How old ?

How old do you have to be to learn to scuba dive?

The minimum age is 10 years old (in most areas). Student divers who are younger than 15 earn the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification.

The Junior Open Water certification comes with restrictions.

• Divers 10-11 years old must dive with a PADI Professional or a certified parent or guardian, and dives cannot exceed 12 meters/40 feet.
• Divers 12-14 years old must dive with a certified adult and dives cannot exceed 18 meters / 60 feet
• Children under the age of 13 require parent or guardian permission to register for PADI eLearning.
• Jr. Open Water Divers may upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver certification at age 15 by requesting a new certification card (no additional training is required).