SDI Scuba Discovery
Experience your first underwater breaths and discover scuba diving under the direct supervision of an SDI Professional in a controlled environment
Duration
1 day, 1 dive
Max Depth
9 metres / 30 feet
Level
Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience
Next Step
SDI Supervised Diver / SDI Open Water Scuba Diver
Overview
The SDI Scuba Discovery programme introduces prospective divers to the underwater world through a supervised scuba experience in a controlled environment.
This programme develops basic scuba skills, equipment familiarity, and underwater confidence while allowing participants to experience breathing underwater for the first time.
Training focuses on safety, comfort, buoyancy awareness, and simple underwater procedures, providing an ideal introduction to recreational scuba diving.
At N9BO℠, Scuba Discovery experiences are conducted in a supportive and professional environment designed to build confidence and create a safe first diving experience.
Course Facts
- Course name: SDI Scuba Discovery
- Level: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience
- Minimum prerequisites: Minimum age 10, Demonstrate comfort and adequate swimming skills
- Ratio: Maximum of 4 students per instructor (small groups recommended for quality training)
- Configuration: Students use standard recreational scuba equipment including mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy compensator device, regulator system, cylinder, weight system, depth gauge or dive computer
- Depth / environment: 9 metres / 30 feet, Swimming pools, Confined water environments, Open water training sites, Controlled diving environments
- Format: Knowledge development + equipment familiarisation + confined water skill development + supervised scuba experience + optional open water dive
- Duration: Approximately 1 day, 1 open water dive
What You’ll Learn
- Learn fundamental scuba safety principles and underwater communication
- Develop comfort breathing underwater and using scuba equipment
- Apply basic buoyancy and underwater movement skills
- Improve confidence, awareness, and comfort in the aquatic environment
- Experience the underwater world under the direct supervision of an SDI Professional
Prerequisites
- Be at least 10 years old.
- Demonstrate comfort and adequate swimming skills.
- Be medically fit for diving.
FAQ
SDI Scuba Discovery is an introductory scuba programme designed for individuals who want to experience scuba diving before enrolling in a certification course.
No.
Scuba Discovery is an experience programme and does not provide a scuba certification.
No.
The programme is specifically designed for beginners and first time divers.
Participants learn:
- equipment use
- underwater communication
- buoyancy awareness
- regulator use
- and basic underwater movement
Yes.
Many participants continue directly into:
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver
- SDI Supervised Diver
- and other SDI diver development programmes
Ready to Experience Scuba Diving?
Whether you want to try scuba for the first time, explore the underwater world, or see if diving is right for you, our team will help you enjoy a safe and memorable first diving experience.
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