Dive Into The New Year!

Start your 2026 adventure with a PADI eLearning course

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 conducted with care.

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New Year. New Dives. New You.

Stay certified and confident underwater with PADI Club™. Enjoy free refresher courses, up to 20% off eLearning, Scuba Diving® Magazine access, and more.

Popular eLearning Courses

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For Beginners
Open Water Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course
For Divers
Advanced Open Water
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For Divers
Drift Diver
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New Limited Edition Certification Card Designs Are Here!

Illustrated by Francesca Page, whose work blends science, storytelling and a deep love for the sea.

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.

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Plan Your 2026 Dive Adventures

January is when big dive dreams take shape. Lock in your New Year resolutions early and secure the world’s most in-demand dive trips before they fill up.

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Dive Travel, the PADI Way

For six decades, PADI has inspired people to explore the underwater world. PADI Travel turns that inspiration into real journeys by connecting our global dive community to unforgettable experiences worldwide.

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PADI Adventures™

Find and book scuba courses, snorkeling trips, and dives worldwide with thousands of dive centers at your fingertips.

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Make Waves for Sharks & Rays This Year!

Help PADI AWARE save sharks & rays in 2026 with a donation to launch of its global shark-saving program. Donate any amount for a chance to win a 7-night liveaboard trip to the Red Sea with airfare! 1 entry per donation. Get an exclusive AWARE whale shark hoodie when you donate $250 USD, a win for you & our oceans too!

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Explore and Protect the Underwater World With PADI

Turn your passion into purpose. Be part of the global movement to protect what lies beneath the surface

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Epic Diving Destinations To Visit for PADI's 60th Anniversary

Dive into some of the best dive sites, marine animal encounters and topside attractions.