Diving Courses — Learn, Explore, and Certify with PADI
Bubblemaker (8-10 years old)
A fun and safe introduction to scuba diving in shallow water — perfect for young adventurers.
Bubblemaker
Age: 8+ | Duration: 90 minutes | No prerequisites
Depth: Max 2 meters | Price: 80 €
A fun and safe introduction to scuba diving designed specifically for kids. Participants wear real scuba gear and experience breathing underwater for the first time in a shallow, supervised environment. This playful program focuses on safety, confidence, and underwater fun — the perfect first step into the world of diving.
Depth: Max 2 meters | Price: 80 €
A fun and safe introduction to scuba diving designed specifically for kids. Participants wear real scuba gear and experience breathing underwater for the first time in a shallow, supervised environment. This playful program focuses on safety, confidence, and underwater fun — the perfect first step into the world of diving.
Seal Team (8-10 years old)
A series of exciting underwater “missions” that teach basic scuba skills and build confidence.
Seal Team
Age: 8–10 | Duration: ~2–3 hours (per mission) | Prerequisite: Comfortable in water
Depth: Max 2 meters | Price: 200 €
A fun, action-packed scuba program for young divers ready to go beyond the basics. Through a series of “Aquamissions,” kids learn essential scuba skills — like buoyancy, mask clearing, and underwater navigation — in a safe, structured environment. Each session is designed to build confidence, teamwork, and underwater awareness.
Perfect for kids who want more than just a try-dive — it’s scuba adventure with a purpose!
Depth: Max 2 meters | Price: 200 €
A fun, action-packed scuba program for young divers ready to go beyond the basics. Through a series of “Aquamissions,” kids learn essential scuba skills — like buoyancy, mask clearing, and underwater navigation — in a safe, structured environment. Each session is designed to build confidence, teamwork, and underwater awareness.
Perfect for kids who want more than just a try-dive — it’s scuba adventure with a purpose!
Discover Scuba Diving
Try scuba diving without committing to a full course — no experience needed.
Discover Scuba Diving
Age: 10+ | Duration: ~2–3 hours | No certification required
Depth: Max 12 meters | Price: 80 €
This experience program lets you try scuba diving without committing to a full certification course. After a short theory session and shallow water practice, you’ll take your first open water dive under the direct supervision of a professional instructor.
It’s the perfect way to discover the magic of breathing underwater — safely, easily, and with no prior experience needed..
Depth: Max 12 meters | Price: 80 €
This experience program lets you try scuba diving without committing to a full certification course. After a short theory session and shallow water practice, you’ll take your first open water dive under the direct supervision of a professional instructor.
It’s the perfect way to discover the magic of breathing underwater — safely, easily, and with no prior experience needed..
Scuba Diver
A short certification for those with limited time — dive up to 12 meters with a pro.
Scuba Diver
Age: 10+ | Duration: 2–3 days | Prerequisite: None
Max Depth: 12 meters | Certification Level: Entry-level
Price: 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
A foundational scuba certification course designed for those with limited time or who prefer to learn at a slower pace. Scuba Diver certification allows you to dive under the direct supervision of a professional, up to 12 meters deep.
You’ll cover essential theory, practice key underwater skills, and complete two open water dives — all with full gear and expert guidance. Later, you can upgrade easily to Open Water Diver by completing additional modules.
Perfect for vacationers or anyone starting their diving journey step by step.
Max Depth: 12 meters | Certification Level: Entry-level
Price: 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
A foundational scuba certification course designed for those with limited time or who prefer to learn at a slower pace. Scuba Diver certification allows you to dive under the direct supervision of a professional, up to 12 meters deep.
You’ll cover essential theory, practice key underwater skills, and complete two open water dives — all with full gear and expert guidance. Later, you can upgrade easily to Open Water Diver by completing additional modules.
Perfect for vacationers or anyone starting their diving journey step by step.
Open Water Diver
The world’s most popular certification — dive independently (with buddy) up to 18 meters.
Open Water Diver
Age: 10+ | Duration: 3–4 days | Prerequisite: Basic swimming skills
Max Depth: 18 meters | Certification Level: Full entry-level
Price: from 320 € (excluding PADI fees)
This is the world’s most recognized scuba certification — your ticket to dive anywhere in the world, independently with a buddy. The course includes knowledge development, confined water training, and four open water dives, all taught in a safe and supportive environment.
You’ll learn essential scuba techniques, equipment handling, buoyancy control, and underwater communication. After completing the course, you’ll be certified to dive up to 18 meters — for life.
A perfect start for future dive adventures.
Max Depth: 18 meters | Certification Level: Full entry-level
Price: from 320 € (excluding PADI fees)
This is the world’s most recognized scuba certification — your ticket to dive anywhere in the world, independently with a buddy. The course includes knowledge development, confined water training, and four open water dives, all taught in a safe and supportive environment.
You’ll learn essential scuba techniques, equipment handling, buoyancy control, and underwater communication. After completing the course, you’ll be certified to dive up to 18 meters — for life.
A perfect start for future dive adventures.
Adventure Diver
Try three specialty dives of your choice and expand your skills.
Adventure Diver
Age: 12+ | Duration: 1–2 days | Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Max Depth: Depends on selected dives | Price: from 190 € (excluding PADI fees)
This course lets you explore three specialty dives of your choice — such as Wreck, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Navigation — under the guidance of a certified instructor. Each dive builds confidence and expands your skills in different underwater environments.
Adventure Diver is a great way to customize your training and move one step closer to Advanced Open Water certification.
Choose your own path — and start diving with purpose.
Max Depth: Depends on selected dives | Price: from 190 € (excluding PADI fees)
This course lets you explore three specialty dives of your choice — such as Wreck, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Navigation — under the guidance of a certified instructor. Each dive builds confidence and expands your skills in different underwater environments.
Adventure Diver is a great way to customize your training and move one step closer to Advanced Open Water certification.
Choose your own path — and start diving with purpose.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Improve navigation, buoyancy, and deep diving — explore new dive environments.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Age: 12+ | Duration: 2–3 days | Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Max Depth: 30 meters (21m for juniors) | Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
Take your diving to the next level with five exciting adventure dives. Two are required — Deep and Underwater Navigation — while the remaining three are your choice: Wreck, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and more.
You’ll improve your confidence, fine-tune your buoyancy, and gain experience in different dive environments, all under expert supervision.
This course is about exploration, experience, and expanding your limits — without heavy classroom time.
Max Depth: 30 meters (21m for juniors) | Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
Take your diving to the next level with five exciting adventure dives. Two are required — Deep and Underwater Navigation — while the remaining three are your choice: Wreck, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and more.
You’ll improve your confidence, fine-tune your buoyancy, and gain experience in different dive environments, all under expert supervision.
This course is about exploration, experience, and expanding your limits — without heavy classroom time.
Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent and manage diving emergencies with confidence.
Rescue Diver
Age: 12+ | Duration: 3–4 days | Prerequisite: Advanced Open Water + EFR
Max Depth: 18–30 meters (depending on training dives) | Price: from 280 € (excluding PADI & EFR fees)
This challenging and rewarding course teaches you how to prevent, recognize, and respond to dive emergencies — both minor and major. Through realistic scenarios and hands-on practice, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to manage stress, assist other divers, and stay calm under pressure.
Rescue Diver is often described as the most empowering and transformative diving course — it shifts your focus from just yourself to the safety of everyone around you.
Ideal for divers who want to be prepared, responsible, and capable in any situation.
Max Depth: 18–30 meters (depending on training dives) | Price: from 280 € (excluding PADI & EFR fees)
This challenging and rewarding course teaches you how to prevent, recognize, and respond to dive emergencies — both minor and major. Through realistic scenarios and hands-on practice, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to manage stress, assist other divers, and stay calm under pressure.
Rescue Diver is often described as the most empowering and transformative diving course — it shifts your focus from just yourself to the safety of everyone around you.
Ideal for divers who want to be prepared, responsible, and capable in any situation.
Emergency First Response
CPR and first aid training for divers and non-divers alike.
Emergency First Response (EFR)
Age: No age limit | Duration: 1 day | Prerequisite: None
Certification: CPR & First Aid | Price: 120 €
This dry (non-diving) course teaches you essential skills in primary care (CPR), secondary care (first aid), and emergency response. It’s a required step for Rescue Diver certification but is also valuable for anyone — diver or not.
You’ll learn how to stay calm and act effectively in a medical emergency, both underwater and on land. The course is practical, hands-on, and taught in a relaxed, supportive environment.
A must-have for anyone serious about safety — in and out of the water.
Certification: CPR & First Aid | Price: 120 €
This dry (non-diving) course teaches you essential skills in primary care (CPR), secondary care (first aid), and emergency response. It’s a required step for Rescue Diver certification but is also valuable for anyone — diver or not.
You’ll learn how to stay calm and act effectively in a medical emergency, both underwater and on land. The course is practical, hands-on, and taught in a relaxed, supportive environment.
A must-have for anyone serious about safety — in and out of the water.
Deep Diver
Safely explore depths down to 40 meters.
Deep Diver
Age: 15+ | Duration: 2 days (4 dives) | Prerequisite: Advanced Open Water Diver
Max Depth: 40 meters | Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
This specialty course trains you to plan and safely execute dives beyond 18 meters — all the way to 40 meters. You’ll learn about deep dive planning, gas management, narcosis awareness, emergency procedures, and proper equipment use.
The Deep Diver course is ideal for exploring deeper wrecks, drop-offs, and underwater formations with confidence and control.
Go beyond the surface — and beyond the limits of ordinary diving.
Max Depth: 40 meters | Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
This specialty course trains you to plan and safely execute dives beyond 18 meters — all the way to 40 meters. You’ll learn about deep dive planning, gas management, narcosis awareness, emergency procedures, and proper equipment use.
The Deep Diver course is ideal for exploring deeper wrecks, drop-offs, and underwater formations with confidence and control.
Go beyond the surface — and beyond the limits of ordinary diving.
Sidemount Diver
Learn a streamlined way of diving with tanks mounted at your sides.
Sidemount Diver
Age: 15+ | Duration: 2–3 days | Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Configuration: Dual tanks mounted on sides | Price: 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
This course teaches you how to dive with tanks mounted along your sides instead of on your back — a configuration that offers greater flexibility, comfort, and streamlining. You'll learn proper equipment setup, trim and buoyancy adjustment, gas management, and emergency procedures.
Sidemount diving is perfect for wrecks, caves, and anyone looking for better balance and redundancy — or just a new, more efficient way to dive.
A favorite among technical divers and those who value freedom of movement.
Configuration: Dual tanks mounted on sides | Price: 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
This course teaches you how to dive with tanks mounted along your sides instead of on your back — a configuration that offers greater flexibility, comfort, and streamlining. You'll learn proper equipment setup, trim and buoyancy adjustment, gas management, and emergency procedures.
Sidemount diving is perfect for wrecks, caves, and anyone looking for better balance and redundancy — or just a new, more efficient way to dive.
A favorite among technical divers and those who value freedom of movement.
Enriched Air Diver
Extend your bottom time with oxygen-enriched air.
Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)
Age: 12+ | Duration: Half day (theory + optional practical) | Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Price: 120 € | Special price: 70 € when booked with Advanced Open Water
Learn how to use enriched air (Nitrox) — a gas blend with higher oxygen content — to extend your bottom time and shorten surface intervals. This is the most popular PADI specialty, especially for divers who love longer or repetitive dives.
The course covers oxygen exposure limits, analyzing gas mixtures, and using Nitrox-compatible dive computers. No dives are required, but an optional practical session can be included.
Perfect for travel, wreck diving, or just making the most of every dive day.
Price: 120 € | Special price: 70 € when booked with Advanced Open Water
Learn how to use enriched air (Nitrox) — a gas blend with higher oxygen content — to extend your bottom time and shorten surface intervals. This is the most popular PADI specialty, especially for divers who love longer or repetitive dives.
The course covers oxygen exposure limits, analyzing gas mixtures, and using Nitrox-compatible dive computers. No dives are required, but an optional practical session can be included.
Perfect for travel, wreck diving, or just making the most of every dive day.
Wreck Diver
Explore sunken ships, planes, and structures with proper techniques.
Wreck Diver
Age: 15+ | Duration: 2–3 days (4 dives) | Prerequisite: Advanced Open Water Diver
Max Depth: 30 meters (depending on certification) | Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI and boat fees)
Explore sunken ships, planes, and artificial reefs safely and responsibly. In this course, you’ll learn proper wreck-penetration techniques, mapping, lines and reels use, and how to avoid common hazards.
Wreck Diver expands your skills with a balance of history, adventure, and respect for underwater heritage, guided by a professional instructor.
Whether you dream of diving the famous Adriatic wrecks or any other site around the world, this specialty prepares you for safe and thrilling exploration.
Max Depth: 30 meters (depending on certification) | Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI and boat fees)
Explore sunken ships, planes, and artificial reefs safely and responsibly. In this course, you’ll learn proper wreck-penetration techniques, mapping, lines and reels use, and how to avoid common hazards.
Wreck Diver expands your skills with a balance of history, adventure, and respect for underwater heritage, guided by a professional instructor.
Whether you dream of diving the famous Adriatic wrecks or any other site around the world, this specialty prepares you for safe and thrilling exploration.
Night Diver
Discover the underwater world after dark — an unforgettable experience.
Night Diver
Age: 12+ | Duration: 2–3 nights (3 dives) | Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
Experience the magic of the underwater world after sunset. This course teaches you to plan and conduct night dives, use dive lights effectively, communicate in the dark, and navigate with limited visibility.
You’ll discover how marine life changes after dark — with nocturnal creatures emerging and familiar sites taking on a whole new character.
Night diving combines adventure and tranquility, offering an unforgettable perspective on the underwater world.
Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
Experience the magic of the underwater world after sunset. This course teaches you to plan and conduct night dives, use dive lights effectively, communicate in the dark, and navigate with limited visibility.
You’ll discover how marine life changes after dark — with nocturnal creatures emerging and familiar sites taking on a whole new character.
Night diving combines adventure and tranquility, offering an unforgettable perspective on the underwater world.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Fine-tune your buoyancy control for longer, more efficient dives.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Age: 10+ | Duration: 1 day (2 dives) | Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Price: from 120 € (excluding PADI fees)
Mastering buoyancy control is one of the most valuable skills a diver can have. This course helps you fine-tune your weighting, trim, and breathing techniques to move effortlessly through the water.
You’ll learn to glide smoothly, reduce air consumption, protect marine life by avoiding accidental contact, and achieve perfect stability during safety stops and photography.
Ideal for divers of all levels who want to become more confident, efficient, and environmentally friendly underwater.
Price: from 120 € (excluding PADI fees)
Mastering buoyancy control is one of the most valuable skills a diver can have. This course helps you fine-tune your weighting, trim, and breathing techniques to move effortlessly through the water.
You’ll learn to glide smoothly, reduce air consumption, protect marine life by avoiding accidental contact, and achieve perfect stability during safety stops and photography.
Ideal for divers of all levels who want to become more confident, efficient, and environmentally friendly underwater.
Diver Propulsion Vehicle
Learn to safely operate an underwater scooter to extend your range and explore more efficiently.
Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)
Age: 12+ | Duration: 1–2 days (2 dives) | Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
Experience the thrill of gliding effortlessly through the water with a Diver Propulsion Vehicle. This course teaches you how to handle a DPV safely, plan dives, manage battery life, and navigate at higher speeds.
DPVs allow you to explore larger areas in less time, fight currents with ease, and make your dives more exciting — perfect for wrecks, walls, or just having fun.
With proper training, you’ll learn to maintain control, avoid disturbing marine life, and enjoy an unforgettable high-speed underwater adventure.
Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
Experience the thrill of gliding effortlessly through the water with a Diver Propulsion Vehicle. This course teaches you how to handle a DPV safely, plan dives, manage battery life, and navigate at higher speeds.
DPVs allow you to explore larger areas in less time, fight currents with ease, and make your dives more exciting — perfect for wrecks, walls, or just having fun.
With proper training, you’ll learn to maintain control, avoid disturbing marine life, and enjoy an unforgettable high-speed underwater adventure.
Self-Reliant Diver
Train to plan and perform dives independently.
Self-Reliant Diver
Age: 18+ | Duration: 2–3 days (3 dives) | Prerequisite: Advanced Open Water Diver + 100 logged dives
Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
While diving is normally a buddy activity, there are times when being prepared to dive independently is invaluable. The Self-Reliant Diver course teaches advanced planning, redundant equipment use, and self-rescue techniques.
You’ll develop the mindset and skills needed to handle potential problems on your own, extend your range, and explore sites where a buddy is not always nearby — such as photography, videography, or certain expedition dives.
It’s not about replacing the buddy system, but about becoming a more self-sufficient, confident, and skilled diver in any situation.
Price: from 240 € (excluding PADI fees)
While diving is normally a buddy activity, there are times when being prepared to dive independently is invaluable. The Self-Reliant Diver course teaches advanced planning, redundant equipment use, and self-rescue techniques.
You’ll develop the mindset and skills needed to handle potential problems on your own, extend your range, and explore sites where a buddy is not always nearby — such as photography, videography, or certain expedition dives.
It’s not about replacing the buddy system, but about becoming a more self-sufficient, confident, and skilled diver in any situation.
Divemaster
Take the first step into the pro world — lead dives, assist instructors, and share your passion.
Divemaster
Age: 18+ | Duration: 2–6 weeks (depending on schedule) | Prerequisites:
You’ll refine your dive skills to a professional level, learn to manage dive operations, guide certified divers, and develop your teaching abilities through practical workshops and real-world scenarios.
Training takes place in diverse environments, including open water, confined water, and classroom sessions, giving you a complete professional foundation.
Graduates of the Deep Ones Academy Divemaster program are well-prepared for careers in the dive industry, whether in Slovenia or anywhere in the world.
- Rescue Diver certification
- Emergency First Response (EFR) within the last 24 months
- Minimum 40 logged dives to start (60 to certify)
- Price: 650 € (excluding PADI fees)
You’ll refine your dive skills to a professional level, learn to manage dive operations, guide certified divers, and develop your teaching abilities through practical workshops and real-world scenarios.
Training takes place in diverse environments, including open water, confined water, and classroom sessions, giving you a complete professional foundation.
Graduates of the Deep Ones Academy Divemaster program are well-prepared for careers in the dive industry, whether in Slovenia or anywhere in the world.
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