Our group special offers are ideal for clubs, dive centres, or even groups of friends wishing to dive together. Please contact Regaldive's group travel specialists on 01353 659999 for help planning and organising your group dive trip.

Here are some of our best group special for around the world. The FREE places below relate to the 'boat space' and do not include flights. Please ask Regaldive regarding group offers for other liveaboards:

Red Sea

M/Y Superior & M/Y Elite are spacious vessels with an experienced crew

• 7 pay full price + 1 free, 14 pay full price + 2 free, 21 pay full price + 3 free
• Spacious 37m vessel with range of cabin options for up to 25 divers
• FREE Nitrox as standard!

M/Y Asmaa is an excellent-sized vessel for dive clubs to charter 

• 9 pay full price + 1 free, 16 pay full price + 2 free
• Ideal group vessel at 28m accommodating up to 18 divers across 9 twin cabins
• Southern itineraries out of Port Ghalib, cuts down on travelling time
• FREE Nitrox as standard!

Caribbean, St Kitts & Saba

Caribbean Explorer II allows you to discover what the Leeward Islands have to offer

• 5 pay full price + 1 free
• 10 pay full price + 2 free 
• 15 pay full price + 3 free 

THAILAND

The Junk provides an amazing playground for new divers and those with more experience, ideal for your next club trip.

•  8 pay full price + 1 free
• 16 pay full price + 2 free 

TRUK LAGOON

Truk Odyssey allows you to experience this bucket list location with your buddies! 

•  8 pay full price + 1 free
• 16 pay full price + 2 free 

maldives

This location is the perfect dive destination to get your buddies together and share the cost. 

MV Emperor Serenity                           

• 7 pay full price + 1 free                    
• 14 pay full price + 2 free                 
• 23 pay full price + 3 free                            

MV Emperor Voyager                                        

• 9 pay full price + 1 free
• 18 pay full price + 2 free

MV Emperor Leo

• 7 pay full price + 1 free
• 14 pay full price + 2 free
• 21 pay full price + 3 free

For the latest Worldwide Group Offers call Regaldive on 01353 659999

With more than 35 years’ experience organising group diving holidays, your holiday is in safe hands. Whether you're a dive centre, a BSAC Club or a small group of friends, we can take the worry out of organising your next diving adventure.

From the Red Sea to Truk Lagoon, our friendly team will look after every aspect of your holiday and know the best options to ensure a smooth and enjoyable group diving holiday.  

Why book a Group diving holiday with us

• Call on over 35 years’ experience arranging group diving holidays
• Benefit from group offers starting from just six divers
• Experience first class, personal service
• Select from over 30 outstanding diving destinations
• Enjoy full financial protection on your holiday

First-Class, Personal Service

You can be assured of the best possible service from our specialist and dedicated team. Group bookings are usually handled by the same travel consultant from beginning to end, allowing your booking to be processed smoothly and efficiently from start to finish. We also pride ourselves on being as flexible to your needs as possible.

DIVE CENTRES & BSAC CLUB GROUPS

We partner with dive centres and dive clubs across the UK and beyond. In addition to generous group offers, we offer remuneration to PADI and SSI dive centres, and are an official travel partner for BSAC, providing further booking incentives for your club members.

Please note that, in order to benefit from Regaldive’s financial protection as an ATOL bonded tour operator, transactions must not be made by individuals through the dive centre or club. Instead, they must be made directly to us in order to receive full financial protection.

Group Offers - BIG savings

Our group offers are hard to beat with groups qualifying for discounts in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, South-east Asia, the Caribbean and beyond. 

Group offers for just eight divers are available with select liveaboards in the Red Sea and the Caribbean. More commonly, offers are available for groups of 10, 12 or 16 divers. Depending on your group, you have the flexibility to decide how to use your group discount. 

Our specialists will be delighted to help you find the most cost-effective option for your group and share plans and ideas with you to help guide you to the best option. 

Check out Regaldive's great FREE place group offers below. 

For Liveaboard group offers, even for only 5 divers, please click here

LIVEABOARD SUGGESTIONS FOR GROUPS

Liveaboards are a great way to dive, and ideal for groups, clubs and dive centres. Here are just a few of the options available.

RED SEA

An iconic destination for divers, this perennial favourite offers great value and great diving; perfect for groups.

Emperor Superior

The Emperor Superior is a spacious vessel at 37 metres in length, with a highly experienced crew. She can accommodate up to 26 guests. Throughout the year, she offers a range of itineraries out of Hurghada visiting the finest dive sites of the northern Red Sea. Group offers are available for just eight divers, with further incentives for larger groups. Nitrox is offered for free as standard, and all park and port fees are included in the standard boat price.

Emperor Asmaa

Ideal for smaller groups or those on a keen budget, the Emperor Asmaa may be relatively simple by modern standards, but she and her crew are loved by divers. She operates itineraries out of Port Ghalib to the southern Red Sea for up to 18 divers. Group incentives are available for groups of 10 or for full charters. As with all boats in the Emperor Fleet, Nitrox is free and park and port fees are included in the standard boat price.

THE MALDIVES

This famous location is the perfect destination to get your dive buddies together and share the cost.

Carpe Diem

Join a cruise on the Carpe Diem or others in the Carpe fleet and benefit from group offers from just six divers. What’s more, if you travel in low or shoulder seasons (usually May to December) you can benefit from early booking discounts too!

Emperor Leo

This comfortable vessel can accommodate up to 24 divers and offers excellent value, with incentives available for groups of eight divers or more. Nitrox and local bed tax is included in the standard boat price.

Emperor Voyager

Accommodating a maximum of 20 divers, the smaller size of the Emperor Voyager brings a great possibility of a full charter for your dive group. Nitrox and local bed tax is included in the standard boat price.

CARIBBEAN

Caribbean Explorer II

The Caribbean Explorer II allows you to discover what the Leeward Islands have to offer. This well-loved liveaboard begins in either St Maarten or St Kitts and visits the beautiful dive sites of the Saba Marine Park. Accommodating just 18 divers in nine en suite cabins, offers are available for groups of just six divers, with further incentives for larger groups and full charters.

THAILAND

The Junk

The Junk provides an amazing playground for new divers and those with more experience, ideal for your next club trip, especially if you have a range of experience levels. Twin, triple and quad cabins help to ensure great value.

TRUK LAGOON

Truk Odyssey

The Truk Odyssey has decades of experience operating in Truk Lagoon, and excels in groups and dive clubs, allowing you to experience this bucket list location with your buddies. Accommodating up to 18 passengers, offers are offered for groups of nine or more, with a further incentive for full charters.

RESORT-BASED SUGGESTIONS FOR GROUPS

RED SEA

Camel Dive Hotel

This award-winning dive resort in the heart of Sharm el Sheikh is an outstanding option for groups looking to explore the colourful dive sites of this region. Group incentives apply for 11 divers or more, and if you have a group of 15, you can even have your own private boat.

Roots Red Sea

Another award-winning dive resort, Roots Red Sea is set up perfectly for groups, catering for a diverse array of interests including school and university groups, dive clubs and photography groups. The on-site Pharoah Dive Club is also BSAC affiliated.

MALTA

Sands Apartments

Malta’s is a great option for a short break from the UK and works well for those looking to complete some training overseas, or those looking to fun dive. Versatile and comfortable apartments cater for a wide variety of options. Our partner dive centre is BSAC affiliated and excellent with groups. 

MEXICO

Allegro / Pro Dive International

With direct flights, great value accommodation, Cenotes and colourful reefs, Mexico’s east coast is a popular option for dive groups looking to explore farther afield. In quieter months, group offers are often available on both diving and select accommodation. 

PHILIPPINES

Evolution Dive Resort

Malapascua is a real favourite amongst divers, and it's not just the thresher sharks they're drawn to. This little island offers great value, has a great vibe and plenty of excellent dive sites to enjoy. Groups of 10 or more divers benefit from special group incentives.

BONAIRE

Buddy Dive Resort

Rent a ‘ute, throw in some tanks, go explore! That’s the beauty of Buddy Dive Resort’s unique Dive ‘n’ Drive package; a great option for groups. Flexible accommodation options also add to the appeal. Group incentives start from just ten divers.

Let Us Help You Plan Your Next Adventure

Whether your group is interested in courses, daily diving or liveaboards we will be happy to help you plan your next adventure. 

Get in touch with our friendly team today!

You don't have to book your entire holiday package through Regaldive in order to be able to take advantage of our fantastic dive pack and course prices. If you have already booked your flights and arranged your accommodation, consider making the most of Regaldive's excellent prices and booking your diving in advance. 

Advantages in booking your diving in advance:

1. You can be confident that the dive centre you will be booked with is a safe and reputable dive centre.
2. If you are travelling during a busy time (and remember that just because it is not a busy time in the UK to travel, does not apply to other nationalities from other countries), there is no guarantee that the dive centre will be able to offer you what you would like in the timescale you have in mind. This applies to courses in particular, where diver to instructor ratios change according to the course type, the age of people participating, prevailing local conditions etc.
3. In the majority of cases, you will pay less for your dive package when reserving in advance, due to the agreements we have in place with our longstanding suppliers. Sometimes, one forgets to take into account local taxes, bank charges, fixed local exchange rates and local credit card charges before calculating the true cost of booking direct.
4. Divers may get caught out if the dive centre you have booked with goes bust. All monies paid to Regaldive are 100% financially secure.

In short, booking your diving in advance gives you more peace of mind! 

Check out Regaldive's fantastic Red Sea dive pack and course offers

Diving only bookings are also available for Regaldive's range of other destinations around the world.

Please note: Diving only bookings are normally subject to an administration fee of £15 per person.

Fancy a few days diving? We thought so! 

With more pressures on our time than ever before, and flight departures offering improved flexibility, Regaldive are finding it increasingly common to arrange short breaks for our keen divers itching to get their diving fix!

If you just can't find time for a full one or two week diving holiday but would love to don mask and fins and slip into your wetsuit for at least a few days of fantastic warm water diving this summer, then Regaldive may just have the perfect solution. 

For many years we've been arranging shorter breaks on request for our clients, but recently we've noticed a real trend for four or five night stays, with long weekends or mid-week mini getaways on the increase. With a great amount of choice in flight connections, Regaldive are pleased to be able to offer the flexibility to stay four or five nights in either the Red Sea, Lanzarote or Malta & Gozo.

Malta & Gozo

The Maltese Islands are renowned for their spectacular underwater topography, fascinating history and beautiful clear waters. The islands can be reached from the UK in just over three hours, making a short break an attractive option.

Malta truly offers something for every diver. The island's history as disputed land has led to an impressive collection of ship, plane and submarine wrecks that have really put Malta on the map for wreck diving. Dozens of shipwrecks, historic and artificial mean that Malta is a key technical diving destination but it's also an ideal place to learn to dive.

Gozo is one of the few remaining unspoilt Mediterranean islands and a haven for divers', with its simple, rural charm. Underwater arches and tunnels have been carved out of the coastline and offer divers endless points of interest around its 27-mile coastline of natural rugged beauty and normally great underwater visibility.

With several flight departures each week, travel for four or five nights and enjoy up to three dives per day - plus night dives! Log up to 10 dives in just three days! 

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Situated just off the coast of Africa, Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands. Only four hours flight away, Lanzarote is an ideal destination for UK divers: combining year-round warm temperatures and stunning diving. 

Lanzarote's volcanic landscape that is so impressive on the surface is equally as awe-inspiring underwater, with lava flows and cave formations providing divers with some fantastic areas to explore. 

Divers are well catered for thanks to the balmy climate and stunning diving, including reefs, caves and wrecks. Lanzarote is suitable for divers of all levels, offering bays protected by rocky outcrops suitable for beginners as well as plenty of options for the more experienced diver, with many drop-offs, wrecks and caves to explore. The harbour wall wreck dive site is a designated Underwater Park containing a number of wrecks. 

The rocks are covered in anemones, sponges and soft corals and are home to a variety of marine life, including grouper, tuna, barracuda, monkfish, moray, octopus, rays and seahorses. At certain times of the year, it is also possible to see dolphins and whales.

With the convenience of regular flights from most regional UK airports, divers can travel for four or five nights and maximise their diving time with the convenience of a four-hour flight from the UK.

Sardinia

Fancy diving somewhere a little different? The island of Sardinia has a colourful history, warm climate, a scenic coastline and some intriguing underwater highlights. It’s also a fantastic destination to take your non-diving, beach-loving friends. Flight time is only 2 hours 20 minutes. There are several charter and scheduled airlines flying regularly, in season from May to October.

Divers head to the Emerald Coast in the North East to dive the sites of the marine park in La Maddalena archipelago, Palau Sardinia and Lavezzi (Corsica). Suitable for all abilities the topography is granite, with swim-throughs, overhangs, sponge-encrusted caves, huge gorgonian fans and drop-offs. Plus there’s the wreck of the Angelika cargo ship to explore. Marine life is plentiful and expect to see plenty of nudibranch, spiny lobster and octopus plus huge grouper, Mediterranean eagle rays and barracuda at the 40+ dive sites in the region.

The sheltered bays and shallow waters make this an excellent place for those taking their first bubbles. Our local PADI 5-star resort partner provides a comprehensive range of PADI courses as well as daily diving trips. Water temperatures are between 19 and 25°C in summer and autumn, dropping to 15°C in early spring.  

Red Sea

One of the best dive destinations in the world, the Red Sea is just a five-hour flight from the UK, making a long weekend or mid-week getaway a real possibility. Take advantage of regional departures and choose from a range of Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada, El Gouna, Safaga, Marsa Alam and Hamata - for anything from three to six nights!  

Give Regaldive a call on 01353 659999 to ask a member of our team for more information on our short breaks. Why not see if you can fit in a few extra days of diving this summer! 

Find out more about diving in Malta & Gozo

Find out more about diving in Lanzarote

Find out more about diving in the Red Sea

Technical Diving Course Requirements >Please note: Structure of courses may vary slightly in different resorts. 

Technical diving is fast becoming a popular sport with divers looking to go that bit deeper, for that bit longer, in safety. Participating in Technical diving courses can provide exhilarating dives, not open to recreationally trained divers. Silent canyons, deep wrecks and imposing walls can be accessed outside the realm of the usual dive profile.

PADI Tec Rec, BSAC and TDI courses available include; Nitrox, decompression courses, mixed gas courses and rebreather courses.

Dive Courses

Regaldive offer a range of Technical Diving courses to suit your needs, but below is sample of the most popular, as well as an outline of the pre-requisite levels of experience and qualifications required.

We also recommend that divers have a reasonable level of fitness and strength, as some of the kit is heavy!

Technical Diving Course Requirements

PADI Tec Rec

Tec 40 Course

The Tec 40 is the first subdivision of the full PADI Tec Deep. You will learn to how to use decompression software and dive computers to plan and make decompression dives with no more than 10 minutes of total decompression and not deeper than 40 metres / 130 feet. You will use a single cylinder of decompression gas with up to 50% oxygen (EANx50) to add conservatism to the required decompression.

Course Duration - 3 Days

Tec 45 Course

The Tec 45 course picks up where Tec 40 leaves off and takes your training as a Tec diver further and deeper. It is the second sub-course in the full PADI Tec Diver course. You will learn the skills, use of equipment and planning needed to dive to a maximum of 45 metres / 145 feet. You will acquire the knowledge to plan and execute single and repetitive decompression dives using a single stage cylinder of EANx or oxygen to accelerate or add conservatism to the decompression stops.

Course Duration - 3 Days

Tec 50 Course

This course completes your training as an entry-level Tec diver taking you past the limits of recreational diving. During your training you will make actual decompression dives as deep as 50 metres / 165 feet. You will be using enriched air Nitrox and / or oxygen for decompression and use desktop decompression software to create custom dive tables and plan your dives. By the end of the course you will qualify to make technical decompression dives independently.

Course Duration - 3 Days

TDI Programmes

TDI Helitrox Course

The Helitrox course examines the theory, methods and procedures for planned staged decompression diving utilizing Helium in the breathing mixture. The objective of this course is to train divers how to plan and conduct a standard staged decompression dive not exceeding a maximum depth of 45m. No more than 20% helium is permitted in the mix and no less than 21st oxygen.

This can be taught as a standalone course or in combination with Advanced Nitrox.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Have a minimum certification of TDI Advanced eanx (or equivalent)
• Show proof of 50 logged open water dives.

Course Duration: Four dives are required, with two dives deeper than 30m. Generally 3 days.

If Advanced Nitrox is taught in conjunction with the Helitrox course only a total of six dives are required. Generally 5 days.

TDI Advanced Trimix

The TDI Advanced Trimix Diver course is the top level of training for open circuit divers wishing to dive to depths as deep as 100 metres / 330 feet utilizing hypoxic levels of oxygen (below 17 percent). This course is perhaps one of the most informative and challenging and upon completion you are among some of the most elite divers.

Prerequisites

• Minimum of 18 years old
• Minimum of 100 logged dives, with more than 25 deeper than 30m
• An existing Extended Range diver or Trimix diver (or equivalent from a different agency)

Course duration: Four dives with a minimum accumulation of 100mins of bottom time. Generally, 5 days.

BSAC Courses

BSAC Evolution & Inspiration CCR

This is the entry level certification course for divers wishing to utilize a Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) for air diving. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits and hazards and proper procedures of diving a CCR and developing basic CCR diving skills to a maximum of 40m using an air diluents for minimal decompression diving.

Prerequisites

• Minimum of 18 years
• BSAC Sports diver (or equivalent)
• Have a minimum of 50 logged dives
• BSAC advanced nitrox diver (or equivalent)

Course duration: 8 open water lessons with a minimum of 380 minutes. Generally 5 – 6 days.

Regaldive recommend the destinations of Malta or Egypt if divers are travelling from the UK to partake in these courses. Please ask Regaldive for information and quotes on the dive centres that have the facilities to run these courses.

Please note that prices, contents and structure of courses may vary slightly in different resorts.

BSAC stands for the British Sub Aqua Association. It's our main dive association in the UK, and there are BSAC dive clubs all over the country.  

There are also some BSAC dive centres overseas, and it's possible to complete BSAC courses or gain more experience of diving at a BSAC dive centre as part of your holiday with Regaldive in Egypt, Malta, Tobago and Lanzarote.  

What's more, Regaldive is a BSAC Travel Partner which means that BSAC Divers who supply a valid membership number at the time of enquiry, can qualify for a 6% discount on Regaldive package holidays. We even arrange holidays for dive clubs! Read more to find out about our BSAC courses for beginners and qualified divers, and referral courses.

 Why book a BSAC course with us?

• Complete your BSAC training in warmer waters 
• Gain experience on your holiday with an overseas BSAC dive centre 
• Enjoy discounts on your scuba diving holiday 
• Superb incentives on group diving holidays with your dive club 
• Benefit from full ATOL protection on your holiday 

DIVING WITH BSAC DIVE CENTRES OVERSEAS 

Being a BSAC diver does not mean always diving in chilly UK waters. As a BSAC diver, you can explore the world on an underwater adventure with Regaldive! 

For those looking to complete BSAC courses or gain more experience of diving with BSAC in Egypt, we’ve partnered with Pharoah Dive Club in El Quseir. An outstanding destination for training, this award-winning dive resort has a range of excellent shore diving sites available and teaches the full spectrum of BSAC courses, including Ocean Diver, Sport Diver and Dive Leader. 

We also work with Tobago Dive Experience in Tobago, Safari Divers in Lanzarote and Maltaqua in Malta. All are BSAC affiliated, teaching BSAC courses or allowing BSAC divers to gain experience of diving overseas, yet in a familiar environment. 

All our holidays are ATOL bonded, ensuring peace of mind and complete financial protection for BSAC divers. 

Enjoying a dive club holiday

BSAC is the UK's largest dive club with over 30,000 members in over 1,000 branches. Its history goes back over 70 years, and it's recognised as a standard-setter and innovator in the field of sport diving around the world. 

Branch diving trips to overseas venues for diving holidays are increasing all the time, and we're here to help in making your dive club holidays memorable for all the right reasons, offering full financial protection and peace of mind for your dive branch.

Clubs looking to improve the skills of their BSAC divers overseas can complete a range of courses, including open water diver certification at our partner BSAC dive centres.

Alternatively, we can arrange diving holidays for dive club groups to any of our destinations, with a special travel partner discount for BSAC members and attractive benefits for group travel. Speak to our friendly team today on 01353 659999 to start planning your next dive adventure into the underwater world!

Beginner BSAC DIVE COURSEs

BSAC Experience Scuba:

After some training in basic dive skills and learning about dive techniques and equipment, you scuba dive in confined water with a BSAC qualified instructor to make sure you get maximum enjoyment from your first scuba experience and can build confidence. After this course you'll know if diving is the sport for you and if it is, you could then go on to start the BSAC Ocean Diver course.

• Depth: 6 metres
• Duration: 1/2 day

BSAC Ocean Diver:

This course is your first step into the world of scuba diving and will result in a certification that is recognised worldwide. It's a challenging yet fun combination of theory and practical training, where you learn to use your dive kit properly and safely. Once you've completed this course, you really are a diver, and you can join our daily diving trips. BSAC Ocean Divers are qualified to go on dives with similarly qualified divers. 

There are seven classroom lessons, a theory assessment, a swimming assessment, five sheltered water sessions and five open water lessons. A minimum of 120 minutes will be spent underwater.

• Depth: 20 metres
• Duration: four days

BSAC DIVE COURSES for QUALIFIED DIVERS

BSAC Sports Diver:

This 4-day course develops the skills learned in the Ocean Diver course, building greater confidence and knowledge. You will gain skills and experience of diving in several different conditions. On completion, you will be qualified to dive to 20 metres (if you choose to do the post qualification progress dives, the depth is increased to 35 metres) and will have gained knowledge of decompression stop diving. In addition, your abilities to assist other divers and use Nitrox will be developed. 

• Pre-requisite: qualified as BSAC Ocean Diver
• Depth: 20 metres
• Duration: four days

BSAC Dive Leader:

As a BSAC dive leader, you're becoming an expert in your field. You'll be competent in dive leadership & rescue skills and eligible to take BSAC instructor exams (after attending the Instructor Foundation Course). You'll be able to plan and lead dives, manage rescue situations and be qualified to dive to 50 metres after progression. 

• Pre-requisite: qualified as BSAC Sports Diver with 'Depth Experience'
• Depth: 30 metres (but qualified to dive to 50 metres with progression dives)
• Duration to be confirmed with booking

BSAC REFERRAL COURSES

If you've started your BSAC diving course in the UK, you can complete the course overseas in warmer waters as part of your holiday with Regaldive. This is known as a referral course. Please speak to the friendly Regaldive team to discuss your requirements. Don’t forget to bring along your BSAC Qualification Record Book, showing proof of having completed the first part of the course!

The minimum age for most courses is 12 years, with some courses requiring participants to be at least 14 years of age. All participants must complete a Medical Self Declaration form. 

Please note that prices, contents and structure of courses may vary slightly in different dive centres. Certification fees are at your own cost and are payable locally for your chosen course. Loan of dive equipment and loan of manuals is normally included. 

Once you've qualified as a PADI Open Water Diver, the underwater world is literally your oyster. You can advance through the diving system and develop your skills in various speciality areas such as wreck, deep or drift diving. These will not only broaden your enjoyment but will also increase your experience and confidence. Rescue skills can be achieved and developed in the highly acclaimed Rescue Diver Course, particularly recommended for those wishing to take their diving possibilities further. 

For anyone looking to experience a liveaboard, taking the Advanced Open Water course is an essential step. The course will allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres and take part in all the dives on offer. It's a minimum requirement on many liveaboards. The ability to dive with Nitrox instead of air is highly recommended.

It's easy to further your dive education as part of your holiday with Regaldive in a safe and fun environment. In our opinion, continuing your scuba diving adventure with an Advanced Open Water Diver course is one of the best moves you can make!

Why book your advanced open water course with us?

• Learn additional diving skills specific to your interests
• Be more confident in and around the water
• Gain the qualifications required to enjoy the liveaboards to the full
• Better understand the aquatic world
• Dive where only divers with advanced training can dive

Recommended dive courses for your next diving holiday

Regaldive’s professional partner dive centres offer a range of Advanced diving courses to suit your needs. Below, you'll find our most popular courses to complete as part of your next diving holiday.

These course can be completed in resort before embarking on other adventures, and can even be offered as part of many liveaboard experiences to save time and money. 

Advanced Open Water Course

The Advanced Open Water Course generally allows you to build on your Open Water skills and expand your diving experience. It's the next step on the diving ladder, and a great fun course providing a wide variety of practical experiences.

The Advanced Course generally takes two days and consists of five training dives. A deep dive to 30 metres and a navigation dive are compulsory. Your other three dives are chosen from a range of options on offer at the dive centre or from the liveaboard, including wreck diving, night diving, Nitrox, buoyancy and underwater photography. Equipment is usually, but not always, included as part of the course. 

The theory elements of the Advanced Open Water dives are usually provided electronically to allow the study elements in advance of your dives. Divers wishing to do their Advanced Open Water Course will need to purchase an Advanced Open Water manual or e-learning package in advance. 

Please note that an extra fee may be payable in resort for some of the elective dives. There's a minimum age limit of 12 for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Some Advanced courses also include extra dives, so please check with us for details.

Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course

The Enriched Air Diver course is a short course giving recreational divers the knowledge to plan and execute recreational Nitrox dives. Nitrox is a blend of air with slightly higher oxygen content that increases both your safety and your dive time at optimal depths. It's highly recommended for those looking to complete some more advanced dives, or those looking to enjoy multiple dives each day, for example during a liveaboard diving holiday. 

The Nitrox course is a ‘dry’ course, meaning that it consists of online and classroom study only. You’ll then be able to put your knowledge and skills as part of a normal fun dive The course is an easy addition to a resort based or liveaboard diving holiday, and offered in most locations.

Divers wishing to do their Enriched Air Course will need to purchase the learning materials separately.

OTHER Speciality COURSES TO FURTHER YOUR DIVE EDUCATION

Rescue Diver Course

The rescue diver course allows you to expand your knowledge and experience beyond the recreational. The Rescue Diver course is one of the most rewarding courses because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well-being of other divers.

Rescue diver students are required to complete five knowledge development segments and the final exam, prepare an emergency assistance plan, demonstrate a number of rescue skills in open water and participate in two rescue scenarios. The course typically last between 3–4 days and is open to qualified Advanced Open Water divers (or equivalent).

Please note that the Emergency First Response (EFR) qualification is required, or proof of other CPR first aid course, within the last two years.

Divers wishing to do their Rescue Diver Course will need to purchase the manual or online training materials from the certification agency.

Divemaster Course

This course is the first step on the professional diving career ladder. The Divemaster course will give you the qualification you need to allow you to work as a Dive Guide. To take part, you must be 18 years or older, have proof of 40 logged dives, and hold both the PADI Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver qualifications.

The course consists of eight academic sessions and exams, various water and diving skills, rescue evaluation, producing a map of the local training site, emergency assistance plan and practical application.

Please note: Before certification, you need CPR and EFR qualifications and a valid medical certificate within the last 12 months. 

We are happy to answer your questions. Please call 01353 659999 or contact us.

Scuba diving is something that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Special training courses have been developed to introduce youngsters to just how fun and exciting breathing underwater can be! Regaldive offer a range of diving options for children and teenagers from age eight upwards, starting from taster sessions to SSI and Padi Junior Open Water diver qualifications.

With years of experience arranging safe, enjoyable scuba diving holidays, and highly professional dive centre partners around the world, you can be sure your little ones will be in safe hands learning to dive on a Regaldive holiday. 

Holidays can also be tailored to your needs, providing a mix of experiences for you and your family in and out of the water. 

WHY BOOK A Family Diving HOLIDAY WITH US?

• Over 30 years of experience arranging learn to dive holidays 
• Carefully selected range of partner dive centres 
• Highly professional tuition standards 
• Diving options for all the family 
• Tailormade itineraries with mix of experiences for all 
• Benefit from 100% ATOL Protection on your holiday 

BUBBLEMAKER COURSE FOR AGES 8–11 YEARS

The Bubblemaker programme is a fantastic introduction to the thrill of breathing underwater. With a qualified instructor and in the confines of a pool or safe, shallow area, your child can take their first exciting plunge. The course lasts for 1–2 hours, including a short theory section and a pool session. Equipment hire is usually included.

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING COURSE FOR AGES 10 AND OVER

This 1-day course allows kids to experience the thrill of diving, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Discover Scuba Diving includes one pool session and one open water dive, and counts towards an Open Water qualification. The training will teach some basic scuba skills and concepts, with the option to continue with further courses. Equipment hire is usually included.

JUNIOR OPEN WATER Diver FOR AGES 10 AND OVER

This is your child’s passport to the amazing underwater world! The Junior Open Water diver course follows exactly the same format as the adult equivalent. The course duration is four to five days, consisting of five theory and five pool dives plus four open water dives. This course will teach children a range of skills, which will enable them to dive in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Once qualified, children aged 10–12 years old must dive with a certified parent, guardian or instructor. The maximum depth to which youngsters can dive is specified as 12 metres for 10-11 year olds and 18 metres for 12-15 year olds. At 15 years old, juniors can further their dive training and upgrade to adult Open Water diver certification by applying for a new card.

Loan of equipment is usually included. Please note that all those taking the Junior Open Water course will need to purchase an Open Water manual.

It's also possible for children to take the e-learning version of the Open Water course, or the Open Water Referral course. Find out more about our learn to dive courses.

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

WHAT MAKES A GOOD PLACE FOR FAMILIES AND JUNIOR DIVERS

While most accredited dive centres will happily teach junior diving courses, we know that there are particular requirements that ensure maximum enjoyment for all. 

While the diving course can be quite immersive (pun intended), choosing a hotel or location that has other facilities that kids and families will enjoy can be a big plus. Swimming pools and other activities for kids and families can really add to the experience. Many larger hotels in Egypt put on daily activity sessions for children to enjoy, and sometimes evening entertainment too. 

Proper classrooms and diver friendly pools in which to practice skills is also very important, ensuring the time spent learning is quality time without distractions. 

Suitable dive sites are arguably even more beneficial for children than for adults learning to dive, with calm seas, clear water and a lack of strong currents really aiding the enjoyment and learning process. This ensures kids absolutely love their scuba diving experience and can focus fully on getting to grips with the skills and building their confidence. 

Finally, top quality dive centres with experienced instructors and well maintained facilities and equipment are key. At Regaldive, we only work with the best dive centres, giving you peace of mind that you'll have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience from beginning to end. 

Learn more about our recommended destinations to learn to dive or contact our friendly team for a chat on 01353 659999.

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 Open Water Course, 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 Club, Aquarius Diving Club and Camel Dive Club in the Red Sea for the SSI & PADI Open Water Diver course. 

If you're taking the e-learning Open Water course or similar, any fees already paid to the certifying agency cannot be refunded. The guarantee applies to the dive centre tuition and dives only. 

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! 

We offer 8-day learn to dive holiday packages in Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Soma Bay.

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).

Get more from your next holiday and embark on a totally new experience - learn to dive or take a scuba dive course with Regaldive! 

With over 30 years’ experience, booking a diving course as part of your holiday package ensures ultimate peace of mind. All the Red Sea and worldwide dive centres we feature have been carefully chosen for the excellent standards of training and facilities, ensuring the best attention at all times.

The Open Water course is your ultimate ticket to adventure, giving you the skills you need to experience scuba diving with a buddy or guide anywhere in the world! Options are also available to try diving for the first time on your holiday, or further your diving education with more advanced dive courses – all in a fun and safe environment.

Why book a Dive course holiday with us

• Benefit from over 30 years’ experience arranging diving holidays 
• Trust in professional, carefully selected partner dive centres 
• Enjoy the highest standards of tuition 
• Options available from beginner through to more advanced courses 
• Enjoy learning as a family, group of friends or dive club 
• Book with 100% financial protection 

Recommended destinations to complete a scuba diving course on your holiday  

The Red Sea is an ideal place to embark on any diving course as it offers superb weather conditions, award-winning dive schools and great value for diving courses and packages. The perfect combination for any diver! We've created dedicated holidays for learning to dive in Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Soma Bay.

We also offer a range of courses in other destinations around the world. From the turquoise waters of the Caribbean to the bustling coral reefs of South-east Asia, there are lots of choices to gain your Open Water certification or complete a scuba dive course as part of your holiday. Find out more about our recommended destinations with our helpful guide or speak to our friendly team on 01353 659999.

What diving courses can I complete on my diving holiday with Regaldive? 

At Regaldive, we offer a comprehensive range of diving courses for divers of all levels. Beginners wishing to Learn to Dive can choose from a number of options, whilst qualified divers can develop their skills on a variety of onward courses. Getting your Advanced Open Water Diver course is highly recommended before embarking on a first liveaboard adventure. A range of other BSAC Courses, Junior Diving or Technical Diving Courses options are also available.

Our experienced team can help you with a holiday for your family including diving, a group of friends or even your local dive club, tailoring the itinerary to your precise requirements. Contact us to kickstart your new life as a qualified scuba diver, or expand your diving knowledge and skills!