Who should take this course
Skin diving is snorkeling while making breath-hold dives to observe aquatic life, up close and personal. It’s a great way to explore the underwater world when you’re not able to scuba dive or if scuba diving just isn’t your thing. The PADI Skin Diver course teaches you how to enjoy watching life below the surface and comfortably venture underwater for short visits, whether you dive in a local freshwater lake or the big blue ocean, at home or on holiday at a dive destination.
To enroll in a PADI Skin Diver course, you must be at least 8 years old. You need adequate swimming skills and comfort in the water. No prior experience is required.
What will you learn
The PADI Skin Diver course teaches you about:
How to choose, adjust and use skin diving equipment.
Basic safety guidelines for being in and around the water.
Going on an optional skin dive at a local dive site.
What scuba gear will you use
The PADI Skin Diver course teaches you how to use basic snorkeling equipment including a mask, snorkel, fins, snorkeling vest, exposure protection like a wet suit and dive weights as needed. Check with Deep Blue Divers Staff about the gear you’ll need for this course and get advice about skin diving from your Deep Blue Divers PADI Professional.
