The ocean is another world
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The Way the World Learns to Dive

PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) has been the most recognized dive training organization worldwide for 60 years with over 30 million divers and counting. PADI Dive Instructors undergo rigorous training to ensure your scuba certification class is fun and conducted with care.

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Open Water Diver

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PADI’s 60th Anniversary Certification Cards Are Here!

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Dive Travel

Our PADI Travel Scuba Experts can help you find the perfect destination, with a variety of marine life, and plan a dive adventure that’s fun, memorable, and as worry-free as possible. Choose your dream vacation whether staying overnight on a diving boat or enjoying dive trips at a dive resort.

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Dive Caribbean Bliss

Calm seas, warm water, and great visibility make this season perfect for relaxed Caribbean diving.

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Dive Travel, the PADI Way

For six decades, PADI has inspired people to explore the underwater world. PADI Travel turns that inspiration into real journeys by connecting our global dive community to unforgettable experiences worldwide.

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Dive Courses Worldwide

Find and book scuba courses with thousands of PADI dive centers, near you or at your travel destination.

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Turn Your Passion for Diving Into a Force for Good

Show your love for the ocean this Valentine’s Day and salute 60 years of Seeking Adventure and Saving the Ocean. Join a Dive Against Debris, Sign up for an Ocean Conservation Course, Take the Ocean Pledge, Donate to PADI AWARE Foundation, and more!

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