PADI COURSES

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

Beginner

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OVER 10 YEARS OF AGE

adequate swimming skills

good physical health

No prior SCUBA experience

takes 1 days TO COMPLETE

age
OVER 10 YEARS OF AGE

 

swimming skills
ADEQUATE SWIMMER

 

good physical health
GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH

 

NO PRIOR DIVING SKILL
NO PRIOR DIVE EXPERIENCE

 

Course Duration
TAKES 1 DAY TO COMPLETE

 

The program is an experience and not a dive qualification. It is designed for people who want to give SCUBA diving a try before committing to the entire Open Water Diver Course.

If you decide to go ahead with the full PADI Openwater Divers course immediately after completing the Discover Scuba Diving experience, we can give you credit for already having completed the first pool dive and the first sea dive. Ask us how this works!

During your DSD, you will have an introduction to the theory of diving with a theory session. You will then spend some time in our onsite pool where you will get familiar with your SCUBA gear and learn some of the vital skills while having fun in the pool at the same time.

Finally, we will take you on a sea dive at a suitable dive site around the peninsula. You will not be doing any skills on the sea dive, simply enjoying the marine life and touring around underwater.

INCLUDED

  • Discover scuba diving E-learning
  • All required dive equipment for the experience
  • 1x Theory session
  • 1x Pool Dive
  • 1x Sea Dives (Shore Based)
  • PADI online registration

ITINERARY

This is a 1 day experience programme. The day starts at 8:30 am and finishes between 13:00 and 15:00 depending on group size

  • Part 1: Theory session, briefing and equipment collection
  • Part 2: Equipment assembly and pool dive
  • Part 3: Sea dive (shore based)

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

R2,200.00

DISCOVER SCUBA (POOL ONLY)

R1,500.00

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING VIDEO

REVIEWS

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Christine Cathrine Olivier
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What an amazing experience! I recently completed my Open Water course with Pisces, and honestly, what an awesome experience from start to finish! A special shoutout to Shaun, my instructor, who was absolutely brilliant! So patient, knowledgeable and easy to chat to, with such a calm and relaxed approach to teaching. He made the whole experience so enjoyable and made sure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. Couldn't have asked for a better instructor! A massive thank you to the rest of the Pisces staff and crew as well. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming and helpful, and the whole experience was really well organised. Such a great bunch of people who clearly love what they do! I've walked away with my Open Water certification, some amazing memories and an even bigger love for diving! Thanks again to the entire Pisces team! You guys are absolute legends! 😊 Would highly recommend Pisces to anyone looking to get into diving!
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I've done my AOWD with them and I couldn't be happier. When diving with them you can feel the profesionalism, the friendliness and joy of doing they job. I would recomend them any time, both for training or just a dive experience. I hope I'll be back to CT and dive again with them. So happy of my experience with them
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Bill Horosko
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Visiting Cape Town on business gave me the opportunity to catch a dive while in town. Although there were a few quality dive stores, this one was outstanding in their communication. As a result, I booked my dive and was very pleased. The store, staff, and ambiance was second to none! As I enjoyed the 2 dives, I would recommend them for anyone else seeking a great experience.
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Jess Cifuentes
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Really professional and experienced dive centre, with great kit for the cold water. We really enjoyed diving with them, and would definitely do so again, without thinking twice. Great knowledge of the local fish and plant life and it was nice having the time at the end of the dive to go through what we saw. Highly recommend!
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Caroline Marinus
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Enrolling in the 1 year Career Development Programme at Pisces Divers has been a truly transformative experience, that has turned my quiet, unsure matriculant into a passionate diver with professional skills. My son didn't just learn to dive; he mastered becoming a valuable asset to a hands-on, thriving business. The mentorship from Koen's experienced team fostered a very supportive community that built immense confidence in a teen needing direction and purpose. Thank you Koen and Team Pisces 👏👏👏👏👏 #proudmum #best11months
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Ruben Maré
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Dive master course 2026!! I had a incredible experience in Simons town. Really professional learning space in the dive centre with great facilities to make you feel at home. Great crew and staff that has quickly become family. Extremely skill full instructors granting top notch learning experience. The centre is central and we have easy access to everyday needs. Really just the best choice in town. Amazing cold water marine life, Breathtaking encounters in the underwater world. Would definitely recommend, just be careful, you might stay forever ❤️
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Carmen L.
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Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Besuch und können diese Tauchschule wirklich von Herzen empfehlen! 🤿💙 Man fühlt sich hier als Kunde sofort willkommen und merkt, dass sich für jeden einzelnen Gast wirklich Zeit genommen wird. Die Beratung ist persönlich, kompetent und mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Besonders begeistert waren wir von der perfekten Maskenberatung. Mein Mann hatte bisher immer Probleme, eine wirklich passende Maske zu finden. Hier wurde sich extra viel Zeit genommen und so lange ausprobiert und beraten, bis die perfekte Maske gefunden war. 🙌 Auch die deutsche Mitarbeiterin aus Augsburg können wir absolut empfehlen – super freundlich, kompetent und hilfsbereit!
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Danish was an amazing instructor and DM. Nice overall experience with Pisces. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a kelp dive

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