PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, is the premier brand for scuba diving education worldwide. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, PADI is the largest ocean exploration and diver organization, operating in 186 countries and territories. PADI enables individuals to seek adventure and protect the ocean through underwater education, life-changing experiences, and travel.

PADI offers a comprehensive range of scuba and freediving courses, catering to beginners and experienced divers alike. From the Open Water Diver course for beginners to advanced specialty courses like Digital Underwater Imaging and wreck diving, PADI provides training at every skill level. With almost 200 PADI Dive Centers and Resorts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, divers can find courses and services close to home or in dream destinations.

PADI's global travel platform, PADI Travel®, offers a vast selection of dive destinations and holiday packages, including liveaboards and dive resorts. They also prioritize eco-travel options, allowing travelers to contribute to ocean conservation while enjoying life-changing vacations. In addition, PADI Gear provides sustainable and ocean-conscious products, enabling divers and eco-minded consumers to make a positive impact through their purchases.

PADI Gear's collection includes rashguards made from retired fishing nets and towels made from ocean-bound plastic. Furthermore, PADI is committed to environmental conservation through the PADI AWARE Foundation, a global charity that drives local action for global impact. Together with PADI, they work towards creating a billion torchbearers to explore and protect the ocean.

Choose PADI to seek adventure, develop diving skills, and make a difference in preserving the ocean's beauty and health