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With your dive certification, you can explore the underwater world and open the door to unlimited adventure. Change your life! Become a diver.

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Popular Courses

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Certification Cards

Need a New Certification Card or Wish You Had a New Limited Edition Design?

Your certification card shows your PADI-certified diver status around the globe. Choose a design that represents you and your love for the ocean with a card that gives back. The Live Unfiltered Whale Shark design and PADI AWARE's Flight of the Whales and Great Hammerhead Shark cards donate $10 to ocean conservation and endangered species protection.

Support our blue planet and carry your card with pride. Get your mobile eCard, physical recycled card, or both – these designs won't last long!

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Celebrating Diversity in Diving Day Above and Below the Surface

This Diversity in Diving Day (May 21), we recognize that diversity in the scuba diving community is essential for promoting inclusivity and accessibility to people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. Encouraging a diverse community can not only inspire more individuals to explore and appreciate the beauty of the underwater world but also promote the protection of our oceans for future generations.

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Your Eyes Can Protect the Great Barrier Reef

Donate your screen time on the PADI Leaderboard today and create ocean change from home.

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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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Best Beginner Dive Destinations

Beginner-friendly dive destinations offer something for everyone – abundant marine life, sheltered bays, clear visibility, and more.

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Support Endangered Marine Life

When you travel to dive destinations featuring endangered marine life, you put monetary value on animals that are alive. Your travel choices may also help support citizen science programs.

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Discover Underwater Adventure in Your Backyard

A world of underwater experiences await you. PADI Adventures makes it easy to plan your next dive trip. Explore new local dive sites or hone your skills with a new dive course!

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