PADI Recreational Programs
The following information is taken from the official PADI site

Diving - the adventure of a lifetime.

Diving: relaxing, action-packed, tranquil, adrenaline pumping, adventurous - diving is all this and more - the choice is yours.

Can you imagine being in the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, surrounded by brightly coloured coral and fish. You and your buddy put on your dive equipment to enter the water and explore the abundance of marine life - all the while hovering weightlessly underwater. Or you could be off exploring the world famous Zenobia wreck, just a mile off the coast of Larnaca.

You're ready for anything because you've invested in the right training and have gained valuable hands-on experience. Is being prepared worth it? You bet!

One of the first things a diver learns is that there are many exciting dive environments that can be enjoyed under the right conditions and with the appropriate training. To help guide you in the right direction, we've listed the PADI programs offered by our PADI 5-Star Dive Centres and Resorts.

Click on the appropriate part of the flow chart to find out more about each program.

PADI Skin Diver

The PADI Skin Diver program takes your underwater adventures to new depths – literally!

During your program you'll learn about the equipment, diving science, the environment, problem management and the local area. In addition, you’ll practice techniques of breath hold skin diving, entering the water, checking your buoyancy, surface swimming, snorkel clearing. It'll also build your confidence in your skin diving abilities and help you to explore the mysteries of the aquatic realm.

The PADI Skin Diver program is also an excellent pre-training experience for children who want to explore the possibilities but are too young to dive with scuba in the open water or before trying the PADI Bubblemaker program.

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PADI Scuba Diver

Diver watching the fish swimming byThinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don’t have the time to put into a regular diver course? Now there’s a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time. The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for holidaymakers or for people who only plan to dive a couple of times a year.

As a module of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimising time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip. This program is a wonderful opportunity to explore the underwater world with the comfort and safety of having an experienced guide with you at all times. The knowledge and skills you learn in this program are just the beginning of an exciting array of courses and programs that await you. With a PADI Scuba Diver certification card, you will be able to obtain air fills, scuba equipment and other services for diving under supervision. After completing the program, you’ll want to continue your dive education and the PADI Open Water Diver certification to explore more dive opportunities. After completing the PADI Advance Open Water certification you’ll have the chance to participate in some of the many specialty courses including underwater photography, dry suit diving, or the Project AWARE fish identification Specialty.

During the course of the program you will use the PADI Open Water Diver Manual and Video or multimedia CD-ROM. Credit earned in this program can be used toward the Open Water Diver certification. The Open Water Diver course uses the same materials as the Scuba Diver course, so already you are on your way to continuing further dive adventures.

Anyone aged 15 or over qualifies for the PADI Scuba Diver program. If you are between the ages of 10 and 14, a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program is available. A PADI Instructor will ask you to complete some paperwork, which includes a medical questionnaire, Liability Release, and a Safe Diving Statement. After the paperwork is complete and you have the necessary signatures, it's time to dive!

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PADI Scuba Review

PADI's Scuba Review program is designed to get you back in the water - comfortably! You will benefit from a Scuba Review experience if you're:

• a certified diver and have been out of the water for a while
• looking to refresh your dive skills and knowledge
• a PADI Scuba Diver or a referral student diver and want to earn your Open Water Diver certificationan.
• an experienced diver seeking certification

The Scuba Review program consists of two parts - a Knowledge Review and a Confined Water Skills Review. The Knowledge Review segment covers basic safety information you learned during your entry-level training. The only material you need is the Scuba Tune Up Multimedia or the guidebook.

The Confined Water Skills Review will give you the opportunity to practice basic scuba skills. With guidance from a PADI Member, you will update and fine-tune your diving skills.

There is also an optional supervised open water dive. This recommended dive offers the opportunity to obtain an environmental orientation to a local site from a PADI Member as well as the comfort of supervised diving.

Anyone age 10 or older may participate in the Scuba Review program. You must have a scuba certification or be enrolled in a scuba training program to complete this experience.

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PADI Open Water Diver

Diver swimming through school of fishNow is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, a dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You will also earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification that is recognised worldwide. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water dives.

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program. Your underwater adventure can begin as soon as today with the new PADI Open Water Diver Video and interactive CD-ROM! You can order these and any other PADI Educational materials to be delivered direct to your home. You can then view and learn at home, at your own pace, and save time studying on holiday. Contact us for details and prices. Open water learning options also include group or private instruction. This course offers tremendous flexibility and lets you work out individual needs with your instructor.

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. At some point in the course, your PADI Instructor will ask you to demonstrate the ability to swim 200 metres/yards without swim aids or 300 metres/yards with mask, fins and snorkel and complete a bit of paperwork, to get you on your way. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

Drop by your local Dive-In Centre today and check out the Open Water Diver program. Experience life. Dive with PADI. Dive In!

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