Is The Best Course For Me?

There are several ways of starting out. All the courses we offer are integrated so that every bit counts towards your next qualification. This means you can learn at your own pace and fit it in with your timescale and budget. You can even start before you go on holiday!

How Fit Do I Have To Be To Learn To Dive?

Diving is an exciting sport, but you don't have to be an Olympic athlete to take part. People of all ages, shapes and sizes can dive! For safety, you should be able to swim 200m unaided and be confident in the water. There's a health checklist you should consult before deciding to take the plunge. Contact us for more details.

PRE-BOOK FOR BEST VALUE

We recommend that you pre-book your dive course as part of your holiday package. This guarantees the best price for you and secures your place. If you're unsure about which course to sign up for, then our reservations team will be happy to advise you - contact us to find out more.

Who Will Teach Me To Dive?

Both PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) and SSI (Scuba Schools Internation) are internationally recognised organisations which coordinate training. All the dive centres and schools used by Regaldive are PADI or SSI accredited and operate to the same professional standards. Many of our centres are PADI 5 Star Career Development Centres and are award-winners in their field. Some of our training partners also offer courses from the courses from the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) or RAID (Rebreather Association of International Divers).