Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to breathe underwater?
PADI Discover Scuba Diving is your answer—and Valparaíso
is the perfect place to experience it for the first time.
It all begins at Muelle Barón, in the heart of the historic bay of Valparaíso.
Valparaíso. Before entering the water, your certified PADI instructor will guide you through a comprehensive briefing: you will learn how to use the equipment, the underwater communication signals, and the safety procedures.
PADI-certified instructor will give you a comprehensive briefing: you will learn how to
how to use the equipment, the underwater communication signals, and the
basic breathing techniques. No rush, no pressure—at your own pace.
pace.
When you're ready, we'll equip you with a wetsuit, BCD,
regulator, mask, and fins. All-inclusive, all tailored
specifically for you. We'll practice together on the surface until
you feel completely confident. Only then do we descend.
Beneath the surface of Valparaíso Bay, a world awaits you
that most visitors never get to see awaits you. Rocky seabeds teeming with South Pacific marine life: conger eels peeking out from between the rocks, octopuses that change colour, and schools of colourful fish.
seabeds teeming with South Pacific marine life: conger eels that peek out from between the rocks, octopuses that change colour, sea urchins, mussels, and a variety of fish that will surprise even the most experienced divers.
peek out from between the rocks, color-changing octopuses,
sea urchins, mussels, and a variety of fish that will amaze even experienced divers.
even experienced divers. Your instructor will remain by your side
at all times, pointing out each species and guiding you to the
best spots on the dive.
The dive lasts 30 to 45 minutes at a maximum depth of 39 feet (12 metres) —
maximum depth of 12 metres—enough to enjoy the full diving experience in a safe and controlled environment.
diving experience in a safe and controlled environment.
As you exit the water and remove your gear, overlooking the
Valparaíso's UNESCO World Heritage hills, your instructor will
will present you with your PADI DSD certificate of achievement and provide you with all the information you need so that, if you wish to take the next step, you can continue with the Open Water course and obtain your PADI Open Water Diver certification.
information so that, if you want to take the next step, you can
continue with the Open Water course and earn your international diving certification.
international diving certification.
No previous experience is required. Just a desire to discover what lies beneath the surface of the Pacific.
what lies beneath the surface of the Pacific.
