Courses for Children and Young Teenagers
Get your whole family involved in scuba diving or snorkelling so you can share extraordinary memories together and take your holiday to new depths!
Manta Divers offer the full of PADI programmes for children, ranging from snorkelling (no minimum age) and swimming pool-only scuba diving experiences from age 8 through to full PADI diver certification programmes (from age 10), which are recognised and accepted all over the world. We can also offer some classroom-based marine conservation educational courses through PADI Project AWARE and First Aid and CPR training through PADI’s Emergency First Response course.
In our experience, we have found that snorkelling and diving appeal to a wide range of children, however ‘sporty’ or not they may be. Unlike many sports, snorkelling and scuba diving are non contact and mostly non competetive physical activities, yet they provide children with opportunities to exercise under supervision, at the same time as learning and having fun. PADI Bubblemaker (age 8 & 9) and PADI Discover Scuba Diving (age 10 upwards) offer an inexpensive way of giving the children an opportunity to give it a try and see what it is like prior to committing to a longer course. These also make a fantastic fun birthday party!
The equipment that we provide is designed specifically to fit children and we have a range of sizes that will fit the smaller ones as well as young adults.
This is a great way for children to experience scuba diving in the pool in less than two metres of water.
Or why not have a Scuba Party? Celebrate a birthday by throwing a memorable, exciting Bubblemaker party!
The PADI Seal Team is for young divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by doing exciting scuba AquaMissions. Divers are introduced to underwater photography, navigation, environmental awareness and more.
Aquamissions 1 - 5 cover the basics and lead to Seal Team Member
10 more Specialty Aquamissions lead to Master Seal Team Member
Young people can take the full PADI Open Water Diver scuba certification course and upon completion will become Junior Open Water Divers with certain age limitations for scuba diving:
Junior Open Water Divers ages 10-11 years old must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian. Dives must not exceed 12 metres /40 feet.
Junior Open Water Divers ages 12-14 years old must dive with a certified adult.
Young people can continue the adventure and build their skills by taking the Advanced Open Water Diver course with a few limitations.
Junior Open Water Divers ages 10-11 years must complete three adventure dives to become a Junior Adventure Diver. They must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian. Dives must not exceed 12 metres/ 40 feet
Junior Open Water Divers ages 12-14 years may complete three Adventure Dives to earn the Junior Adventure Diver rating or five Adventure Dives to earn the Junior Advanced Open Water rating. They must dive with a certified adult.
Young divers ages 12-14 rise to challenges and learn how to master them in the PADI Rescue Diver course. Upon completion, they become Junior Rescue Divers. They must dive with a certified adult.
Young divers ages 12-14 can continue building experience and exploring unique diving environments on their way to the Master Scuba Diver Rating. They must dive with a certified adult.
70% of the world lies just below the surface and PADI's Discover Snorkeling is the first step towards exploring the underwater world. Take your first step with confidence with helpful tips and suggestions to make the most of your glimpse into the watery world.
Click here to see an article from the local newspaper about the snorkelling course we ran at a school holiday club.
The PADI Skin Diver course is an easy way for those interested in exploring the underwater world using skin diving (snorkelling) equipment.
The course will spark your interest in the underwater realm and build confidence in the water.