DAY 1|Certified diverDAY 9|Dreaming of the Arctic

1:3 or fewer per instructor26 years, zero accidentsAll staff first-aid certified
Location Silfra, Iceland · Photo Charlie Jung (CEO, NB Divers)

WHY NB DIVERS

Why Divers
Choose NB Divers

26 Years
Zero Accidents

We never rush. Every student trains until their confidence is real. This is the teaching philosophy NB Divers has kept since 2000.

5,874
PADI Certifications

From try-dives to instructor training, so far 5,874 divers have earned their PADI certification with NB Divers (10,000+ in-water experiences including try-dives).

5★ CDC
PADI 5 Star CDC

The highest PADI rating in the world. A center where instructors who train instructors are on staff, teaching every level, from your first breath underwater to professional, to a global standard.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

What Divers Say

5
★★★★★
Google Reviews

김민경
2 months ago
★★★★★

Having been a diver for 27 years, I have experienced countless instructors and dive centers. Yet, the only place I can confidently and without a single doubt recommend to my loved ones is ‘NB Divers’. I first met Charlie, the Course Director of NB Divers, back in 2011 as an instructor meeting a director. Since then, we have traveled for overseas diving trips together and have grown as close as siblings. Having watched him closely for all these years, I can say he is someone who always gives his absolute best to the core essence of diving: safety and enjoyment. He is truly one of the diving mentors I respect the most. Because his philosophy on diving is so steadfast and unwavering, the countless instructors and students who trained under him also approach diving with an exceptional mindset. Scuba diving is a leisure activity that is directly linked to human life. That is why whenever my acquaintances ask for an instructor recommendation, I always emphasize that they should look for ‘a place where they can fully trust and entrust their lives,’ rather than simply looking for a cheaper option. Following that exact standard, the place I chose for my husband’s diving education was none other than NB Divers. Even though I am an instructor myself, they say you should never teach driving or scuba diving to your own family (haha). So, when the day comes for my daughter to learn scuba diving, I am going to send her straight to NB Divers without a second thought. To anyone who wants to learn true safety and a proper diving philosophy, I sincerely and wholeheartedly recommend NB Divers, putting my 27 years of diving experience on the line.

Mark A
5 months ago
★★★★★

I completed my AOW with Rena, I had an awesome expirence diving in the korean east sea. First time diving in a dry suit, Rena was a great teacher and made everything super easy. Would recomend to anyone looking to dive in korea

Christian Lee
a year ago
★★★★★

Rena was a terrific instructor for my dry suit diving course. She was very knowledgeable in helping me with techniques to better control buoyancy and manage my equipment during the tests. We had a great time diving in the 8°C water and even found a Nudibranch. I recommend NB divers to anyone diving while in Seoul. Great staff that love to see people have fun diving.

Jacqueline Lieberman
a year ago
★★★★★

Rena is an incredible instructor! I loved our lessons. She was flexible & willing to work with my schedule. She is super sweet and fun to be around! She is a fantastic teacher & encourages you along the way. She made every lesson super enjoyable. Also, she captured and edited amazing photos and videos of me underwater! Great memories. Highly recommend her for anyone interested in getting scuba certified!!

Cooper Alex
a year ago
★★★★★

We had a great fun dive with Rena, our dive master in Yeongjin-ri. The water was quite cold but we rented some 7mm wetsuits from the shop which made it manageable to dive perfectly. She drove us there from the dive shop and also brought snacks on the road. We did not only dive together, but we had lunch at a local korean restaurant with some fellow divers who were also very nice people. After lunch we had some coffee together, got to know each other and as a finishing touch she showed us a nice lookout spot in Hyeonbuk-myeon, where she took pictures of us. She then drove us back to the dive shop. Overall a 10/10 experience, would recommend their services, especially Rena, who is a very talented and experienced dive instructor.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

The NB Divers Way

We do not run fast-track courses that just print certification cards.
Our goal is one thing: that you can dive independently with your buddy, without an instructor.

Panic-free breathing, stable horizontal trim,
a gear setup that fits you, and the eyes to read the ocean yourself.
From pool fundamentals to the open sea, we build real divers who stand on their own in any environment.

YOUR DIVING ROADMAP

Start Diving

Never been underwater? From a first look to full certification, we find the right starting point for you.

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Level Up

Certified but still nervous in open water? Build real skill with buoyancy, rescue, drysuit, and underwater photography.

Find Your Next Course

To Black Belt

The full path for those who want to go all the way. From beginner to Master Scuba Diver, follow the roadmap to the end.

PADI Master Scuba Diver

From Beginner to Master

Divers Who Grew with NB

수영장에서 스쿠버 장비를 준비하는 오픈워터 교육생 메간First Time → Open Water Diver

“The moment I first went under, a whole other world opened up below the surface. I’m someone who treats everything like a competition, but my instructor just kept saying, ‘breathe, take your time’ — and waited for me. I learned that diving is something to be enjoyed.”

Meg
Elementary school teacher in Korea · PADI Open Water Diver
거실에서 스쿠버 장비를 착용한 김유리 다이브마스터와 아이Hobby Diver → Divemaster

“My child asked me, ‘Mom, is scuba as fun for you as the kids’ café is for us?’ On the days I come back from a dive, we watch the underwater footage together. I can’t wait for the day we’ll talk with our eyes, side by side underwater.”

Kim Yu-ri
Mother of two · PADI Divemaster
PADI 강사 시험 합격증을 들고 웃는 유승관 강사Hobby Diver → PADI Instructor

“If I was going to learn, I wanted to learn it properly. While I balanced grad-school prep with instructor training, the staff looked after me at every step. My wife is a 13-year veteran at NB Divers — now we dive side by side.”

Yoo Seung-gwan
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Good divers start with good choices.

Which course fits you?Let’s figure it out together.

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