• This course has been specifically designed for all you adventurers who want to dive in open water without committing to the entry-level courses. However, once you have completed this experience, we will give you a referral form, crediting all components to put towards your scuba diver/open water course should you wish to continue your scuba education. 

  You will have a talky-teachy-chatty session with your instructor about the scuba diving basics and a description of the four staged skills you are required to perform underwater. Then you will enter the water for buoyancy, skill and underwater swimming practise.

  After your pool session, you will then be thoroughly briefed for your first ever open water dive. This will include boating and diving procedures, information on the dive site and plant and marine animals you will encounter while diving. This is your chance to feel the sensation of zero gravity, to observe marine creatures in their own environment and to leave only bubbles and take only memories. For this incredible experience the minimum age is 10 years old. 

  If you want to try scuba diving, but you’re not quite ready to take the plunge into a scuba diving certification course, most PADI® dive centers offer a half-day experience called Discover Scuba Diving in a pool or pool-like environment, with an optional open water dive. It’s a quick and easy way to find out if you like scuba diving.

   

  • Experience scuba diving in 2-4 hours

  The course includes: Theory, 1 pool session and 1 ocean dive

  This is not a certification course, but can count towards your certification for your PADI Open Water Course.  You will however receive high praise from your instructor and fellow divers and will be awarded with a recognition certificate for your adventure under the sea.   

  ITINERARY

  • Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made
  • Sign indemnities
  • Introduction to equipment and theory, gear kit up and introduction to using the equipment.
  • Pool session to experience the equipment and breathing under water
  • Briefing for tour (may be the same day or scheduled for the following day)
  • Head down to the launch site, a short beach walk from Underwater Explorer
  • Board the boat and let the adventure begin
  • Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a icy refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

  WHAT TO BRING

  • Towel
  • Windproof Jacket (Weather dependant)
  • Bathing suit / Swimming costume
  • Sunblock
  • Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

  DSD course cost $45.00 / Mzn6000 

  Additional dives may be completed with instructors at additional cost.

  Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.  

(Minimum age: 8 / max. 1,5h)

This course is a fun, safe and easy way to allow our kids a chance to join in the scuba diving excitement. This course offers you, the curious one, the chance just to try scuba and discover the sensation of your first breath underwater. Our Instructors will talk you through the basics of scuba diving, what the equipment consists of and the function of each piece, before you take to the water! It is a pool only experience and is available to all 8 years and older! 

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN:

Experience scuba diving under the direct care and supervision of a PADI Pro. Take their first breaths underwater in water shallower than 2 metres. Learn about and use scuba diving equipment made for children – not adults. Have lots of fun.

INCLUDED

• 1 pool session
• All equipment
• Certificate

Course cost $45.00 / Mzn4000 

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.  

The Junior Open Water Course is the perfect way to ensure the whole family can join in on the fun of Scuba Diving. The course follows the same procedure as the Open Water Course. The first day would be in the pool with an instructor to complete the skill circuit and gain confidence underwater. The following two days entail two dives a day to ensure the four dive requirement is met! There is also some theory that will need to be completed, however it is completely manageable for your kids to complete! The Junior Open Water Certification applies to 10 year olds but once they turn 12 years old, they will be automatically upgraded to Open Water Divers. This means that as Junior Open Waters their depth restriction will be 12m, which will be the only thing that differs from Open Water Certification. 

To register for a PADI Junior Open Water Diver course:

• You must be over 10 years of age
• Have adequate swimming skills
• Have no medical concerns that affects diving – checklist here 

link to PADI medical questionnaire Medical-Form.pdf link

• No prior scuba diving experience is required
• The PADI Open Water course takes up to 4 days to complete and can be booked here

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – e-learning
• Skilled instruction on course theory
• Swimming pool sessions to practise skills and exercises before entering the ocean
• Full gear hire
• Four boat/sea dives
• Junior Open Water Certification

Course cost $45.00 / Mzn4000 per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.  

DAILY ITINERARY

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made
• Sign indemnities with parent/guardian (first day only)
• Introduction to equipment and theory, gear kit up and introduction to using the equipment. 
• E-learning and theory
• Pool sessions to gain experience with the equipment and practise skills under water
• Daily Briefing for diving launch and reef sites (may be the same day or scheduled for the following day)
• Head down to the launch site, a short beach walk from Underwater Explorer
• Board the boat and let the adventure begin
• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a icy refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

WHAT TO BRING

• Towel
• Windproof Jacket (Weather dependant)
• Bathing suit / Swimming costume
• Sunblock
• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Course cost $45.00 / Mzn6000 

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary. 

The Scuba Diver course is the first of the entry-level courses and consists of:

        3 Knowledge development modules 

        3 Confined water or pool dives

        2 Open water dives, where you will apply all that you have learned to dive in the sea! We will ensure that you get to dive two different reefs on your qualifying dives to give you a variety in dive sites for your logbook! 

Once the course is completed you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres while accompanied by a diving professional. And whenever you wish you may carry on with your training to acquire your full open water certification.

OR

If you’re a bit limited on time or still a bit nervous to commit to your full Open Water Course but are ready for a Certification, then the Scuba Diver Course is perfect for you!  

The course will take up to two days. With your first day starting off in the pool with your instructor, you will go through a skill circuit to gain your in-water confidence and your necessary skills for certification. The following day you will head out for two open water ocean dives where you will practice some of the skills you mastered in the pool. 

Your Scuba Diver certification has a depth restriction of 12 meters; however, you are able to upgrade at any point to Open Water Diver. You can complete your upgrade with us, or you will be able to do so at any other PADI facility in the world. 

There is some E-learning that will need to complete. This can be done before your arrival in Mozambique so that once you arrive, you can jump straight into the practical! 

The course includes: 1 pool session and 1 ocean dive

ITINERARY

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made
• Sign indemnities and register online for course
• E-Learning if not already completed
• Introduction to equipment, gear kit up and instruction on using the equipment
• Pool session to learn and practise skills to build your confidence with the equipment and safety procedures

Dive 1 & Dive 2: 

• Briefing for tour (may be the same day or scheduled over two days)

• Head down to the launch site, a short beach walk from Underwater Explorer
• Board the boat and let the adventure begin
• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a icy refreshment at Charlie’s Bar
• Debrief with your instructor

WHAT TO BRING

• Towel
• Windproof Jacket (Weather dependant)
• Bathing suit / Swimming costume
• Sunblock
• Camera
• Own dive equipment if preferred
• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Course cost $45.00 / Mzn4000 (including 2 Ocean Dives)

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary. 

(4 Dives / 4 days / Minimum age: 12 / Dive up to 18m) 

This entry-level course is designed so that on completion, you will be able to dive competently and safely with another diver who is as qualified or more so than you are to a maximum depth of 18 metres. You will also be able to plan your dives taking experience levels, sea conditions and decompression limits into account. 

The course consists of:

5 Knowledge development modules including how to use the RDP.

5 Confined water or pool dives.

4 Open water dives where you will apply all you have learned to dive safely in the sea. 

Your Open Water Course is the foundation course for learning to scuba dive and is your first certification you receive in joining the Underwater World. The certification includes shallow water practise dives in a pool and 4 open water dives in the ocean! In your pool sessions you will go through skill circuits with an professional instructor and learn all of the basic skills you need while diving. 

The following two days will entail 2 dives a day where you will practice some basic skills and gain your confidence in your diving Skills. There is some E-Learning that needs to be completed, however this can be completed on your phone/laptop in your own time! This can be done before your arrival so that you can just jump straight into the practical work! 

Your certification will enable you to dive all across the world with a depth restriction of 18m.

To register for a PADI Open Water Diver course:

• You must be over 12 years of age
• Be a competent swimmer
• Have no medical concerns that affects diving – checklist here 

link to PADI medical questionnaire Medical-Form.pdf link

• No prior scuba diving experience is required
• The PADI Open Water course takes up to 4 days to complete and can be booked here

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – e-learning
• Skilled instruction on course theory
• Swimming pool sessions to practise skills and exercises before entering the ocean
• Full gear hire
• Four boat/sea dives
• Open Water Certification

Course cost $45.00 / Mzn4000 per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.  

The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You’ll practice navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving, and make three specialty dives of your choosing (it’s like a specialty sampler platter). For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI® specialty certifications.

A few of the many specialty options include:
Deep, Digital Underwater Photography, Dive Against Debris, Dry Suit, Enriched Air Nitrox, Fish Identification, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Navigation, and Wreck Diver.

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section for a complete list of specialty dive options.

To register for a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course:

• Must hold an Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

• Minimum age: 12 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required (6–8 hours)

• Entire course duration: 2–3 days

• Maximum depth: up to 30 metres / 100 feet (depending on age)

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led skill development and specialty dives

• Five open water dives (deep, navigation, plus three specialty dives)

• Full gear hire

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification

Course Cost:

$ Elaine to provide/ Mzn per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Introduction to equipment and theory, gear kit up and dive briefing

• Pool session (skills practice if required)

• Open Water dives (deep dive, navigation dive, plus three specialty dives)

• Daily briefing and review of dive performance and skills

• Break for lunch and surface interval

• Afternoon dives to continue adventure and training

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependant)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 6–8 hours (self-study before practical dives)

• Total course time: 2–3 days with instructor

• No exam required – this course is about fun and building confidence underwater

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The PADI® Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way.

Discover why countless divers say Rescue Diver is their favorite scuba course.

To register for a PADI Rescue Diver course:

• Must be certified as Adventure Diver/Junior Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification) with completed Underwater Navigation Dive

• Must have completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within the past 24 months

• Minimum age: 12 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 8–12 hours

• Entire course duration: 4–7 days

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led training in rescue scenarios

• Pool sessions and open water sessions to practice emergency skills

• Full gear hire

• PADI Rescue Diver Certification

Course cost:

$   / Mzn  per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Pool sessions to learn and practice rescue techniques and scenario handling

• Open water sessions to apply skills in realistic rescue scenarios

• Daily briefing and debriefing with instructor to review performance

• Lunch break and surface intervals between sessions

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependant)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 8–12 hours (self-study before practical dives)

• Total course time: 4–7 days with instructor

• Serious fun – practice handling diver emergencies, build confidence, and gain essential rescue skills

Expand Your Skills. Unlock New Adventures.

Once you’ve completed your Open Water and Advanced Diver training, the ocean becomes a whole new playground. Specialty courses allow you to customize your diving journey — whether you want to dive deeper, explore wrecks, capture incredible photos, or protect the marine world.

Each specialty course at Underwater Explorer is designed to give you new skills, more confidence, and unforgettable underwater experiences. Many can be completed in just 1–2 days, making them perfect add-ons to your holiday or next dive trip.

Why choose a PADI Specialty Course with Underwater Explorer?

• 🌊 Learn from experienced PADI instructors who know Ponta do Ouro’s reefs and dive sites best

• 🐠 Explore new skills while diving in Mozambique’s most beautiful underwater environments

• 📖 Flexible learning with PADI eLearning before you arrive

• 🎓 Earn certifications that count towards your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating

Here is a list of our most popular PADI Specialty Courses. Each includes PADI eLearning, instructor-led practical sessions, and certification

PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals.

No wonder Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI® specialty!

To register for a PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course:

• Must be certified as PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

• Minimum age: 12 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 2–4 hours

• Entire course duration: 1–2 days

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led training on enriched air diving

• Hands-on experience with oxygen analyzers and dive computers

• Two optional dives on nitrox (additional fees apply)

• PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Learn to analyze nitrox tanks, complete enriched air logs, and set dive computers for nitrox use

• Optional open water dives to experience diving with enriched air

• Daily briefing and debriefing with the instructor

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool, and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before practical session)

• Total course time: 1–2 days with instructor

• Learn why nitrox allows for longer dives and shorter surface intervals, and how to use it safely

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy

Excellent buoyancy control is what defines skilled scuba divers. You’ve seen them underwater – they glide effortlessly, use less air, and ascend, descend, or hover almost as if by thought. They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings.

You can achieve this too. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course improves the buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevates them to the next level.

To register for a PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course:

• Must be certified as PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

• Minimum age: 10 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 2–4 hours

• Entire course duration: 1–2 days

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led buoyancy training and weight checks

• Two open water dives focused on trim, streamlining, and neutral buoyancy

• PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Land session on weighting and trim placement

• Two open water dives to practice buoyancy checks, streamlining, and neutral buoyancy hovering

• Daily briefing and debriefing withthe  instructor to review performance

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool, and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before practical dives)

• Total course time: 1–2 days with instructor

• Learn to achieve perfect buoyancy, conserve air, and observe marine life with minimal disturbance

PADI Deep Diver

During the PADI® Deep Diver course, you’ll learn how to plan deep dives, manage your gas supply, and how to identify and manage narcosis.

You’ll also learn about buddy contact procedures, safety considerations, and buoyancy control at depth.

To register for a PADI Deep Diver course:

• Must be certified as PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification)

• Minimum age: 15 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 2–4 hours

• Entire course duration: 2–3 days (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led training in deep diving procedures

• Four open water dives to practice descents, buoyancy, safety stops, and gas management

• Hands-on exercises to experience how depth affects color, physical objects, and mental awareness

• PADI Deep Diver Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Four open water dives across a minimum of two days

  • Practice controlled descents and buoyancy management at depth

  • Learn gas supply monitoring and narcosis awareness

  • Conduct safe ascents and safety stops

• Daily briefing and debriefing with the instructor

• Break for lunch and surface interval

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool, and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before dives)

• Total course time: 2–3 days with instructor (minimum two days of diving)

• Learn the skills and build confidence to safely explore to a maximum depth of 40 metres / 130 feet

PADI AWARE Specialty

Make a difference for yourself and others by learning and applying tips to save the ocean. The PADI AWARE Specialty course equips you with tangible actions and opportunities to bring about positive ocean change.

Supported by PADI eLearning®, this course dismantles the barriers between diving and conservation, making responsible marine conservation accessible to all.

A portion of the proceeds from every PADI AWARE Foundation™ course funds AWARE’s critical conservation work to remove marine debris, secure protection for sharks & rays, expand marine protected areas, and support local grantees.

To register for a PADI AWARE Specialty course:

• No minimum age requirement

• No health or diving prerequisites – this course is open to anyone, divers and non-divers alike

• Available as an in-person or fully virtual course (two-way video conference with a PADI Pro)

• PADI eLearning required: 1–2 hours

• Entire course duration: 1–3 hours

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led “10 Tips to Save the Ocean” Workshop

• Guidance on becoming an Eco-Tourist and responsible ocean ambassador

• Tangible conservation actions you can apply anywhere

• PADI AWARE Specialty Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made (or log in online for virtual workshop)

• Sign indemnities (first session only, if in person)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• “10 Tips to Save the Ocean” Workshop — learn how to take action locally and globally

• Build your conservation toolkit: responsible imagery, eco-tourism practices, and engaging your community

• Return to Underwater Explorer for a debrief, or conclude online learning with certification

What to Bring:

• Notebook or digital device for taking notes

• Personal conservation ideas or areas of interest (optional)

• Enthusiasm for protecting the ocean

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 1–2 hours (self-study before workshop)

• Total course time: 1–3 hours with instructor

• Available both in person and via virtual two-way video conferencing

• Earn certification while contributing to global conservation efforts

PADI Drift Diver

Diving in a current can feel like flying underwater. In the PADI® Drift Diver course, you’ll learn drift diving tips from an experienced instructor and practice buoyancy control, navigation, use of surface signaling equipment and buddy communication.

To register for a PADI Drift Diver course:

• Must be certified as PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

• Minimum age: 12 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 2–4 hours

• Entire course duration: 1–2 days

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led training in drift diving techniques

• Two open water dives in a current

• Practice with buoyancy, navigation, buddy communication and drift safety equipment

• PADI Drift Diver Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Land session on DSMB, float, line, reel, and drift diving safety gear

• Two open water dives in a current to practice buoyancy, navigation, and buddy skills

• Daily briefing and debriefing with the instructor to review performance

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool, and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before practical dives)

• Total course time: 1–2 days with instructor

• Gain the skills to confidently “go with the flow” and enjoy the thrill of drift diving

PADI Digital Underwater Photographer

During the PADI® Digital Underwater Photographer course, you’ll learn how to take underwater photos you’ll be proud to share with others.

Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros. Learn how to use underwater photography lights (strobes), avoid backscatter and enhance color.

To register for a PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course:

• Must be certified as PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

• Minimum age: 10 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 2–4 hours

• Entire course duration: 2 days

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led training in underwater photography techniques

• Two open water dives for practical photo skills

• Hands-on experience with strobes and lighting

• Use of the SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method for underwater photography

• PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Land session on camera setup, strobes, and lighting tips

• Two open water dives to practice capturing marine life, composition, and reducing backscatter

• Apply the SEA method for improving your images between dives

• Daily briefing and debriefing with instructor to review shots taken and improvement tips

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Camera or action camera (own equipment recommended, rentals available on request)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before practical dives)

• Total course time: 2 days with the instructor

• Learn professional underwater photography tricks and tips to capture stunning images and videos underwater

PADI Search and Recovery

The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero who finds the missing object.

In the PADI® Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execute mock search operations.

To register for a PADI Search and Recovery course:

• Must be certified as PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

• Minimum age: 12 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 2–4 hours

• Entire course duration: 2–3 days (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led training in underwater search techniques

• Four open water dives to practice search patterns and lift bag use

• Hands-on experience planning and executing a mock search operation

• Full gear hire

• PADI Search and Recovery Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Land and shallow-water practice in search patterns and lift bag use

• Open water dives (4 dives across minimum 2 days)

  • Locate objects large and small using different search patterns

  • Gain hands-on experience with lift bags

  • Final dive: plan and execute a complete mock search operation

• Daily briefing and debriefing with the instructor to review performance

• Break for lunch and surface interval

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before practical dives)

• Total course time: 2–3 days with instructor (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)

• Learn valuable skills for locating lost items and executing organized underwater search operations

PADI Underwater Navigator

Be the scuba diver everyone wants to follow because you know where you are and where you’re going. The PADI Underwater Navigator course fine-tunes your observation skills and teaches you to more accurately use your compass underwater. If you like challenges with big rewards, take this course and have fun finding your way.

To register for a PADI Underwater Navigator course:

• Must be certified as PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

• Minimum age: 10 years or older

• Good physical health

• PADI eLearning required: 2–4 hours

• Entire course duration: 2–3 days

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led skill development and navigation practice

• Three open water dives focused on compass and natural navigation

• Full gear hire

• PADI Underwater Navigator Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Compass skills practice on land and in shallow water

• Open water dives to practice navigation with multiple turns, estimating distances, and following natural clues

• Daily briefing and debriefing with the instructor to review performance

• Break for lunch and surface interval

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before practical dives)

• Total course time: 2–3 days with an instructor

• Learn how to confidently find your way back to the boat or shore and avoid long, exhausting swims

PADI Equipment Specialist

Don’t miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment. Whether it’s a missing o-ring, wetsuit tear or a broken fin strap, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you to manage basic repairs and adjustments. You’ll also learn more about how your gear works, making you more comfortable with it and better prepared to take care of your investment.

If you’re at least 10 years old and certified as a PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver or higher, you can enroll in the Equipment Specialist course.

To register for a PADI Equipment Specialist course:

• Must be certified as PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

• Minimum age: 10 years or older

• Good general health

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI eLearning

• Instructor-led training on dive equipment care and repair

• Hands-on workshop for equipment maintenance and minor repairs

• Guidance on creating your own save-a-dive kit

• PADI Equipment Specialist Certification

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary:

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at the time agreed when booking was made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Knowledge development through PADI eLearning and instructor review

• Hands-on workshop to practice repairs, maintenance, and adjustments

• Learn how to clean and maintain gear for longevity

• Introduction to building a save-a-dive kit

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependent)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Personal scuba equipment (optional – if you’d like to learn directly on your own gear)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours (self-study before practical session)

• Total course time: 1 day with the instructor

• Gain confidence in looking after your equipment and learn skills to keep diving without interruption

This course is designed to remind you of all the skills you learned on your certifying courses and give you back the confidence as a qualified diver. The skills refresh your safety requirements before entering the ocean. 

The course includes: 1 pool session and 1 ocean dive

ITINERARY

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made
• Sign indemnities and show proof of your diving qualifications
• Re-Introduction to equipment, gear kit up and instruction on using the equipment.

• Pool session to practise skills to rebuild your confidence with the equipment and safety practices
• Briefing for tour (may be the same day or scheduled for the following day)
• Head down to the launch site, a short beach walk from Underwater Explorer
• Board the boat and let the adventure begin
• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a icy refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

WHAT TO BRING

• Dive certification card
• Towel
• Windproof Jacket (Weather dependant)
• Bathing suit / Swimming costume
• Sunblock
• Camera
• Own dive equipment if preferred
• Seasick medication (if you are prone to seasickness)

Course cost $45.00 / Mzn4000 (including 1 Ocean Dive)

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.  

Learn how to lead underwater tours, assist with scuba classes and inspire others to care about the ocean. Hone your skills and be the diver everyone admires.

The PADI Divemaster course 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 every day.

To register for a PADI Divemaster course:

• Must be certified as PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification)

• Must have completed Emergency First Response® Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within the last 24 months

• Minimum of 40 logged dives to begin training (60 required for certification)

• Minimum age: 18 years (15 for Junior Divemaster)

• Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months

Includes:

• Registration and Training Materials – PADI Divemaster Crew Pack and eLearning

• Instructor-led practical workshops and leadership training

• Experience in leading dives, giving briefings, and assisting with courses

• Guidance in creating an Emergency Assistance Plan

• PADI Divemaster Certification

What You’ll Learn:

As a Divemaster candidate, you will:

• Refine your rescue skills to anticipate and manage problems before they become serious

• Perfect your demonstration skills for confined water and skill circuits

• Lead certified divers on guided tours, assessing conditions and ensuring group safety

• Assist instructors with student training, both in confined and open water

• Conduct diver refresher courses and basic training under instructor supervision

• Give clear pre-dive briefings and manage dive logistics for groups

• Gain navigation, mapping, and organizational skills to plan dives and supervise activities

• Develop professional-level knowledge of dive theory including physics, physiology, equipment, and decompression theory

• Build the leadership qualities that make you a dive professional and role model for others

Course cost:

$[Insert amount] / Mzn[Insert amount] per person

Please note: Due to the fluctuation of exchange rates, the amounts quoted on the website may vary.

Daily Itinerary (example structure – varies per student):

• Meet at Underwater Explorer at time agreed when booking made

• Sign indemnities (first day only)

• Classroom sessions: dive theory, leadership, and risk management

• Confined water workshops to practice rescue, skill demonstrations, and problem-solving

• Open water workshops including:

  • Guiding certified divers on underwater tours

  • Giving dive briefings and managing logistics

  • Assisting instructors during student training

  • Supervising dive site operations

• Scenario-based training: emergency assistance planning, diver stress management, and site mapping

• Debrief with instructor and performance reviews

• Return to Underwater Explorer for hot showers, a swim in the pool and a refreshment at Charlie’s Bar

What to Bring:

• Towel

• Windproof Jacket (weather dependant)

• Bathing suit / Swimming costume

• Sunblock

• Personal dive gear (recommended – rental available if required)

Additional Information:

• PADI eLearning commitment: 10–16 hours (plus optional Dive Theory eLearning)

• Course duration: Varies based on student pace, availability, and logged dive requirements

• Gain the skills and confidence to work as a professional PADI Divemaster 

• After certification, you will be able to:

  • Work as a professional PADI Divemaster anywhere in the world

  • Lead dives, supervise certified divers, and assist instructors in training courses

  • Teach certain PADI programs (such as Scuba Reviews) independently

  • Join the professional diving community and take the first step toward becoming a PADI Instructor

⚡ This is the course that turns passion into a profession. Many divers choose to stay in Ponta do Ouro after completing their Divemaster to gain real-world experience guiding dives with Underwater Explorer’s team.

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