Discover Scuba

No experience, no problem! Join us for a Discover Scuba Experience in Cape Town, where beginners can explore kelp forests or a shipwreck with guided training in shallow water — no certification needed!
Duration

1-5 Hours

Max Depth

10 Meters

Min Age

10 Years Old

Dives

Depends On Option Selected

Pool Sessions

Depends On Option Selected

Price

From R2,200

Course Overview

Start Your Lifetime Diving Journey

Want to learn how to scuba dive in Cape Town but don't have the time to do a course with lessons that span over a number of days? Or, maybe you're thinking of taking up diving but you're just not sure if it’s the thing for you? If so, then the Discover Scuba Diving Course facilitated by Into the Blue Scuba Diving Center in Cape Town, is just what you are looking for!

Created by PADI as an introduction to scuba diving, it promises to be a fun and exciting way of learning to breathe underwater. Giving you the full experience of Scuba Diving. You learn get to experience the underwater world while your instructor takes care of the rest.

At Into the Blue we keep our Instructor to Student Ratio very small to ensure you feel safe at all times during your first experience underwater while also giving you knowledge to take forward if you decide to take the next plunge and take the PADI Open Water Course.

There are two ways of doing your Discover Scuba Experience.

Option 1 - Completely in the pool, where you’ll learn the basics of breathing underwater and using scuba equipment under the guidance of a qualified instructor.

Option 2 - This option combines an introductory session in confined water (Ocean with pool like conditions) with a real open-water dive. After learning and practicing the basics with your instructor, you’ll head into the open water and experience scuba diving in a natural marine environment.

 

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Details

Course Options

OPTION 1 – SCUBA DIVING IN THE POOL R2,200

Diving in the pool is for those who simply want to feel what it feels like underwater with all the scuba gear on. In this option the entire experience is conducted in our swimming pool and participants have the comfort and stability of a controlled environment, shallow water and the edges of the swimming pool. After a short briefing, participants get to try out diving with the equipment in our swimming pool under the supervision of a qualified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

Course schedule for pool dive:
The day starts at Into the Blue Dive Centre in Cape Town, where we meet at 8am. After registration, a PADI Instructor will give you a briefing and teach you how the scuba gear works. Then, when you are ready the fun starts as you get into the pool to take your first breath under the water!

We spend some time in the pool where we teach you a few skills, and play around under water as you experience the thrill of diving!

This experience roughly takes around 2 hours. However we don’t rush any experience so if you need some more time to become comfortable our Instructor will gladly help you for longer.

Pricing

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: Don’t train until you get it right, train until you can’t get it wrong.

Our focus is on giving you value for money - a quality, safe, and fun experience.
From R2,200
Included: Your scuba gear rental, dive school tuition, Pick-up and transport from your hotel and back if required, Wi-fi in our shop, Washing of any gear that you might use.

Prerequisites

To participate in this course: You need to be at least 10 years old You need to be reasonably healthy.
Why Choose CT Dive School

Unmatched Quality & Safety

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Top tier certification standard recognizing highest standards of diver training, safety and customer service.
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MAX 4 STUDENTS
We guarantee small groups per instructor to ensure close personal attention, optimal safety, and customized training.
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DIVERSE MARINE LIFE
Cape Town's unique temperate reefs feature ancient kelp forests, historic wrecks, playful seals and spectacular biodiversity.
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ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
No hidden costs. Premium wetsuits, regulators, masks, fins, and cylinders are fully included in the price.
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Learn from highly experienced, certified ocean professionals who live and breathe Cape Town diving.
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Key Highlights

Duration: between 1-5 hours depending on the option you choose
You have the option of doing it in a swimming pool or in the ocean around Cape Town
Bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, towel and a snack.
You must be at least 10 years old
Requirements

Course Prerequisites

Before diving, ensure you meet PADI’s basic health and swimming requirements. No prior diving experience is required!

You need to be at least 10 years old
You need to be reasonably healthy. Please download our medical questionnaire here.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

I have never dived before – can I do this experience?

Yes! This experience has been designed especially for people who have never dived before, or have no diving experience.

Do I need to be able to swim?

Yes, you do need to be able to swim and be comfortable in the water.

How fit do I need to be?

You don’t need to be uber fit to dive, but you do need to be reasonably healthy. You can download our medical questionnaire here and if you answer “yes” to any of the questions on there, you would need a doctors’ note to be able to dive. If you answer “no” to all if the questions, you do not need a doctors note.

Can I go dive on my own after I have finished this experience?

No – this experience is not a course that certifies you – it is only meant as a way to experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor. If you would like to get certified as a diver, you need to do the PADI Open Water Course.

I am thinking about going on to my Open Water Course – do I get any credit towards my Open Water Course for doing this experience

Yes! If you decide to go on with your Open Water Course with us within 3 months of doing your Discover Scuba Ocean dives with us, you get a R500 discount towards your Open Water course.

All-inclusive training

What's Included in the fee

Premium Scuba Gear Rental
Pick-up and transport from your hotel and back if required ( within the CBD area of Cape Town )
Free Wi-fi in our shop
PADI Digital Learning Materials
Pool & Confined Water Sessions
PADI DSD Processing
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Underwater Scenes & Diving Moments

Testimonials

What our divers say

My wife and I had a really great time diving with Into the Blue Cape Town in May. The gear you get is very good, including Scubapro Seawing Nova fins, 7mm wetsuits, gloves, boots, and even an extra vest to wear under the wetsuit. The water was quite cold at around 14°C, and since I normally only dive in tropical waters, I was a bit unsure at first. But with the gear provided, I was absolutely fine for the whole dive. My wife did shiver at the end of dives though. You could stop the dives at any time and one of the dive master would get you to the boat. We had an amazing time in the kelp forest and even saw a pyjama shark. On our first dive at North Paw, we were also lucky enough to see a seal right at the end of the dive, which was a really nice surprise. The whole day was very well organized and the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable. Unfortunately, we had to leave for the Garden Route the next day, otherwise we would definitely have booked another dive with them. Overall, it was a really great experience, and next time I am in Cape Town, I will for sure dive with Into the Blue again. Highly recommended.
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MK
Into the Blue took our family group of 10 out snorkelling and scuba diving. They were great in accommodating both the snorkellers and divers needs at the same time and keeping everyone happy. They went out of there way to make it such a special day, taking us to different sites and providing snacks and hot drinks after the dive /snorkel. Thank you so much ‘Into the Blue’! What a fantastic day!
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Thurl Abrahams
Great experience diving today - double tank dives in the kelp was an incredible experience...especially with the seals! It was cold...so be prepared! But the kit was great quality, the safety briefings were perfect and the diving with James as our dive guide was brilliant. Thank you to the full team...if you are in Cape Town...dive it!
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Alex James

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