PADI eLearning
Learn the essentials at your own pace with the included PADI eLearning.
Course
PADI Discover Scuba Diving (VIP)
| Audience | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Junior · Ages 10–14 | 140 CHF |
| From age 15 | 150 CHF |
Level
First-time experience
Age
Ages 10 and up
Duration
Approximately 45 minutes
Theory
PADI eLearning included
Discover scuba diving with a supervised introductory dive. PADI eLearning is included to help you learn the essentials before the practical session. After a briefing and an introduction to the equipment, you’ll practise your first skills and experience your first moments underwater with a PADI professional. No previous experience or certification is required.
You’ll also receive CHF 50 off a PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water course purchased from Swiss Diving within one month of your introductory dive. This deadline applies only to the purchase: you can complete the course later.
You’ll also receive CHF 50 off a PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water course purchased from Swiss Diving within one month of your introductory dive. This deadline applies only to the purchase: you can complete the course later.
For enquiries or bookings, contact us at info@swiss-diving.ch.
Course details
- Equipment and PADI eLearning included.
- One-to-one or in a private group (family or friends)
- Duration: approximately 45 minutes
- Bring swimwear, a towel and a smile.
- Requirements: be in good health and able to swim
- CHF 50 off a PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water course (see conditions in the description)
Why try scuba diving?
Discover what it feels like to breathe underwater without having to commit to a full course straight away.
Prepare for your experience with the included PADI eLearning.
Enjoy personalised guidance from a PADI professional.
A great first step before starting a scuba diving certification course.
Receive CHF 50 off a PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water course purchased from Swiss Diving within one month of your introductory dive. You can complete the course later.
What you’ll discover
- Discover scuba diving equipment and how it works.
- Learn to breathe through a regulator.
- Understand essential safety instructions.
- Discover the main underwater hand signals.
- Build your confidence gradually before the dive.
What happens during your introductory dive?
Briefing and equipment
Your PADI professional explains how the activity will unfold, introduces the equipment and covers important safety instructions.
First skills
Gradually get used to breathing underwater and practise a few simple skills to help you feel comfortable.
First dive
Then enjoy your first underwater experience with personalised guidance.
What’s included
- PADI eLearning
- Scuba diving equipment needed for your introductory dive
- Briefing and preparation
- Supervision by a PADI professional
- The dive included in the activity
What to bring
- Swimwear
- A towel
- A smile and a desire to discover scuba diving
Requirements
- Be at least 10 years old.
- Be in good health to take part in scuba diving.
- Be able to swim and feel sufficiently comfortable in the water.
Where does the introductory dive take place?
Swiss Diving organises activities and courses in French-speaking Switzerland. Dive sites are chosen according to the programme, participants’ experience levels and diving conditions.
MartignyValais
St-TriphonVaud
Want to continue?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous diving experience?
No. The introductory dive is designed for first-time divers, and no previous certification is required.
Is PADI eLearning included?
Yes. PADI eLearning is included in the price of your introductory dive.
How long does the activity last?
The activity lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Is equipment provided?
Yes. All equipment needed for your introductory dive is included.
Does the introductory dive lead to a certification?
No. It is an introductory experience. To earn a certification, you can then continue with the PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Open Water course.
How do I get CHF 50 off after my introductory dive?
You receive CHF 50 off the price of a PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water course if you purchase it from Swiss Diving within one month of your introductory dive. This deadline applies only to the purchase: you can complete the course later.