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Learn to Dive

When looking for a learn to scuba dive holiday it is important you chose the right location and a professional centre that will ensure your diving is safe and enjoyable. All of our centres are staffed by fully qualified professionals, with many years experience in teaching those new to diving. On a Sportif diving holiday, you can pre book a range of courses and taster sessions to allow you to go at your own pace. Or if you wish to fast track, we can help you take part of the theory and even some of the qualifying dives before you travel by elearning courses; maximizing the time you have in resort to enjoy the spectacular diving that awaits.

Experienced Consultants
If you are unsure about any part of the courses offered, please call one of our special dive holiday Travel Consultants for information. We have experienced divers on our team who have visited the resorts and can answer all your questions to  help you find the right course and diving location for you.

Learn to Dive on Holiday
The first stage arriving at your dive centre in resort is to take first steps in the classroom, where you will learn the theory side of diving. Once completed, you can use the centre’s training pool to get accustomed to the dive equipment and the sensation of being underwater. Where you are on your PADI Open Water course, the Instructors will take you at your own pace and not rush you, you will get as much help and assistance as you need as the most important factor in learning to dive is safety.



Where is the Best Place to Learn?

Sportif recommend you learn to dive in gentle conditions in the Canary Islands, Red Sea, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Far East or the Maldives on a land based holiday. You will be able to stay in the comfort of a hotel and take or theory and practical lessons in pool and in the sea close by. All of the centres have staff qualified to take you from your first steps into the water up to Dive Master and or Instructor level courses with the leading diving association such as PADI, BSAC, SSI and CMAS.

You can also learn to dive in other locations further afield such as the tropical islands such as Bali,  Palau in Micronesia. We can recommend locations that combine a great holiday location and top quality diving facilities. Every resort is different and courses are often structured to allow you time to enjoy other activities and also relax.

If you wish to save time in your resort, you could complete your theory and even some of your qualifying dives before you arrive. With online training through PADI you can do this at your own pace. Alternatively, PADI authorized centre can cover the theory with you in a classroom environment and sometimes qualifying dives can even be taken before you go.

Which type of course?

PADI
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is one of the most recognisable training authorities in the world.. More >

BSAC
The British Scuba Aqua Club was established over 50 years ago and with over 1,000 clubs now the largest in the UK. More >

SSI
SSI, Scuba Schools International, is also a pioneering agency started in 1970 to provide professional scuba training. More >

IAHD
The International Associate for Handicapped Divers was founded in 1993, with the purposed of bring together both disabled and able-bodied divers. More >

Can I save time by studying before I go?
If you wish to save time in resort you are able complete your theory and even some of your qualifying dives before you go. Study at home through PADI’s e-learningfacility. Some qualifying dives can even be taken at your local PADI dive centre allowing your more time in your resort to enjoy your recreational dives. More >

What Junior diving courses are available?
Children from the ages of 8 years can start with a Bubblemaker course. At 10 years a child can take the PADI Junior Open Water course with certification to dive to 12 meters. Once 12 years old, a child can take the full PADI Junior Open Water course allowing them to dive to 18 meters when accompanied by a full accredited instructoror qualified diving parent or guardian. More >

Why Book with Sportif?
As divers we understand what good instruction is and that is why we only recommend centres who offer the highest professional standards. Also we have a choice of over 40 locations to choose from so can select locations that offer the perfect conditions for learning to dive as well as having a wonderful holiday. There's nothing better than starting out in diving in clear, warm water to really enjoy those first encounteres with the undersea world.

You will also have the assurance of booking with a fully bonded ATOL Tour operator, so you can be reassured that all elements of your holiday are fully secured and your money safe... More information here >

Call 01273 944919 to discuss your next holiday and speak to one of our specialists or see our choice of destinations. More >


Dive Holidays Sportif

Sportif Dive is a specialist tour operator offering a wide range of diving holidays all over the world. Our choice of destinations is extensive from established locations in the Red Sea, Maldives, Caribbean and the Far East to the exotic and unusual such as Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean, Wakatobi, Truk, Palau, South America & the Pacific. Whether you are looking to for a Learn to Dive course, group expedition or trip of a lifetime we can help. With over 30 years experience and a personal approach, we can advise on the ideal location to suit your needs, at a price to suit your budget.

Our extensive knowledge of the destinations means we can recommend the right location for you. Our diving centres are selected for their excellent standards of service and safety. Whatever your priority, whether starting out or wishing to dive a technically challenging site we can recommend a range of options offering the best diving for when you wish to travel. We can organise all your travel arrangements for you, pre-book equipment and diving packages in advance to maximise your time when you get there.

As an independent tour operator, we select only the hotels, liveaboards and diving centres that offer the best standards and quality of service but at the right price. Without the overheads of a large mass market operator, we can offer the best value diving holidays often with great discounts and special offers.

Our consultants have many years experience in travel and are divers. They are able to closely match your needs and take time to recommend from a carefully selected range of accommodation and diving packages. With first hand knowledge, they are passionate about diving and travel and providing the perfect holiday for you.

Sportif also have a specialist multisport division offering instruction and rental packages for windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing. Our specialist centres are located in some of our diving resorts, often minutes from the Dive Centre for easy coordination of activities. Packages offered included taster and learn to right through to intensive coaching weeks up to expert level. Children can start from 8 years.

Sportif Dive are an ATOL bonded operator which means that every element of your holiday is secure. With the worry of disruption to your holiday plans from weather disruption or airline failure you can be sure that we will be there to help every step of the way.
 

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