The Eau Zone     

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age for snorkelling and skin diving?

Children as young as 5* can take part in Discover snorkelling.

The Skin Diver Course has a minimum age of 8*. 

All participants must be confident swimmers and fit enough to swim.

What age can I dive from?

We take 8-11* year olds on a pool only experience to introduce them to scuba diving.

12 year olds onwards can complete the PADI Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver and most of the more specialist courses.

Professional Courses can not be started until you are 18 years old.

Am I too old?

There is no upper age limit. For snorkelling and skin diving you must be fit to swim and confident in the water. For scuba diving you must be able to pass the medical requirements and be fit to dive, however, most people under 70 and some over can do this.

Do I need to be really fit?

No. The medical requirements are there to ensure you are fit enough to dive. Click the Book a Course button below for the medical form.

What about swimming?

You must be able to swim and there is an assessment during the scuba diving courses. If you can swim a few lengths, any style, and stay afloat in water too deep to stand up in you should be fine.

*Under 12 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We cannot assist any minor with personal requirements such as changing or using the toilet.