PADI Discover Scuba Diving in La Digue

Try scuba diving for the first time in Seychelles, guided step by step by a PADI Professional.

Curious about scuba, but not ready to take a full course? Discover Scuba Diving is a calm introduction for beginners. We explain the basics, prepare your equipment and guide you in the water, so you can see how it feels to breathe underwater.  Tell us your dates and who would like to join. We’ll prepare everything for your dive in La Digue.

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Format

Half-day boat experience

Level

Beginners / first-time divers

Ratio

2 divers per instructor

Dives

1 or  2 dives

Depth

 Maximum 12 metres

Age

 Minimum 10 years old

Discover Scuba Diving with Trek Divers in La Digue

Clear guidance, patient support and a boat set up for beginners.

With Trek Divers, the DSD experience is built around clear explanations, patient guidance and honest expectations, so you can try scuba without feeling rushed.

Comfortable

 Start from a dive boat with space, shade, towels, drinks, snacks, toilet and shower on board.

Patient

A friendly team used to helping beginners and nervous guests feel at ease.

Local

Try scuba in La Digue, surrounded by the granite landscapes that make Seychelles diving different.

Honest

We keep the experience calm, realistic and focused on how you feel in the water, not on pressure or big promises.

Discover Scuba Diving Options from La Digue

A beginner friendly boat experience for trying scuba in Seychelles.

Choose between a morning or afternoon Discover Scuba Diving experience from La Digue. Each option is guided by a PADI Professional and planned around the schedule, instructor availability and the comfort of the group.

Morning Discover Scuba Diving

A regular morning dive trip from La Digue with two guided boat dives and the afternoon free to enjoy the island.

A half-day boat experience from La Digue for beginners trying scuba for the first time.

You join us on Twin Spirit, learn the basics before entering the water and choose 1 or 2 dives.

If you choose 1 dive, you stay on board after your dive. You can relax, enjoy the boat trip and return to La Digue when the boat heads back.

Best if: You want a calm first scuba experience and still keep the afternoon free to enjoy La Digue.

Schedule: meet at the dive centre at 8:45 am, boat at 9:00 am, return around 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

Ask about morning DSD availability

Afternoon Discover Scuba Diving

A shorter regular dive option from La Digue for certified divers who want one guided boat dive later in the day.

A later option with one supervised dive and a clear introduction to the basics.

It works well if you prefer a lighter plan, arrive on the island in the morning or want more free time earlier in the day.

Availability depends on the schedule, the day’s conditions and instructor availability.

Best if: You prefer a later plan, arrive on the island in the morning or want a lighter first scuba experience during your stay.

Schedule: from 2:00 pm to around 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm.

Ask about afternoon DSD availability

What to Expect on Your Discover Scuba Diving Experience

A simple, calm flow before your first time underwater.

1. Check in at the dive centre

We meet at our dive centre in La Passe, complete the forms and answer any last questions before the trip.

2. Walk to Twin Spirit

From the dive centre, it is a short walk to the boat. You step on board, meet the crew and get ready for the experience.

3. Get a clear introduction

Your instructor explains the basics in a simple way, so you know what to do before entering the water.

4.  Start from the boat

Discover Scuba Diving usually starts directly from the boat, with your instructor close and the experience kept calm.

5.  Enjoy your first dive

You take your first breaths underwater, with your instructor guiding you throughout.

6. Relax on board

If you choose 2 dives, you relax on Twin Spirit between dives. If you choose 1 dive, you stay on board and enjoy the boat trip back.

What’s Included in Your PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience

The basics are taken care of, so you can focus on trying scuba.

Morning Discover Scuba Diving

  • 1 or 2 supervised dives from La Digue.
  • PADI Professional guidance.
  • Basic scuba introduction before entering the water.
  • Equipment included.
  • Drinking water, tea and coffee.
  • Snacks on board.
  • Towels, shower, dry saloon and power on Twin Spirit.

Afternoon Discover Scuba Diving

  • 1 supervised dive from La Digue.
  •  PADI Professional guidance.
  • Basic scuba introduction before entering the water.
  • Equipment included.
  • Drinking water, tea and coffee.
  • Toilet, shower, dry saloon and power on Twin Spirit.

Want to Try PADI Discover Scuba Diving in La Digue?

Send us your dates, who would like to join and whether you prefer 1 or 2 dives. We’ll organise everything for you.

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Your First Dive with a PADI Dive Centre in La Digue

Recognised PADI standards, with the comfort of a real dive boat.

PADI Dive Centre

You are trying scuba with a PADI dive centre in La Digue, following a recognised introductory experience for first-time divers. For your first dive, it helps to know there is a clear structure and someone guiding you closely. We explain the basics, answer your questions and stay with you in the water from start to finish.

Twin Spirit

Twin Spirit helps your first scuba experience feel more comfortable from the start. There is space to get ready, shade to relax on board and everything you need around you before and after your dive.

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The Team Around Your First Dive

Calm people make a big difference when everything feels new.

Trying scuba for the first time can bring excitement, nerves and a lot of small questions. That is normal. At Trek Divers, the team is used to guiding people through that first moment slowly and clearly, from the briefing to the boat and into the water.

Meet the people behind

Natacha

Co owner of Trek Divers and PADI Instructor

I love the moment a beginner realises breathing underwater can feel calmer than they expected.

Marcus

Co owner, skipper and  PADI Instructor

From the boat, I try to make your first dive feel steady before you even touch the water.

Aisha

PADI Instructor and co owner of Gypsie

For me, Discover Scuba Diving is about turning nerves into curiosity, one small step at a time.

Gino

Skipper

I make sure the boat side feels simple, so your first scuba moment starts smoothly.

Ellna

PADI Instructor

I give beginners the time they need to feel ready, never pushed.

Nerrick

PADI Divemaster

My first hello is there to make everything feel a little less intimidating

Kyle

PADI Instructor

I break the first dive into small steps, so it never feels bigger than it is.

Natacha

I’m Natacha. I’m from France, and Seychelles has been home for 15 years.

I started diving when I was 12, and the sea has been part of my life since then. When I’m not at the dive centre, you’ll probably find me trail running, making things with my daughter or experimenting with fermented food.

Marcus

I’m Marcus. I’m Seychellois, co owner of Trek Divers, skipper and instructor.

I like being close to the sea and helping people feel comfortable before a dive. Outside work, I’m fascinated by Japan, Japanese anime and astrology.

Aisha

I’m Aisha. I’m from England and joined Trek Divers in 2019.

I’m an instructor and co owner of Gypsie. I love the mix of diving, boats and island life here. When I’m not working, I enjoy trail running, walking my dog and paddle boarding.

Gino

I’m Gino. I’m Seychellois and I’m one of the skippers at Trek Divers.

I joined the team a year ago. I enjoy being on the water, diving in my spare time and fishing when I can.

Ellna

I’m Ellna. I’m Seychellois and joined Trek Divers last year.

I’m patient by nature, and I like helping people feel relaxed around the dive centre. I love hiking and spending time in nature.

Nerrick

I’m Nerrick. I’m Seychellois, and I did my Divemaster training with Trek Divers in 2023.

I bring a lot of energy to the dive centre, and outside diving, I’m the lead singer in a local band here on La Digue.

Kyle

I’m Kyle. I’m from the UK and joined Trek Divers last year.

I’m a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Outside diving, I love football, especially Arsenal, and I’m also an excellent baker.

What First-Time Divers Say After Diving With Us in Seychelles

It helps to hear from people who were once in the same place.

We can explain how Discover Scuba Diving works, but reviews show how guests felt before, during and after their first dive.

Check Availability for Your PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience

Send us your dates, the number of people joining and whether you prefer 1 or 2 dives. We’ll organise the right option for you.

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Booking and Cancellation Policy for PADI Discover Scuba Diving

  • For PADI Discover Scuba Diving, we do not ask for a deposit.
  • You pay after your experience, at the end of the trip.
  • If you cancel before the dive, nothing is due.
  • If we need to cancel because sea conditions are not suitable, nothing is due either.
  • We just ask you to let us know as soon as possible if your plans change, so we can adjust the boat schedule and instructor planning.

Questions Before Your PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience in La Digue

You do not need to be an advanced swimmer, but you should feel comfortable in the water.

If you are unsure, tell us when you contact us. We will help you understand whether Discover Scuba Diving is the right option for you.

That is completely normal.

Many first-time divers feel nervous at the beginning. We keep the introduction simple, answer your questions and help you take things step by step before entering the water.

Yes.

Your comfort matters. If you do not feel comfortable, tell your instructor. The experience is not a test, and you do not need to force anything.

Discover Scuba Diving is planned as a half-day boat experience.

The exact timing depends on the schedule, sea conditions and whether you choose the 1 dive or 2 dive option.

Marine life depends on the site and the day.

During your first dive, you may see reef fish, turtles, rays or other local marine life around La Digue.

Yes.

If you enjoy your first experience and want to keep learning, you can ask us about PADI courses in La Digue. Discover Scuba Diving is a good way to try scuba before deciding whether you want to continue.

Yes, private Discover Scuba Diving may be possible with Gypsie.

It can be a good option if you want a quieter first scuba experience, a more flexible plan, or if you are staying at a resort or travelling by catamaran.

Yes, depending on space and availability.

Non-diving companions can join the boat for €20. They are welcome to relax on board while you dive, but this is not planned as a snorkelling trip.

Want a More Private PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience?

A quieter first dive may be possible with Gypsie.

If you would prefer a private first scuba experience, tell us your dates, where you are staying and who would like to join. Private Discover Scuba Diving may be possible with Gypsie, depending on availability, distance, safety and the day’s conditions.

It can be a good option if you want a quieter experience, a more flexible plan or a first dive arranged around your resort, catamaran or private group For private discovery dives, complimentary GoPro footage is included, so you can keep a memory of your first underwater experience.

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