PADI training · Kadmat Island

Learn to dive.
Here in Kadmat.

Start with the basics. Build your confidence. Find the next step with our island dive team.

PADI Scuba Diver

A shorter entry-level certification for people with limited time or who expect to dive mainly under professional supervision.

Usually 2 days10 years for Junior Scuba Diver

The complete first step

PADI Open Water Diver

The world's most recognised recreational scuba certification - your passport to diving with a certified buddy.

Usually 3-4 days with eLearning completed in advance10 years for Junior Open Water; adult rating normally from 15

Five ways to go further

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Build practical confidence through five Adventure Dives, with Deep and Underwater Navigation as the required core.

Usually 2-3 days with 5 open-water dives12 years for Junior Advanced Open Water

Look out for the whole team

PADI Rescue Diver

Develop awareness, problem-solving ability and confidence to recognise and assist other divers.

Usually 2-3 days, excluding EFR training12 years for Junior Rescue Diver

Inclusive teaching

PADI Adaptive Techniques

Professional-development training for PADI Divemasters and Instructors who want to support more students well.

Usually 1-2 daysSet by professional rating eligibility

Lead the way

PADI Divemaster

The first professional PADI rating: develop leadership, supervision, problem-solving and instructional-assistance skills.

Intensive 2-4 weeks or internship-style several weeks to months18 years

Teach life-saving skills

Emergency First Response Instructor - EFRI

Qualify to teach EFR Primary Care, Secondary Care and related programmes within your authorised instructor scope.

Usually 1-2 daysSet by current EFR and instructor eligibility standards

Start teaching

PADI Assistant Instructor

The first teaching-level stage of the PADI Instructor Development Course, building on Divemaster leadership.

Usually 3-4 days separately or the first portion of a longer IDC18 years

Little explorers

PADI Bubblemaker

A joyful first taste of breathing underwater in shallow, controlled conditions for children aged 8 and up.

Usually 1-2 hours8 years

AquaMissions

PADI Seal Team

A pool-based scuba programme for children aged 8 and up, built around themed AquaMissions.

Each AquaMission is approximately 1 hour; the full programme is scheduled over multiple sessions8 years

Try the blue

PADI Discover Scuba Diving

A supervised introductory scuba experience for people who want to try diving before committing to certification.

Pool-only 2-3 hours; open-water programme half a day or a longer full-day format10 years

A note before you book

Course schedules, equipment inclusion, boat arrangements and minimum participant numbers can vary. Contact our dive team to plan your course around your dates and group. All participants complete the required PADI medical and administrative forms; certification depends on satisfactory performance, not only the number of days or dives.

Learn to dive.Here in Kadmat.