The Way the World Learns to Dive

PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the most recognized dive training organization worldwide with over 30 million divers and counting. PADI Dive Instructors undergo rigorous training to ensure your scuba certification class is fun and safe.

Take Your Dive Experience Further With PADI Club

Join a global community, expand your dive skills, and stay current with gear trends, dive travel and conservation. Get FREE online scuba and safety refreshers, 20% off select eLearning courses, a Scuba Diving® magazine subscription + more benefits with PADI Club.

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Save 15% Off All Limited Edition eCard Designs!

Express your inner adventurer and love for the ocean. For a limited time, save 15% off all eCard designs. No promo code needed—just log in to your PADI account and choose any eCard. Don’t wait—this special deal is only available until 31 March, 2025!

Dive Travel

Our PADI Travel Scuba Experts can help you find the perfect destination, with a variety of marine life, and plan a dive adventure that’s fun, memorable, and as worry-free as possible.  Choose your dream vacation whether staying overnight on a diving boat or enjoying dive trips at a dive resort.

Top Places to Learn Scuba Diving

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world as you start your scuba diving and dive travel adventures.

Plan Your Palau Trip Now

Experience premier shark diving, stunning soft coral reefs, and intriguing wrecks in over 250 islands in Palau. Join a liveaboard to shuttle between the best dive sites.

Bucket List Dive Destinations

Plan your 2025 dive calendar with this list of iconic destinations, exclusive packages, and once-in-a-lifetime underwater experience.

Divers Provide Critical Data to Support Coral Reef Conservation Efforts

In collaboration with NOAA Coral Reef Watch, Reef-World Foundation, and PADI Dive Centers and Resorts, PADI AWARE Foundation’s latest coral bleaching survey project demonstrates real-world impact when the global dive community unites to Adopt the Blue and protect marine areas.

How MPAs Can Generate Billions for Coastal Communities

A new study supported by PADI and National Geographic Pristine Seas reveals that fully protecting dive sites could generate an estimated $2.7 billion in additional revenue for the scuba diving industry. More marine protected areas mean thriving marine life, stronger coastal economies, and an even more incredible dive experience.

The 5 Most Ridiculous Scuba Movie Moments Ever

Even top ocean movies can overuse creative license, leading to hilariously unrealistic scuba diving moments.