--- title: "Scuba Diving Training & Certification: Learn to Dive with PADI - mytribe" description: "Ready to explore the underwater world? Get your PADI certification with expert-led scuba diving training. We offer a full range of dive courses, from beginner Open Water to popular specialties like Enriched Air Nitrox. Start your adventure today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/scuba-diving-training-certification last_updated: 2025-09-15 --- # Scuba Diving Training & Certification in Bengaluru By [Planet Scuba](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba) · We train you for PADI scuba certification with online theory and hands-on ocean dives, plus you can learn during group dive holidays at top locations. ## Locations Classes in Indiranagar; Dive trips across India ### Travels to - Dive trips organized across India (India, India) ### Visit at - Training center at Indiranagar, Bengaluru (Training center close to Domlur, Ulsoor, Swami Vivekananda Road Metro, Old Airport Road, Cambridge Layout, MG Road) ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Discover Scuba Diving Pool Experience 60-minute introductory session with 1:1 supervision to test breathing underwater; includes full gear rental and basic skill practice. Typically ₹3,500-5,000 per person (1 session) (estimate) #### Session Breakdown * **Briefing:** 20-minute dry instruction covering hand signals, ear equalization, and equipment mechanics. * **Water Time:** 45 to 60 minutes in a swimming pool, starting at the shallow end. * **Skills:** Introduction to mask clearing and regulator recovery before free swimming. #### Equipment & Safety * **Full Kit:** Includes rental of Wetsuit, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, BCD, and Tank. * **Supervision:** Direct monitoring by a PADI Professional (1:1 or 1:2 ratio) for maximum safety. * **Value Add:** Fee is often credited towards the full Open Water course if booked subsequently. ### PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Certification Theory-only course teaching gas analysis and computer setup to extend underwater bottom time; requires no pool or ocean sessions. Typically ₹12-14K per certified diver (estimate) #### Curriculum & Skills * **Theory:** Digital modules on oxygen exposure limits and physiology of breathing oxygen-enriched air. * **Gas Analysis:** Hands-on workshop using Oxygen Analyzers to verify cylinder contents. * **Computer Setup:** Training on setting dive computers for specific Nitrox mixtures (EAN32/EAN36). #### Certification Value * **Bottom Time:** Qualifies you to dive longer without hitting decompression limits. * **PADI Gold Card:** Processing of the official certification card included. * **Format:** A 'dry' course with no wet training required, ideal for completion before a liveaboard trip. ### PADI Open Water Referral Course (Pool & Theory) Covers 100% of theory and pool requirements in Bangalore; excludes the mandatory ocean dives required for the final license. Typically ₹17-20K per student (theory + pool only) (estimate) #### Core Training Components * **Knowledge Development:** 10-12 hours of eLearning or manual study covering physics and physiology, plus classroom review with a senior instructor. * **Confined Water:** 4-6 hours of pool training mastering 20+ survival skills, including buoyancy control and emergency ascents. * **Batch Size:** Small groups (max 1:4) ensuring personalized attention. #### Equipment & Deliverables * **Premium Gear:** Usage of high-end Aqua Lung or Apeks regulators and BCDs during pool sessions. * **Materials:** Includes PADI Crewpak, Diver's Logbook, and Dive Planner instruction. * **Referral Paperwork:** Official PADI forms issued upon completion, valid globally for finishing the final 4 dives. #### Critical Exclusions * **Ocean Dives:** The 4 mandatory open water dives needed for certification are **not included**. * **Travel:** Trip costs to locations like Netrani or Andamans are separate. ## About Scuba Diving Training & Certification We’ve basically built our lives around the ocean at Planet Scuba. After 17 years, it’s still wild how much the sea can surprise you - and we’re here for anyone who wants to experience it firsthand. ### How We Teach I’m all about making scuba diving simple to learn and actually fun. Our courses mix online theory (so you don’t have to sit in a classroom) with practical sessions led by certified instructors. You get to chill at home for the study bits, then hit the water when you’re ready. The real classroom is the ocean, not some boring pool. ### Your Certification Path We’re a PADI 5-Star Dive Centre India, so whatever your level - total beginner or someone who wants to geek out on new skills - we’ve got you covered. If you’re already certified, you can go deeper with courses like Nitrox diving or Wreck diving certification. The wreck course is a blast if you’re into history or just want to poke around shipwrecks. ### Dive Holidays A lot of our training happens during group dive holidays in crazy cool places. You could be learning wreck diving in the Maldives or ticking off a specialty in Thailand. It’s not just about the certificate, it’s about the adventure. ## Highlights Browse through Planet Scuba's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/scuba-diving-training-certification/featured) - [Video: This is the magic of the Maldives. Join us as we glide past vibrant coral walls, encounter curious sea turtles, swim alongside graceful whitetip sharks, and discover hidden creatures like the honeycomb moray eel. Every dive trip we lead is a complete adventure, from the moment you step on the boat to your final ascent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84e700f5-d39a-4126-bb19-cef7ef73a5dc) - ![Exploring a sunken shipwreck is like stepping into another world. Here, a diver peers through a window on a wreck in the Maldives, framed by colorful coral growth. Our PADI Wreck Diver specialty course teaches you the skills to safely navigate and appreciate these underwater history museums.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27bc6784-e8f0-4805-b1e2-5401dc93705d) - ![The ocean comes alive at night. On this night dive at Maya Thila, we witnessed a feeding frenzy as a marbled ray hunted for its meal, surrounded by giant trevally and snappers. Our guided night dives reveal a side of the marine world that daytime divers rarely get to see.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/673e00c9-6cf3-45e5-b569-b781d842a89b) - ![The adventure begins with a single step. A diver takes a giant stride off our dive boat into the clear blue waters of Gaafaru, Maldives. This is a core skill we teach, marking the start of another incredible underwater exploration on our dive holidays.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ab14dbd-589b-4e50-9870-e9d2ab0e791a) - ![We love showing our divers the small wonders of the reef. This beautifully patterned parrotfish is sleeping soundly inside a protective mucus cocoon it creates every night. It's these fascinating marine life behaviors that make every dive a unique learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30b23175-2f41-4375-83cc-23ee344e5340) - ![Sunken ships quickly transform into thriving artificial reefs. This wreck at Gaafaru is now home to a bustling community of yellow snapper, demonstrating how nature reclaims these structures. Exploring these sites offers a dual lesson in history and marine biology.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/647b7481-3d16-4a03-9e5c-bb2a037f7127) ### [Wreck Diving Adventures](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/scuba-diving-training-certification/wreck-diving-adventures) - ![This stunning shot captures the scale and mystery of wreck diving. A diver is silhouetted in a large opening of a sunken vessel, which has become encrusted with vibrant marine life over the years. This is the kind of breathtaking view that awaits certified wreck divers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27bc6784-e8f0-4805-b1e2-5401dc93705d) - ![Wrecks are magnets for marine life. A large school of bluestripe snapper swarms over a decaying shipwreck, creating a beautiful contrast of yellow against the blue water. We teach our divers how to observe these artificial reef ecosystems without disturbing the inhabitants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/647b7481-3d16-4a03-9e5c-bb2a037f7127) - ![Every wreck has a story to tell, often visible in the details. This close-up shows the stern of a sunken boat at Gaafaru, with its name still faintly visible beneath the marine growth. Our courses emphasize appreciating the history and preserving the integrity of these underwater sites.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74507ce3-4d84-4b9c-aff8-6e19fcf33989) ### [The Ocean After Dark: Night Dives](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/scuba-diving-training-certification/the-ocean-after-dark-night-dives) - ![The reef is a busy place at night. Here, a large marbled ray forages for food on the seafloor, attracting opportunistic hunters like jacks and snappers. Guided night dives are a fantastic way to witness the dynamic predator and prey interactions of the marine food chain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/673e00c9-6cf3-45e5-b569-b781d842a89b) - ![Did you know some fish sleep in a sleeping bag? This colorful parrotfish has enveloped itself in a mucus bubble for protection while it rests. It's one of the many fascinating secrets of the reef that we reveal on our night dives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30b23175-2f41-4375-83cc-23ee344e5340) ### [Advance Your Skills: PADI Courses](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/scuba-diving-training-certification/advance-your-skills-padi-courses) - ![Want to extend your bottom time and get more out of every dive? Our PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) course is the answer. We teach you how to safely use air with a higher oxygen content, which means you absorb less nitrogen and can enjoy longer underwater explorations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b9304ec-9279-47e2-91b0-1bde95fa3e21) - ![Learn to stay under for longer with our PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course. The certification process is simple, combining convenient online theory with hands-on practical sessions from our expert instructors, so you can spend more time in the water and less in a classroom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5aa34952-d7e6-4436-8044-0b43b7f24e4b) ### [Professional Dive Equipment](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/scuba-diving-training-certification/professional-dive-equipment) - [Video: This video showcases the Aqua Lung Omni BCD, a jacket-style buoyancy control device designed for a perfect, customized fit. We believe that comfortable, well-fitting gear enhances your dive experience, and we can help you find the right equipment for your specific needs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5622cc3-337a-4b96-8d2b-96a2abdf2670) ## Meet your expert [Planet Scuba](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba) ### My story Hey, we’re Planet Scuba India! Seventeen years deep, still get that kid-in-a-candy-store feeling every time we hit the water. Born to Dive, that’s us. Nothing beats watching a shark cruise by or being in the middle of a stingray parade. We started out wanting a dive family in India, and now it’s grown big. Our office? The ocean. Anniversaries underwater, trips that turn strangers into friends – that’s what keeps us jumping back in. ### My work - **Dive Trips, Courses & Gear**: We do it all - organize dive holidays, teach PADI courses, and sell top-notch scuba gear. - **Luxury Liveaboard Trips**: Hop on our Magical Maldives dive holiday for wild encounters with mantas, sharks, and stingrays. - **PADI 5-Star Dive Centre**: Learn to dive with us! Our Enriched Air Diver Nitrox course is a favorite for more underwater time. - **Recreational & Pro Dive Gear Retail**: We stock gear from Aqua Lung, Apeks, DUI, and more - from basic masks to advanced rebreathers. - **Commercial & Military Solutions**: Supplying pro-grade stuff like Kirby Morgan helmets and Outland underwater ROVs for tough jobs. ## More services from Planet Scuba - [Recreational & Technical Diving Equipment Sales](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/recreational-technical-diving-equipment-sales) · ₹4K-5L per item (estimate) - [Dive Travel & Expeditions](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/dive-travel-expeditions) · ₹1.2-2.5L per person per 6-day trip (estimate) - [Commercial, Military & Public Safety Diving Solutions](https://mytribe.in/planet-scuba/commercial-military-public-safety-diving-solutions) · ₹1.2-3.5L per equipment unit (estimate) ## Experts similar to Planet Scuba on mytribe - [Specialized Aquatic Programs by PM Swimming Centre](https://mytribe.in/pmswimmingcentre/specialized-aquatic-programs) · ₹4,000-8,000 per participant per month (estimate) · PM Swimming Centre - [Swimming Lessons by Praveen Babu](https://mytribe.in/praveenbabu_india/swimming-lessons) · ₹2,500-7,000 per month (group lessons) (estimate) · Dolphin Aquatics - [Dog Swimming & Hydrotherapy by Platinum Paws Paradise](https://mytribe.in/platinum-paws-paradise/dog-swimming-hydrotherapy) · ₹500-1,500 per session (estimate) · Platinum Paws Paradise - [Personal Training by Rajib](https://mytribe.in/zin_rajib365/personal-training) · ₹600-1,800 per session (estimate) · HSR Fitness World (AECS Layout) - [Competitive Swim Training by Ray Center](https://mytribe.in/raycenterbng/competitive-swim-training) · ₹3,000-7,000 per month per swimmer (estimate) · Ray Center - Wilson Garden Swimming Pool - [Protection Sports & Working Dog Training by Spartan K9 Training](https://mytribe.in/spartan_k9training/protection-sports-working-dog-training) · ₹2,000-8,000 per session (estimate) · Bengaluru - [Water Sports Training and Expeditions by General Thimayya National Academy of Adventure](https://mytribe.in/gethnaa_gok_official/water-sports-training-and-expeditions) · ₹2,800-9,500 per person per camp/course (estimate) · Karwar - [Yoga Classes by Divya Nichani](https://mytribe.in/purawvida/yoga-classes) · ₹400-1,000 per group class (estimate) · Bengaluru - [Yoga & Wellness Retreats by Deepa Gowda](https://mytribe.in/deepa_gowdaa/yoga-wellness-retreats) · ₹16-42K per person per 3 days/2 nights retreat (estimate) · India ## Book To book Planet Scuba, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Scuba%20Diving%20Training%20%26%20Certification%20by%20Planet%20Scuba.)