Diving & snorkelling for kids
Kids Scuba Diving
PADI BUBBLEMAKER
What a great way to introduce children to scuba diving in a pool in less than six feet of water. Celebrate a birthday by throwing a memorable, exciting Bubblemaker party with friends and family at your local PADI dive shop or resort. It’s fun, easy and safe.
PADI SEAL TEAM
The PADI Seal Team is for young divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by doing exciting scuba AquaMissions.
PADI JUNIOR DIVE COURSES AGES
- If you are 8 years old: PADI Seal Team and PADI Bubblemaker.
- If you are 10 years old: Discover Scuba Diving / Scuba Review / Discover Local Diving / Junior Scuba Diver / Junior Open Water Diver / Junior Adventure Diver.
- If you are 12 years old: Junior Advanced Open Water Diver / Junior Rescue Diver / Junior Master Scuba Diver.
- If you are 15 years old: Scuba Diver / Open Water Diver / Adventure Diver / Advanced Open Water Diver / Rescue Diver / Master Scuba Diver.
To learn more about these courses, please select from the list on the left.
DIVER AGE RESTRICTIONS AT A GLANCE
- Age 8 and 9 - Maximum Depth - 4 metres.
- Age 10 and 11 - Maximum Depth - 12 metres. AFter certification - must dive with a parent / guardian or PADI professional.
- Age 12 to 14 - Maximum Depth - 18 metres for Junior Open Water. 21 metres for continuing education. After certification - must dive with an adult certified diver.
- Age under 18 - Must have parental consent.
Try it in the sea
Discover Scuba Diving is open to ages 10 and up.
No experience needed
PADI Discover Scuba DivingTry a real dive in the sea at our local dive site in Portstewart – the perfect first taste of breathing underwater.From £110View & book
No experience needed
Discover Scuba Diving by Carrick-a-Rede Rope BridgeTry scuba diving from our boat beside the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – no experience needed.View & book
Become a diver
Junior Open Water Diver starts from age 10.
Learn to dive
PADI Open Water DiverLearn to scuba dive on the Causeway Coast. In just a few days, become a certified diver able to dive anywhere in the world to 18 metres.View & book
Theory & pool
PADI Open Water ReferralComplete the theory and confined water part of your PADI Open Water Diver course with us, then finish your open water dives here or overseas.From £399View & book
Snorkelling trips
Suitable from age 8.
Great for kids
Snorkel the hidden caves of White Rocks and Dunluce CastleA 3-hour snorkelling boat trip from Portstewart or Portrush to explore the hidden Ice Age caves of White Rocks and the coast below Dunluce Castle.From £85Under 15 £60View & book
Snorkel lesson included
Snorkel Carrick-a-redeCruise west from Ballycastle past Kinbane Castle to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, then snorkel there with a professional guide.From £85Under 15 £60View & book
Not sure which course is right for you? Call us on 028 7083 2584 or email info@aquaholics.co.uk and one of our instructors will help.
