Scuba Diving Cardiff
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Discover Scuba Diving in Cardiff & South Wales
Are you in Cardiff or the surrounding areas (Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly, Newport)? Divexplore brings high-quality scuba diving courses, try-dive experiences, and certification training right to your doorstep.
Whether you’re new to diving or want to level up your skills, we deliver expert instruction close to you.
Start your under water adventure in Cardiff today!
What we offer
Not ready to commit to a full scuba course? Our try dive gives you a taste of breathing underwater under supervision in a safe environment — ideal for newcomers.
Our Scuba Diving Open Water courses teach the fundamentals so you can dive confidently up to 18 m anywhere in the world. Theory, pool, and open‑water dives included.
Once certified, Why not continue your education and education with one of our Advanced Diver Courses, all offered near Cardiff or along the South Wales coast.
Go beyond your own diving, learn the knowledge and techniques to effectively care for and look out for your fellow divers.
Looking to teach diving or become a Divemaster? Our professional scuba training is accessible to divers in Cardiff and across South Wales.
Once certified, advanced your dive skills and knowledge with one of our speciality courses, Night / Wreck / Deep Diver plus more.
Why Choose DivExplore for Scuba Diving Cardiff?
With over 15 years of experience as PADI, SDI, SSI, and EFR Instructors, we’ve taught divers across South Wales from Swansea to Cardiff, its surrounding areas and worldwide.
We believe in a highly personal approach to training. All our courses are adapted to your individual needs, using teaching techniques that ensure your greatest understanding and comfort throughout your journey.
Our instruction is truly bespoke, with a maximum of two students per instructor. This ensures you get more one-on-one training, building confidence and comfort in the water quickly, which makes your diving safer and much more enjoyable.
You can learn the theory online at your own pace, knowing help is just a message or call away. We offer dedicated online sessions to review course outcomes and clear up any undeveloped knowledge. For specific courses, we supply training videos to give you a basic understanding of the practical tasks ahead.
Ready to take the plunge? Unlock the underwater world by enrolling in a scuba diving course with Divexplore today!
The most amazing experience ever!!
I couldn’t have asked for better instructors than Dan or Dave. They were both so nice and patient and explained things in a way which you could understand, and if you didn’t they were both more than happy to guide you through it step-by-step ensuring you understand what your doing and are comfortable. They created a calm environment which just made everything much more comfortable and relaxed. I couldn’t recommend them more, they were honestly the best! Charlie.
Scuba Store
At Divexplore, we’re proud to partner with Escape Watersports to bring you a carefully selected range of top-quality dive gear — trusted by both local divers in Cardiff, South Wales and customers across the UK.
As experienced dive professionals, we understand how essential the right equipment is to your safety, comfort, and enjoyment underwater. That’s why we offer expert advice and hands-on guidance to help you find the best gear for your needs.
Whether you’re gearing up for your first dive or upgrading for your next big adventure, explore our curated collection and get the confidence that comes with reliable, high-performance kit.
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Our Multiple Training Agencies
Scuba diving offers an exhilarating and unforgettable experience and it’s more accessible than most people think. For many, the dream of exploring the underwater world is a lifelong ambition, and getting started is easier than you might imagine.
At Divexplore, we provide scuba diving courses for Cardiff and surrounding areas, including Penarth, Barry, Newport, Caerphilly, Bridgend and the South Wales area.
We teach PADI, SDI, and SSI courses suitable for all experience levels — from complete beginners taking their first breaths underwater to experienced divers looking to sharpen their skills or pursue professional qualifications.
You can start your scuba diving journey in Cardiff by enrolling in the SSI Open Water Diver, SDI Open Water Diver, or PADI Open Water Diver course. Once certified, you’ll be qualified to dive to depths of 18 meters anywhere in the world.
After earning your Open Water certification, you can continue your education with courses like the PADI Advanced Open Water, SSI Advanced Adventurer, or SDI Advanced Adventure, along with a variety of specialty programs we offer across Cardiff and South Wales.
If you’re curious about diving but not ready to commit to a full course, our Try Dive experience is the perfect introduction.
It allows you to experience the feeling of breathing underwater in a safe, relaxed environment. It gives you a taste of what it takes to become a certified diver.
Contact Us Today
Please do not hesitate to contact us via phone, WhatsApp or email for any questions, enquiries or to book your course today!
Give us a call on 07522 493132 Or email us at info@divexplore.co.uk
Personal Scuba Diver training
Enjoy a safer, more personal experience with small group sizes.
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At Divexplore, our primary goal is to make your training as safe and enjoyable as possible.
Shaun Lewis7 September 2025 Did my rescue diver course with Dan. Great experience! Great training from Dan! Can’t fault it. Would highly recommend using Divexplore to anyone, whatever level you are sean painter27 August 2025 Drysuit course with Divexplore,,,,Dan is a great instructor,,thats why i wonted to return after my open water course. His patience and enthusiasm is outstanding,,,,and the confidence he gives you in return,,,Dan knows I always gets nervous before every dive ,,,but he always says enjoy sean I'm there by your side ,,,,highly recommend 👌 Claire Hollands26 August 2025 Fantastic weekend diving in Pembrokeshire with Dan! A well organised trip - Dan is super helpful and patient with us on our first sea dive. Clare Buck29 July 2025 Had an amazing time with Dan at Dive Explore! He was incredibly enthusiastic about diving, very patient, and thorough — an amazing instructor, especially as I was a complete beginner. Dan made me feel safe, confident, and excited every step of the way. I can’t wait to fill up my log book. If you’re thinking about trying scuba diving, I can’t recommend Dan enough. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build confidence, you’ll be in expert hands. Highly recommend if you’re looking for an unforgettable diving experience! Chris Davey15 July 2025 Dan at Divexplore was absolutely first class. He got my son through his PADI Open Water with a professional, friendly, and open approach that made the whole experience enjoyable—my son loved every minute of it. Dan also went above and beyond to track down my old PADI cert and get me refreshed and back up to speed. Thank you so much – highly recommended! Megan-Ray Cornhill29 June 2025 I recently did my Adventure Diver course with Dan and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. He was calm, clear, and so supportive throughout the dives, always making sure I felt safe and confident while pushing me just enough to build my skills. His passion for diving really shines through in the way he teaches, and he explained everything in a way that made sense, no matter how confused I felt at times! I came away from the course feeling so much more capable and excited for my next dives. Thank you, Dan, for making it such a fun and empowering experience. Nia Chilcott2 June 2025 We had an all round excellent experience learning to dive. Dan was friendly, patient and approachable. He was incredibly personable and tailored the course to our individual needs. The pool sessions were well structured and followed by dives in Spring Valley Lakes. At every stage, it felt like we were taken through the course at our pace and never rushed. We were always given plenty of time to go through the skills. Special mention to Ray who helped provide 1-to-1 tuition. We both felt incredibly safe with them both for all our dives. Dan was also contactable outside of the tuition sessions and quick to respond to any questions. We cannot recommend DivExplore enough! sean Painter9 February 2025 Dan is a great diving instructor he made me feel at ease,,what with my dyslexic and anxious anxiety levels he made me feel carm and relaxed,,, to build my confidence levels,,from start to finish he was top form ...I've had many try dives abroad but Dan took me to the next level,,,if you want to start to learn open water diving Dan is your man stewart brooke12 November 2024 I've taught with Dan for many years, he's one of the best scuba instructors I've worked with and he's great company.
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