Scuba Diving for Beginners in St. Andrews: Learn Underwater

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1/19

Duration2h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Breathe underwater for the first time in three feet of water

A beginner scuba diving lesson at St. Andrews State Park Jetties where you learn fundamental skills in shallow water with a PADI instructor, no prior experience or swimming ability required. The instructor meets you at the pavilion, covers safety basics on shore, then guides you through breathing and basic techniques in three feet of water before the dive begins. All equipment is provided, and you receive complimentary GoPro photos and videos. The activity lasts around two hours depending on group size and comfort level.

The Experience

You arrive at St. Andrews State Park Jetties 15 minutes before your start time and meet your PADI instructor at the public pavilion. The instructor begins with a safety briefing on shore, walking you through the fundamentals of scuba diving—how the equipment works, how to breathe underwater, and what to do if something feels wrong. There's no swimming skill required and no certification needed; this is designed for people trying it for the first time.

Once you're comfortable with the basics, you move to the shore diving site and practice in three feet of water. The instructor stays with you the whole time, watching how you handle breathing underwater and making sure you're steady with the safety skills before the actual dive begins. How long you spend in the water depends on your group size, how comfortable you feel, and how much air you use—the instructor adjusts the pace to match where you are. All the gear you need is included: wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights, the works.

Bring a towel and a smartphone with the Quik app so you can download the GoPro photos and videos the instructor captures during your dive. You'll have those moments to keep. Arrive without foundation, makeup or sunscreen on your face—it interferes with the mask seal. You must be at least 10 years old and in reasonable physical and mental health; the operator will ask you to complete a health questionnaire the day before, since some conditions like asthma or a history of heart or back surgery can prevent diving safely.

What’s included

All scuba equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights, mask and fins).
complimentary GoPro photos and videos of your dive.
instruction from a PADI-certified guide in English.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Try Diving Fun

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, so you follow the instruction and safety briefing without translation. This suits anyone trying scuba for the first time—no swimming ability, no prior experience, no certificate needed—and families with children from age 10 onward.