Exploring: Beneath The Surface

As a certified Dive Master, The Swell can lead expeditions, teach underwater photography, videography, and assist with introducing new divers in exploring the underwater world through a Discover Scuba Diving course. The Swell is partnered with certified instructors and boats all around the world to accommodate your every need. 

Your Personal Divemaster

Hire your personal Divemaster to accompany you on your underwater expedition. You will receive personalized photos and videos along with having an extra set of eyes so you're assured not to miss a thing! 

Discover Scuba Diving 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. 

While not an actual scuba certification, during the Discover Scuba Diving experience you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.

The Fun Part
There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. It takes a little getting used to after all, human beings weren’t designed to do that  but after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, most participants realize how easy scuba diving really is. The biggest challenge instructors have with the Discover Scuba Diving program is not coaxing participants into the water, but coaxing them out when the program is over. The fun part? It’s all fun! 

You learn the basics you need to dive under the direct supervision of a professional. One thing you’ll learn is that you really can breathe underwater and whether you like doing that or not. You will:

  • Learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it
  • Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater and learn whether you can be comfortable there
  • Learn some basic skills and safety rules that will carry over to your full scuba certification course when you take the next step
The Scuba Gear You Use
All the equipment you will need is in the Discover Scuba Diving experience. You’ll use all the basic scuba gear including a mask, fins, a buoyancy compensating jacket that also carries your scuba tank, a scuba regulator to breathe from and instrumentation to monitor depth, time and air supply. 

Prerequisites: You must be 10+ years of age and in good health. 

Your Next Adventure: Once you complete a Discover Scuba Diving program, you’ll want to check out the Open Water certification course.

Learn Underwater Photography & Videography

Who should take this course? Underwater photography and videography  is one of the most popular diving specialties, and with so many underwater cameras to choose from, it has become easier and more fun than ever to capture images of your underwater scuba adventures. The Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly.

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers must  be at least 10 years old to be eligible.

Because underwater photography is also popular with snorkelers, there is an option for avid snorkelers and skin divers to learn. 

​What will you learn? Through hands-on training and guidance from your PADI Professional, you’ll discover:
  • How to choose the right underwater camera system for you.
  • The PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method for getting great shots quickly.
  • Principles for good composition of underwater images.
  • Practical techniques to take great photos with your digital camera.
  • Best techniques for Organization
  • Best techniques for Editing