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One day in Korea.
Get certified.
Earn your PADI Scuba Diver certification in a single day at our Seoul indoor pool.
26 Years
Zero Training Accidents
5,874
Diver Certification
8 Paths
A Starting Point for Everyone
1 Day
Certification Possible
Multilingual
English · Japanese · Korean
THE DIFFERENCE
We train divers to the standard
used for training instructors
Plenty of places can certify you. Very few design the quality of their training and keep managing that standard. At NB Divers, our PADI Course Director personally oversees the entire training system, so whoever teaches you, you get the same philosophy, the same standard, the same experience.
What matters to us is not how many cards we issue, but how many divers keep coming back to the ocean after the course. Building lifelong divers who can enjoy diving confidently anywhere, that is the goal of NB Divers.
Zero training accidents since opening in 2000, and more than 10,000 divers trained. A teaching philosophy and safety standard unchanged for 26 years built that record.
"Diving is our culture.
Certification is only the beginning.
We build divers who dive longer, happier, and safer."
01 · PADI 5 Star CDC
Instructor-Level Standards
A PADI Course Director (since 2006), the person who trains instructors, personally designs the training system.
02 · 26 Years, Zero Accidents
The Record Speaks
Zero training accidents since opening in 2000. Fun and safety can coexist, we have proven it for 26 years.
03 · Teaching Philosophy
Divers Who Think for Themselves
Issuing a card is not the goal. You enter the ocean when you are ready, at your own pace. That is what keeps you safe anywhere.
04 · English & Japanese Support
No Language Barrier
Multilingual instructors and official PADI materials in your language. Safety information should never get lost in translation.
05 · Real Conditions
Four Seasons · Every Environment
From drysuits to the cold East Sea and the waters of Jeju. Skills learned in Korean conditions work anywhere in the world.
06 · 8 Starting Paths
There Is a Right Start for You
Just watching is fine. One day is fine. Can't swim? Also fine. There is a path that fits your situation right now.
WHY START IN KOREA
In Korean waters,
you learn at your own pace
Learn in a tropical resort and you'll have a card in 2–3 days. If the card itself is the goal, that's a fine choice.
But if you need time to get comfortable, 2–3 days is short. Skills learned at your own pace, with enough practice, are the ones that last. The instincts you build in Korea make Thailand, the Maldives, and Australia feel like familiar territory, not a first time.
Divers certified at NB Divers are different. They are not afraid, anywhere.
It's OkayYou can start even if you're scared
26 YearsZero Training Accidents
5,874Divers certified
STUDENT REVIEWS
There's a reason
5,874 divers chose us
★★★★★
"Moving around underwater was far more fun and calming than I expected, I didn't want to come out. It was so peaceful I felt I could sit on the pool floor and read a book. I only meant to try it once, but now I'm genuinely hooked."
Discover Scuba
★★★★★
"Being an official PADI center gave me confidence, and the instruction quality was solid. Even as a first-timer, the instructors had me comfortable in no time. A hobby that started in Seoul has become my goal to head out into the real ocean."
PADI Scuba Diver 1-Day Class
★★★★★
"I was so afraid to jump in that I cried at the pool. My instructor never rushed me and waited until I was ready. The moment I made my first descent, the fear dissolved underwater. Now my goal is to become a Master Scuba Diver."
PADI Open Water · East Sea open water
FIND YOUR STARTING PATH
You don't need to be sure yet.
There is a path for where you are right now
You don't need to know anything. You don't need experience. Just pick whichever of these 8 paths feels easiest for you today.
Step 0, You don't have to do anything
Leave your interest · Up to 3 visits
Watch a diving class, from the side
No tank, no cost, no preparation. See the class atmosphere, the pool, and the instructors with your own eyes before you decide.
Sign up, and we will contact you first whenever a class is open for visitors. Up to 3 visits, no pressure on either side.
※ A program unique to NB Divers, made for people who hesitate to start.
Step 1, I want to experience the water
Option 02
PADI Freediving
Discover Freediving · Seoul indoor pool · Half day
Experience the water with nothing but your own breath — no tank. Learn step by step: how to hold your breath comfortably, how to relax and float. The gear is light, so it’s an easy start even if the water still feels unfamiliar. Official PADI program with certificate.
Beginner swimmers OK · Done in a day
Fees depend on how many students share the instructor. See the price calculator for current amounts.
Option 03
Scuba Pool Experience
Discover Scuba · Seoul indoor pool · About 2 hours
In a heated indoor pool in Seoul, one-on-one with your instructor. No waves, no current, no salt water. Just one thing, the feeling of breathing underwater. That first experience is everything.
Same-day in Seoul · No experience needed
Fees depend on how many students share the instructor. See the price calculator for current amounts.
Option 04
East Sea Ocean Experience
Discover Scuba · East Sea or Jeju · Half day
Take what you felt in the pool into the real ocean. With your instructor, down to 12m, fish, coral, and kelp of the Korean sea right in front of you. No certification, no experience required.
Your first ocean · No certification needed
Fees depend on how many students share the instructor. See the price calculator for current amounts.
★ NB Divers’ No.1 Bestseller One weekend day · Seoul indoor pool
PADI Scuba Diver Course
An official PADI certification in one day, finished in a dedicated scuba pool.
1:1 Private 1Day
See the price calculator for the current fee. Not included: PADI eLearning, pool entry, gear rental · Coming with a friend? Ask us
PADI Certified · Valid Worldwide
Try-dive in the morning, certification in the afternoon.
One day, one complete flow.
One day, one complete flow.
Step 2, I want the full certification
Option 06
PADI Open Water
Full Course
Full Course
3–4 days · Full certification · 18m · Valid worldwide
The most recognized scuba certification on the planet. Theory, pool, 4 open-water certification dives. Valid for life, accepted everywhere. With this one card, you can enter the water on your own in Thailand, the Maldives, or Australia.
Full certification · Lifetime validity · Valid worldwide
Fees depend on how many students share the instructor. See the price calculator for current amounts.
Option 07
Open Water
Referral ①
Referral ①
eLearning + pool in Seoul only
Complete eLearning and pool training in Seoul, then finish your open-water certification dives at your travel destination. The most efficient path if you already have an overseas trip planned.
Seoul basics + finish abroad
Fees depend on how many students share the instructor. See the price calculator for current amounts.
Option 08
Open Water
Referral ②
Referral ②
eLearning + pool → 4 dives in Korean waters
After eLearning and pool training, complete 4 certification dives in the Korean ocean. The result is exactly the same certification as the full course, for those who prefer to split the schedule.
Split schedule · Same certification as full course
Fees depend on how many students share the instructor. See the price calculator for current amounts.
FAQ
The things you're worried about?
Most of them have answers.
Anything else, ask us directly on live chat.
What's the difference between a PADI certification and a license?
A certification is the official PADI credential issued at recreational levels, from Open Water through Rescue.
A license applies to professional levels such as Divemaster and Instructor, and grants the authority to work in diving professionally.
Dive centers that blur this distinction tend to blur their training standards too. NB Divers follows PADI standards exactly and explains clearly what each level means.
Why does NB Divers use precise PADI terminology?
Using PADI's standard terms correctly reflects how seriously we take training. When terms get mixed up, students can't tell exactly where they stand in their education.
It's the mark of a dive center trusted for the quality of its training, not its price, and it starts with a single word.
Can I dive if I can't swim?
Yes. Try-dive experiences are open to everyone regardless of swimming ability. For the PADI Open Water certification, the standard is a 200m swim, or a 300m swim with mask, snorkel and fins if swimming is difficult. Your instructor is with you from start to finish.
Is there an age limit?
Anyone aged 10 or older can join. Ages 10–14 earn the Junior Open Water certification and dive with an adult guardian. There is no upper age limit, if you have health concerns, talk to us first.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. Mask, fins, suit, BCD, and regulator are all provided as rentals. Only the drysuit is extra, at $35–$70.
How long does certification take?
For PADI Open Water, theory, pool, and ocean dives, usually 2–3 days. A 1-day intensive course is also possible depending on your schedule. The moment you certify, your card is valid worldwide.
Is it okay to come alone?
Of course. There is always a team at NB Divers, and making first-timers feel at home is part of our job. In fact, most of our regulars first came alone.
Isn't the Korean ocean cold?
Depending on the season, you wear a drysuit or a 5–7mm wetsuit. With the right gear, diving is comfortable even in midwinter. In fact, the marine life and clear visibility you only get in cold water are the real charm of the East Sea.
START TODAY
Whichever path you choose,
starting comes first
Start Free PADI Try-Dive eLearningJust tell us your available dates and which option interests you. We'll take care of the rest.
All equipment provided · Training in English · PADI certification valid worldwide · 26 years, zero accidents
Book Your Experience
$67 deposit (billed as ₩100,000) · balance settled on the day, based on final group size
Required — Diver Medical Form
Please read the Diver Medical questionnaire before you dive.
If every answer is “No” — you can simply complete it with your instructor on the day.
If any answer is “Yes” — bring the full form (3 pages) to a physician and get a doctor’s medical clearance to dive. For your safety, you cannot join on the day without it.
Prices — per person · $1 = ₩1,500 · billed in KRW
Details — what's included · what to bring · how booking works
Included / Not included
What to bring
Swimsuit · towel · toiletries · personal gear (if you have any)
How booking works
1. Pay the ₩100,000 (= $67) deposit — in the order notes, leave your preferred date and the easiest way to reach you (phone / KakaoTalk / WhatsApp).
2. We contact you within 24 hours to confirm the date, group size, meeting time and place.
3. On the day, settle the on-site items (pool entry · equipment) and the remaining balance, then start.
In the order notes, leave your preferred date and the easiest way to reach you (phone / KakaoTalk / WhatsApp). We reply within 24 hours.
Pay Deposit — ₩100,000 (= $67) Questions? Chat with us