Course overview

Let young adventurers try scuba with the PADI Bubblemaker program in Pondicherry, designed for children from age 8. In the safety of shallow, warm water they breathe underwater for the first time, gliding to a maximum of 2m with an instructor close by before they're ready for the Bay of Bengal one day.

What you’ll learn

• Breathe underwater using scuba
• Wear and use child-sized gear
• Clear a mask and use a regulator
• Move and float comfortably
• Enjoy a supervised shallow experience

Prerequisites

• 8 years or older
• Comfortable in water
• Parental consent

What's included · What's not

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Pool Bubblemaker session

   Children try scuba in shallow confined water with an instructor, to a maximum of 2m.

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