Scuba Diver

The PADI Scuba Diver course in Zanzibar is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course. If you’re short on time but want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver rating might be right for you Especially if you expect to go scuba diving primarily with a dive guide. Maximum depth of 12 meters under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster or Instructor.

This course is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification if that’s your ultimate goal.    

Scuba Divers are qualified to:

• Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet.
• Obtain air fills, rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in dive activities as long as properly supervised.
• Continue dive training by completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification and taking certain specialty diver courses.

The PADI Scuba Diver course consists of three main phases:

• Knowledge Development (eLearning, independent study, or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving – just the first three of five sections of the Open Water Diver course.
• Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills – just the first three of five dives of the Open Water Diver course
• Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore – just two of four dives of the Open Water Diver course.

To enroll in a PADI  Diver course (or Junior Scuba Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can try it first through the Discover Scuba Diving program.