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PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Johannesburg, from First Breath to Instructor

Prices below show member and non-member rates. Where a course includes PADI learning materials, that's built into the total shown. Club membership is R1 000 and pays for itself fast.

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PADI Open Water Diver Course

Your internationally recognised licence to dive. Choose the pace that suits you. All options include online PADI course material, equipment fitting, unlimited pool sessions and certification.

3 Day Course: Express

Quick, easy. If you are a waterbaby, this is for you.

MemberR6 499
Non-memberR6 841
  • Group instructor, max 4 students
  • Online PADI Open Water course material
  • Equipment fitting and unlimited pool sessions
  • 1 day confined water, 2 days open water
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Private Course: VID (Very Important Diver)

Your own private course, your schedule!

MemberR8 587
Non-memberR9 039
  • Your own private instructor and schedule
  • Online PADI Open Water course material
  • Equipment fitting and unlimited pool sessions
  • Unlimited confined and open water dives
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See what learning to dive is like

A quick look at the PADI Open Water Diver Course with Scubaversity. Whether you are a waterbaby or a little nervous, there is a route that fits you.

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More Entry Level Dive Courses

No experience needed. Build your water skills, learn to snorkel, or get back in the water after a break.

PADI Snorkelling Course

Learn to snorkel and skin dive with confidence, from age 8 and with no experience needed.

All diversR2 500
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PADI Scuba Refresher (Reactivate)

Been out of the water a while? Reactivate your skills and confidence before your next dive.

All diversR1 500
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PADI Advanced, Rescue & Specialty Courses

Go deeper, dive with more confidence, and collect the specialty ratings on the way to Master Scuba Diver.

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Learn to prevent and manage dive emergencies. Challenging, rewarding, and the favourite course of many divers.

MemberR5 866
Non-memberR6 175
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PADI Specialty Diver Courses

Deep, Night, Wreck, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish ID, Shark Conservation, Sidemount and more, each a focused adventure.

Memberfrom R3 298
Non-memberfrom R3 298
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PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course

Extend your bottom time and dive longer. One of the most popular specialties, done mostly in theory.

MemberR3 298
Non-memberR3 298
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PADI Freediver Course

Learn to dive on a single breath. Build breath-hold, technique and calm underwater.

MemberR5 570
Non-memberR5 863
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PADI Professional Dive Training Courses

Turn your passion into a career. See the full pro pathway, meet our PADI Staff Instructors, or ask about the Blue Ocean Career Program.

PADI Assistant Instructor Course

The first half of instructor training. Start teaching and assisting under the supervision of a PADI Instructor.

TuitionR7 500
Course materials (once)R23 450
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PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

The complete path to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, finishing with the PADI Instructor Examination.

Full IDC, materials includedR42 950
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Tell us which course interests you and we will come back with dates, prices and the right first step. Prices include PADI materials where applicable.

How PADI Scuba Diving Courses Work

Diving builds up step by step, and every level opens up new places to explore. Here's the usual path:

Not sure where to start? Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll recommend the right first step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the PADI Open Water course take?

The course runs over 2 weeks: a Thursday evening session covering orientation, dry skills, and equipment fitting; pool sessions on the Saturday and Sunday; a lecture the following week covering dive planning (RDP) and safety; then open-water certification dives at Bass Lake or Miracle Waters over the closing Saturday and Sunday.

What is Discover Scuba Diving and how long does it take?

Discover Scuba is a supervised introductory dive session in the pool — no certification or prior experience needed, minimum age 10. It's the easiest way to try diving before committing to a full course.

Do prices include PADI materials?

Where a course includes PADI learning materials, that's built into the price shown above. Club membership (R1,000) brings the member rate down further and pays for itself quickly if you're doing more than one course.

Where do training sessions and certification dives take place?

Pool and classroom sessions are held in Gauteng at our own facility. Open-water certification dives take place locally at Bass Lake or Miracle Waters. Coastal trips to Sodwana Bay and Aliwal Shoal are separate, optional add-ons once you're certified.

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