PADI® Courses – Scuba Point

BEGINNER

Discover Scuba Diving (DSD)

Dip your toes into scuba diving without committing to a full course?
With the PADI® Discover Scuba Diving half-day experience, it’s entirely possible.
Together with a Scuba Point instructor, you’ll partake in a brief 30-minute theoretical session where you’ll learn the basic principles needed for a safe diving experience. You’ll be guided through the use of diving equipment and the essential underwater conduct.
After this, you’ll board a boat, and within 10 minutes, we’ll reach a secluded cove within the breathtaking La Maddalena Archipelago. Our diving adventure starts from a picturesque beach, sheltered from winds and waves.
You’ll embark on your first dive, descending to a maximum of 12 meters, exploring our submerged paradise for approximately 40 minutes.
Once the adventure concludes, a swift 10-minute return trip brings us back to Palau.

Minimum age: 10 years

Prerequisites: None

Theory - time commitment 20-30 min

Total time commitment: 2-3 hours

Open Water Diver (OWD)

The PADI® Open Water Diver course is your first step into the world of underwater certification. You can study the theoretical part from the comfort of your home, thanks to PADI eLearning® platform. We take care of the practical part: five confined water sessions, plus four open water dives down to a maximum depth of 18 meters (about 60 feet). Divers aged 10 and 11 must dive with a PADI® professional or a certified parent/guardian, and are not permitted to exceed a depth of 12 meters (40 feet). Divers between the ages of 12 and 14 must dive with a certified adult and the dives must not exceed a depth of 18 meters (60 feet). With this certification, not only will you hold a passport recognized at diving centers worldwide, but you’ll also unlock the opportunity to explore our submerged paradise, a unique experience that’s second to none!

Minimum age: 10 years

Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving

eLearning time commitment: 5-6 hours

Total time commitment: 4-5 days

Depth: Maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)

The PADI® Advanced course is the second level certification, and it’s all about advancing your skills. Five specialty dives, three of which are chosen by the diver, one deep dive (max. 30mt) and one navigation dive. In this regard, Scuba Point will select the most important specialty dives to conduct safe diving in the Mediterranean. For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI® specialty certifications. Thanks to the PADI eLearning® platform, it will be possible to do the theory from home, when and where you want.

Minimum age: 12 years

Prerequisites: Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

eLearning time commitment: 6-7 hours

Total time commitment: 2-3 days

Depth: The maximum depth is up to 30 meters

PADI® Rescue Diver

Among scuba diving courses, the PADI® Rescue Diver course is undoubtedly one of the most important. With this course, you will learn to identify and address minor issues before they escalate into major problems, build a lot of confidence, and have a great time in the process. The theoretical part is completed at home through the PADI eLearning® platform. The practical water training sessions, conducted by Scuba Point, are both educational and enjoyable. During these sessions, you will practice handling various scenarios like a leg cramp and assisting a fatigued diver by engaging in role-playing exercises with other students and your instructor.

Minimum age: 12 years

Prerequisites: Adventure Diver/Junior Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification) with completed Underwater Navigation Dive; EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months

eLearning time commitment: 8-9 hours

Total time commitment: 4-6 days

Emergency First Response (EFR)

Gain the skills and confidence to save the life of someone you care about. After completing the Emergency First Response CPR & AED course, you’ll know how to help someone who may be experiencing cardiac arrest with an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), or by providing traditional or hands-only CPR. The online PADI eLearning® platform makes easy to follow the CPR and AED course when and where you want. Training videos show proper techniques and teach you how to respond to different types of emergencies. The eLearning time commitment is of 2/4 hours. With your Scuba Point instructor, you’ll learn nine essential skills for helping others in an emergency including how to use an AED on adults and children and how to help someone who is choking. You’ll practice your new skills in role-playing scenarios. The time required to complete the practice portion will be about 4 to 5 hours and no scuba certification is required, as well as no age limit.

Minimum age: None

Prerequisites: Desire to help others

eLearning time commitment: 2-3 hours

Total time commitment: 4-5 hours

PROFESSIONAL

PADI® Divemaster

Start your scuba diving career with the PADI® Divemaster course! Learn how to lead underwater tours, assist with scuba classes and inspire others to care about the ocean. PADI® Divemaster is the most popular and most recognized professional scuba certification in the world. PADI® Divemasters enjoy abundant career opportunities, get paid to scuba dive and share their love for the ocean.

Minimum age: 18 (15 for Junior Divemaster)

Prerequisites: PADI® Rescue Diver certification (or qualifying certification); completion of Emergency First Response® Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months; minimum 40 logged dives; medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.

Total time commitment: contact Scuba Point!

Daily Dives, Private Excursions & Snorkeling

The dive spots we explore are reserved exclusively for the diving centers of the Archipelago, guaranteeing unique and unforgettable scuba experiences.

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14:06 13 Oct 24
I had two great dives today with Sabrina. The team around Lucca is very friendly, nice and helpful. Everyone speaks English very well. Sabrina speaks German and of course everything is in Italian. The equipment is excellent and the spots are well selected and just fun. Thank you everyone for this great experience!
Gregor KunertGregor Kunert
13:05 13 Oct 24
Many thanks to the whole team at scuba point. We spend two fantastic days with you. Our guide Sabrina was very professional and calm. Even under heavy weather conditions she managed everything, so we could enjoy the dive.
Sasch 'aHSasch 'aH
20:15 12 Oct 24
I did 6 dives with them at La Maddalena. Diving is done from the boat, which also has a small cabin and even a toilet. The guides are all nice, but in my opinion they could have been a little more helpful, especially for inexperienced divers. The dives were okay, but quite disappointing when it came to fish, I think. But still all in all good.
Sebastian FruhnerSebastian Fruhner
07:23 08 Oct 24
We had a nice diving trip with our instructor Sabrina and the hole crew
Monique ExtraMonique Extra
12:37 05 Oct 24
Sabrina, you were a wonderful instructor! Thanks for giving us two wonderful dives (and your patience and guidance)
Travis WuTravis Wu
01:42 26 Sep 24
One of the best dive shops in the world in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The shop is extremely accommodating and flexible, also located in the best possible spot by the marina. Very experienced guides, with a 100% service first attitude.
Peter StewartPeter Stewart
11:45 16 Sep 24
Had a double dive with Sabrina in the La Maddalena area after completing my PADI. Was an amazing experience, and Sabrina was an excellent guide / instructor - would love to come back sometime!
veerle daeninckveerle daeninck
13:30 13 Sep 24
First boat dive for me and first time in Sardinia. Started Diving 5 Months ago in Belgium. Luca and Maje did a great job ! Nice people , perfect organisation, safe guidance . 2 lovely dives! See you next time ! We will come back ! 🪸🤿🐠
Stanley EngelStanley Engel
08:06 11 Sep 24
It was a great diving trip. I can only recommend it. Sabrina Kraus looked after us well, showed us a lot underwater and took us very safely through the exciting underwater world of Caprera!
Jay MatthewsJay Matthews
11:20 10 Sep 24
Sabrina is a fantastic dive master and made us feel very safe and calm. Would not hesitate to book here again and recommend to others.
Jisung SeoJisung Seo
18:43 30 Aug 24
I dived with SabrinaGreat diving shopGreat diving crewsGreat diving spotswhat can be better?I want to come back Scuba Point at anytime
Steffen KnechtelSteffen Knechtel
10:46 30 Aug 24
Two dives with Sabrina were well organized and relaxed 😎!
I had an incredible day of diving with the entire team, they are great professionals. Especially Sabrina, my instructor who is most likely the best diving instructor on the entire Island. Thank you for everything, I will be back for sure!!!
Hester van MourikHester van Mourik
07:54 06 Aug 24
We did a baptism dive with Scuba Point, and it was amazing! Davide explained us the basics of diving really clearly. After that we went into the water and he and the whole team were making sure we were feeling safe. We really enjoyed it and we would recommend it to everyone!
Heiko SchreckHeiko Schreck
12:46 29 Jul 24
Very nice and professional team. A surprising amount of staff. Equipment is prepared, brought onto the boat, and there is always someone to lend a hand without being intrusive. Good and orderly atmosphere on board. The captain has heart and humor.I did the 8.30 trip with two dives. Seen about 6 x larger Zacki's, a swarm of Baracuda and some slugs. Good quality equipment. Plenty of space on the boat, everyone was very attentive. Relaxed guides. Compared to many other diving events, the day, the spots and the team are among the very good. It was really worth it.Heiko from Mönchengladbach
Florio IacobFlorio Iacob
17:10 28 Jul 24
In our experience it proved to be excellent, friendly and helpful staff, the rigid hull boat that took us to the various dive sites was very comfortable. The accompaniment of the guides was very good. I can't comment on the equipment as we had our own, but it seemed like well-maintained equipment. 12 and 15 liter cylinders available and the possibility of using various mixtures. Punctual both at departure and in dive management. They were very kind to prepare the equipment for us directly on the boat on the days of the dives, and to return everything to us already dry, folded in our bags.Surely if you return to the area we will come to visit you for other dives.
Sylvain PradaliéSylvain Pradalié
19:57 21 Jul 24
Very pleasant, simple and efficient club.The whole team is there to listen to you and take care of you.Not used to the PADI Club, but a good first experience.The Staff has a lot to do with it, don't change your vision of diving.THANKSKind regardsSylvain 👌
marie vassemarie vasse
20:43 18 Jul 24
Great dives with Sabrina Kraus. It was very peaceful, the underwater scenery is beautiful and the instructor was amazing! She made us feel very safe and took us to great places. The whole team in the center is super super nice 🙂 Highly recommended!
Ryan BRyan B
15:53 16 Jul 24
Sabrina was my instructor for OW and AOW. She was fantastic, her explanations of the exercises were always very good and made me feel safe.
Thorsten StenzelThorsten Stenzel
19:27 13 Jul 24
My daughter and I took an introductory diving course at Scuba Point today. It was very well organized. Our instructor SABRINA was very patient, explained everything in detail and calmly, and repeated the exercises until it worked.Davide took great photos of our dive, which I received via email shortly afterwards.Many thanks to Sabrina and Davide, Maja, and the whole Scuba Point team!
Agos AcevedoAgos Acevedo
15:01 06 Jul 24
A beautiful place in Palau, to go diving, I did the open water course with Davide and Anna and I loved it! They transmit their passion for what they do and make you want to continue learning. All the staff is very good, they always welcome you with a smile and are at your disposal. Thanks for everything🥰🥰
Majida MamjoudMajida Mamjoud
18:08 03 Jul 24
I recently tried the Discover Scuba Diving experience with Davide, and it was amazing! Davide was so professional, reassuring and patient in his instruction, making the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. The staff were all exceptionally nice and welcoming, which added to the positive vibes.Can't wait to come back and do it again!!
MilliMilli
13:11 30 Jun 24
I did my Open Water Dive Certification with Scuba Point this June and it was great fun and everything went very smooth and easy. Paolo & Luca are super nice guys, very responsive and transparent with pricing and procedure.Everything, from the booking to the dive sessions, was very well organised and professional. My dive instructor Sabrina was the best you could ever imagine, as she made learning diving a fun and safe experience. She explained everything into detail in English and German and cared for the individual needs of her students. She drew attention to every detail, had answers to all our questions, was very patient and responsible. 100% recommendation!Thank you!
Tamara Cudré-MaurouxTamara Cudré-Mauroux
16:39 27 Jun 24
Great experience with Scuba Point! We passed our PADI AOWD with Sabrina, who is a fantastic instructor, very patient and made us feel comfortable right away.The whole team at Scuba Point is super responsive, professional and very nice - we had a great 3 days of diving in Sardegna. Thank you Sabrina, Luca, Marco e Captain Lollo!
Matthias StöcklMatthias Stöckl
11:12 28 May 24
I had a great time with two fun dives during a morning trip. After fours years of no diving for me, Sabrina did a very helpful and relaxed refresher course at the beginning of my first dive. Davide led the second dive and showed some great spots.
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