Learn to Dive

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).