Diving Courses in Chile
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Austral Divers, a PADI 5-star center for over 20 years
We invite you to learn to dive in Quintay, a destination renowned for its biodiversity and spectacular underwater landscapes. Learn in a relaxed and luxurious setting in our oceanfront pool and enjoy a comprehensive, professional course.
Taking diving courses is much more than learning a skill: it’s a connection with nature, an adventure of exploration, and a personal challenge.
If you’ve never dived before, we recommend Discover Scuba Diving (Introductory Dive). This way, you can try scuba diving without committing to a full course. With this guided experience, you’ll feel weightless underwater and observe marine life without certification.
There are many other programs, such as diving specialties, so you can pursue your personal interests and affinities.
Open Water Diver
This course will make you a certified diver, and you can complete it in just one weekend. You’ll learn to control your buoyancy, use your equipment correctly, and move confidently in the water.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Explore greater depths, try night diving, and improve your underwater navigation. This course will expand your access to new dive sites.
Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent and handle emergencies in the water. This diving course is ideal for those seeking greater responsibility and skills in diving safety.
ReActivate
Ideal for divers who have been out of the water for more than six months and need a reminder to return safely.
Scuba Diver
A short course, ideal for trying scuba diving if you have limited time. Practice in a pool and in the sea with an instructor.
Open Water Diver
Theoretical classes, pool sessions, and open water practicals. Learn to scuba dive under the supervision of certified instructors.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Dive down to 30 meters while exploring specialties such as night diving and underwater navigation.
Rescue Diver
This course is for anyone who wants to dive with confidence and, above all, be prepared to help others when they need it.
Dive Master
It’s the start of a career in professional diving, where you not only improve your technical skills, but also become a leader.
Open Water SCUBA Instructor
Being an instructor is more than just teaching diving. It’s about sharing your passion for the underwater world and being a role model for those looking to learn.
Diving Specialties
From deep diving to underwater photography, these certifications allow you to develop specific knowledge and enhance your diving experience.
Questions about diving courses
What are PADI scuba diving courses?
PADI courses are certification programs that teach you how to dive safely and effectively, from beginners to advanced levels.
Where can I take scuba diving lessons in Chile?
You can find PADI schools in various locations; Austral Divers in Quintay is a center recognized by PADI as five stars and with more than 20 years of experience.
What are the requirements to start a diving course?
Generally, you must be at least 10 years old and in good health. It is recommended that you feel comfortable in the water and be able to float.
How long does a PADI scuba diving course last?
The duration varies; basic courses usually last between 3 and 5 days, including theory and practical sessions on the water.
What equipment do I need for diving lessons in Quintay?
We’ll provide all the basic equipment, including a wetsuit, hood, vest, regulator, and tank. If you’d like, you can increase your comfort by purchasing your own neoprene socks and/or gloves.
What PADI certification can I obtain?
At Austral Divers, we hold virtually all PADI certifications, from Open Water Diver for beginners to Master Scuba Trainer.
Welcome to a world of opportunities
The 3 best diving courses
PADI courses are the gateway to the exciting world of diving.
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) diving courses are the most recognized worldwide, both for their focus on safety and for the experience they provide to divers.
Each course follows a structured format, which allows participants to acquire theoretical knowledge, develop skills in confined waters, and finally apply them in open water dives.
PADI courses offer a complete path from beginner to professional in diving, starting with Discover Scuba Diving, a short and accessible experience to try diving without the need for certification.
PADI courses are tailored to different levels, from beginners to professionals.
They are an excellent way to explore the underwater world and acquire new skills.
Each course ensures an educational, fun, and safe experience at all times.
Open Water Diver
This is the first comprehensive certification, allowing you to dive to a depth of 18 meters. This course includes theory, confined water practice, and four open water dives.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Through five adventure dives, divers develop new skills, such as deep dives, night dives, and underwater navigation.
Rescue Diver
A course focused on the safety of oneself and others. Here, crucial skills for handling emergencies and rescues are acquired.
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