Scuba Training

Taking your first breath underwater is an experience you’ll never forget — and with Plan D Scuba & Scubaholics, your journey starts in one of the best dive destinations in the world.

Whether you want to try diving for a day, get a limited certification, or complete your full Open Water Diver course, we have a program that fits your time, comfort level, and goals.

Your Training Pathways

🌊 Try Scuba / Discover Scuba Experience
A fun introduction for first-timers. Begin with a short pool session before heading out on an ocean dive to see just how amazing scuba can be. Perfect if you only have a day and want to “test the waters.”

🤿 Scuba Diver Certification
Short on time but want more than just a try-dive? This course gives you the skills and confidence to dive to 12m under professional supervision. It’s also a great stepping stone — you can upgrade to Open Water Diver whenever you’re ready.

🐠 Open Water Diver Certification
The world’s most recognized beginner scuba certification. Over several pool sessions and 4 ocean dives, you’ll build the skills to dive independently with a buddy to 18m, anywhere in the world. Plan around 4 days — and prepare to unlock a lifetime of underwater adventure.

Getting certified is just the beginning. The more you dive, the more you’ll want to explore new environments, build new skills, and expand your knowledge of the underwater world. At Plan D Scuba & Scubaholics, we make that possible through a wide range of continuing education courses available with RAID, SSI, and PADI — three of the world’s leading scuba training agencies.

Whether your goal is to dive deeper, improve your safety and awareness, or simply discover more about the marine environment in Sodwana Bay, we have a course to match your passion.

From the Advanced Open Water and Deep Diver specialties, to Rescue Diver training, Enriched Air (Nitrox), Wreck Diving, and environmental specialties like Fish ID and Underwater Naturalist, there’s a pathway for every type of diver.

With such a diverse selection of specialties, you can customize your scuba journey — focusing on the skills and experiences that excite you most, while becoming a safer, more confident diver along the way.

Continuing Education Course Menu

Choose the pathway that excites you most — whether it’s adventure, safety, environment, or exploration. All courses are available through RAID, SSI, and PADI.

🌊 Adventure & Exploration

Take your dives further and discover new environments.

• Advanced Open Water Diver – Experience deeper dives and new skills.

• Deep Diver Specialty – Safely explore beyond the basics.

• Wreck Diver Specialty – Learn to navigate and explore underwater wrecks.

• Night Diver Specialty – Discover the ocean after dark.

🛟 Safety & Confidence

Build awareness and skills to look after yourself and your dive buddies.

• Rescue Diver Course – Prepare for emergencies and improve your safety skills.

• Emergency First Response (EFR) – Learn essential first aid and CPR skills.

• Stress & Rescue (RAID) – Practical training in diver safety and prevention.

🐠 Marine Life & Environment

Understand the underwater world and dive with purpose.

• Underwater Naturalist – Learn how ecosystems work below the surface.

• Fish Identification – Recognize common reef species.

• Coral Reef Ecology / Environmental Specialties – Discover how to dive sustainably and protect our oceans.

⏱️ Stay Longer

Stay longer, dive smarter, and expand your range.

• Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver – Extend your bottom time and maximize your dives.

• Drift Diver Specialty – Master currents and smooth drifting dives.

• Peak Performance Buoyancy – Improve control, air use, and comfort underwater.

At Plan D Scuba & Scubaholics, learning to dive deeper and stay longer is about more than just numbers — it’s about unlocking new underwater experiences safely and confidently. We’re proud to be one of the few dive centers with our own in-house technical instructor, meaning you’ll get expert, personalised training every step of the way.

Through RAID, SSI, and PADI, we offer a full progression of technical and extended range diving courses designed to expand your skills, knowledge, and limits. Whether you want to:

• Safely push beyond 40m,

• Extend your bottom time with decompression and mixed gas diving, or

• Train on open circuit and rebreather systems —

our programs provide a structured path to get you there.

Technical diving isn’t only about depth; it’s about the experience: spending more time on breathtaking reefs, discovering rarely seen marine life, or exploring hidden wrecks. With our expert guidance, you’ll dive deeper, stay longer, and see more.

👉 Ready to take the next step? Join the technical diving revolution with Scubaholics and Plan D Scuba in Sodwana Bay.

Your Technical Diving Pathway

Train with RAID, SSI, and PADI — all under the guidance of our in-house technical instructor.

1️⃣ Foundation Courses

Build the essential skills and knowledge before stepping into technical depths.

• Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver – Extend your bottom time.

• Advanced Nitrox – Safely use higher oxygen mixes.

• Intro to Technical Diving – Learn equipment, procedures, and mindset.

2️⃣ Decompression Training

Take the first step beyond recreational limits.

• Decompression Procedures – Plan and execute staged decompression dives.

• Extended Range Diver – Explore deeper dives up to 45–55m (agency dependent).

3️⃣ Trimix & Advanced Exploration

Push your diving to new depths with helium-based mixes.

• Normoxic Trimix – Dive deeper while managing narcosis.

• Advanced Trimix – Unlock extreme depth exploration.

4️⃣ Rebreather Training

Step into the future of diving with silent, efficient systems.

• CCR (Closed Circuit Rebreather) Diver – Learn to dive a rebreather safely.

• Advanced CCR & Trimix CCR – Extend depth, duration, and exploration possibilities.

For many divers, the ultimate reward is sharing their passion for the underwater world. Becoming a dive professional — whether full-time, part-time, or as a volunteer — gives you the chance to mentor new divers, guide experienced ones, and inspire others as they grow in their underwater journey.

At Plan D Scuba & Scubaholics, we offer professional-level training through PADI, RAID, and SSI, backed by our experienced in-house instructors.

🌊 Divemaster

Your first step into professional diving.

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Develop advanced dive skills and theory

• Learn to supervise certified divers and assist instructors

• Gain hands-on experience as part of a dive center team

🐠 Instructor

Take your diving career to the next level.

• Learn how to teach entry-level courses and advanced specialties

• Master course planning, teaching techniques, and student safety

• Become a certified PADI, RAID, or SSI Instructor with global recognition

• Open pathways to careers in dive travel, education, and leadership

🎓 Internships: Beginner to Professional

Looking for the ultimate dive career pathway? Join one of our internship programs, tailored from beginner to professional levels.

• Duration: 3 months to 1 year

• Progress from Open Water Diver all the way to Divemaster or Instructor

• Train under our experienced in-house instructors

• Gain real-world experience in a busy dive center environment

• Perfect for those wanting to build a diving career or take a gap year adventure

👉 Ready to Go Pro?
Turn your passion into purpose with Divemaster, Instructor, or Internship training in Sodwana Bay — one of the world’s top diving destinations.