Discover Diving
The GUE Discover Diving program offers an unmatched introduction to scuba diving. Experience the underwater world safely and confidently with expert guidance, precise training, and GUE's elite diving standards.
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Must be physically and mentally fit
- Must be a non-smoker
- Submit a completed Discover Diving Registration Form.
- Parental or guardian consent for minors
- Physician’s clearance required if on prescription meds (excluding birth control) or with any condition that could pose a risk during diving
- For a full list of course prerequisites, click here.
- Duration: 1 day
- Minimum of 4 hours instruction
- Land drills and equipment introduction
- Confined water session with direct instructor supervision
- Optional open water dive
- All dives within no-decompression limits
The GUE Discover Diving experience provides newcomers with a clear, exciting, and expertly-guided first glimpse into the world beneath the waves. In just one day, you'll explore foundational diving skills and concepts, gaining direct experience with scuba equipment and techniques used by the world’s top divers.
Under direct instructor supervision and a strict 2:1 in-water student-to-instructor ratio, you'll learn key skills including buoyancy control, underwater propulsion, equipment management, and emergency protocols. This program delivers a comprehensive and high-standard first step, ideal for those aiming to simply try scuba diving or prepare for a full certification course.
Participants experience the underwater environment safely, at a maximum depth of 12 meters (40 feet), ensuring comfort, confidence, and a genuine sense of discovery from the very first dive.
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Discover Diving
Your First Step Into the Underwater World
GUE Discover Diving introduces you to scuba the way it should be—structured, skill-focused, and safe.
Experience world-class instruction and take your first breath underwater with purpose and precision.
Experience Diving with Clarity, Control, and Confidence
Your Journey to GUE Diving Excellence
Your Path to Diving Mastery
Your Path to Diving Mastery
Your journey begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of scuba diving. In this phase, you’ll learn about essential physics, equipment function, underwater communication, and how GUE training differs from standard dive programs. We’ll walk you through everything you need to feel prepared, safe, and confident before entering the water.
Before diving, you'll work directly with a GUE instructor to practice critical land-based skills. You'll learn how to handle your gear, perform basic scuba procedures, and get hands-on with GUE’s streamlined equipment configuration. This phase builds comfort, control, and muscle memory.
Now it’s time to dive. Under strict supervision and a low 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio, you’ll experience your first underwater adventure in a safe, confined environment. You’ll practice core dive skills like buoyancy, propulsion, and controlled ascents. If conditions and progress allow, you may complete a supervised open water dive—your first real step into the underwater world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is GUE Discover Diving for?
Anyone aged 12 and up who wants to experience diving for the first time with the highest standards of safety, structure, and skill development.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes, participants should be comfortable in the water and able to swim unassisted.
Do I need any prior experience or certification?
No prior diving experience or certification is required. This is a non-certification program designed specifically for first-time divers.
Is this a certification course?
No, this is an introductory experience. Completion does not result in certification but can serve as a stepping stone toward the GUE Open Water Diver course.
How deep will I go?
The maximum depth is 12 meters (40 feet), under direct supervision of a GUE instructor.
What skills will I learn?
You’ll learn how to use scuba gear, manage buoyancy and trim, communicate underwater, and perform key safety procedures like controlled ascents and gas sharing.
What equipment is used?
You’ll be introduced to GUE’s standardized equipment setup—minimalist, streamlined, and built for skill development and safety. This includes a backplate/wing BCD, long hose regulator, and rigid fins.
Can this lead to further training?
Absolutely. GUE Discover Diving is the perfect first step if you're planning to continue to full certification. Many participants go on to enroll in the GUE Open Water Diver course.
