Not at all. Discover Scuba is designed for complete beginners and is a relaxed introduction to breathing underwater.

Your qualified PADI instructor will explain everything clearly, guide you step by step, and work at a pace that feels right for you.

Not for Discover Scuba or Bubblemaker. You do, however, need to feel comfortable in the water.

Your experience takes place in our heated indoor pool, with your instructor alongside you throughout. We will take everything at a pace that feels right for you.

If you decide to continue to PADI Open Water Diver Part 1, you will need to complete a 200 metre swim and float or tread water for 10 minutes. There is no time limit for the swim, and you can use any stroke.

If Open Water is your goal but you are still building water confidence, speak to us before booking. We will help you decide on the best place to begin.

No. Your pool session is private for you, your family, or your friends. You will not be added to a group of strangers.

That means more attention from your instructor and the freedom to enjoy the experience at your own pace.

Allow around 75 minutes for your Discover Scuba or Bubblemaker experience.

There is time to get comfortable with the equipment, enjoy your underwater adventure, take photos, and relax with hot chocolate afterwards.

Please bring swimwear, a towel, and a t shirt or rash guard to wear in the pool.

We provide everything else, including your mask, fins, tank, regulator, and all scuba equipment.

Absolutely. Children can begin their underwater adventure from age 8 with our Bubblemaker experience.

It is a wonderful way to share something genuinely different as a family, and we will make sure the experience suits the age and confidence of everyone taking part.

Most people can dive safely. Before booking, every participant completes a short medical questionnaire so we can make sure diving is right for them.

Complete the medical questionnaire before booking. If anything needs further consideration, we will explain the next step clearly. In some cases, this may include approval from your doctor.

Your next step depends on your age and where you would like your diving journey to take you.

For students aged 12 and over, PADI Open Water Diver Part 1 is the natural next step. You will complete theory and private pool dives with us, then finish Part 2 with open water dives at Dive Academy or at a PADI Dive Centre anywhere in the world.

For children aged 10 and 11, Part 1 can be a brilliant way to build skills and confidence at home. We recommend completing Part 2 in warmer, clearer waters abroad.

For younger divers, Scuba Stars is a fun way to continue building confidence and skills.

Book PADI Open Water Diver Part 1 on the day of your Discover Scuba experience and receive £99 off.

No. You can begin PADI Open Water Diver Part 1 as a complete beginner.

Discover Scuba is simply a relaxed, private way to experience breathing underwater before committing to the full course. If you decide to continue on the day, you will receive £99 off Part 1, including your theory and private pool dives.