Thinking about where to go and what to do on your next family vacation? Are you trying to balance the needs of everyone on your family? Why not try something new and exciting, bring you together and let you choose incredible destinations? Find out here why learning to dive and jumping in the water together might be just what you're looking for...

Get Active – Together!

You may be getting ready to go on vacation and need some rest and relaxation, but your kids may wish they could do more than laze by the pool. Scuba diving is a great form of activity, but also incredibly relaxing. Immerse yourself in a whole new world and take your mind off the stress and hustle and bustle of working life - there's no better way to unwind than to watch the fish swim by. Learning to dive will help you relax while keeping the kids active!

Create Memories That Will Last A Lifetime

What is your most memorable family vacation? Is this a special event or a special place? Your kids will never forget a family diving trip. Not only will you be the coolest parents in town, but you'll explore the ocean together and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Learn More About Each Other

Diving can be very revealing! Most parents don't see their kids while they're at school - you'll see yours in a different light. Plus, when it comes to learning to dive, everyone is equal. You will stop being mom and dad for a while, and be students together.

Achieve Something Great

The PADI Open Water Certification is a lifetime certification. Completing your open water course is a great achievement and there is no better way to achieve it than as a family. You'll finish your course with a sense of accomplishment and accomplishment.

Teach Responsibility

Scuba diving requires divers to carefully inspect their equipment before diving, and certain procedures must be followed during the dive as well. By learning to scuba dive, your child will develop the skills to take responsibility not only for himself but also for a team ("buddies"). These skills are transferable to everyday life and learned in a fun and practical way.

Encourages Team Work

Divers always dive with a "buddy" and during your course you will learn the importance of working together as a group. You'd be surprised how siblings who used to fight at home suddenly become supportive, encouraging and enjoy working together.

Discover a Whole New World

Of course, the main reason we dive is to explore, which is what you all do together on family vacations. But that's not all - put your diving certification in your luggage and you can explore and discover countless places together for years to come. You (and your family) will truly own the world beneath the water.

Here are some exciting PADI Courses for kids:

Try Diver Bubble maker (ages 8+) – Children dive in a pool in less than two metres/six feet of water. You can get more information and book here.

PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Open Water Diver (ages 10 to 14) – Students as young as 10 can take the PADI Open Water Diver scuba certification course.

Blog post inspired by https://blog.padi.com/7-reasons-next-family-holiday-diving-holiday/