5 ways to make diving fun for kids

Plus, how diving teaches responsibility.

Exploring All-Inclusive Life on St. Lucia Is every all-inclusive resort the same? One diver checks out two of St. Lucia's best-known all-inclusive dive resorts and discovers two very different experiences.   Diving Lake Mead, Nevada A desert may not seem like a prime dive destination, but Nevada's Lake Mead is a sprawling oasis that spans nearly 250 square miles. Below the surface is a world of discovery. Promotion   Mermaid Liveaboards: Award-Winning Yachts With Exceptional Value These two high-value yachts offer a wealth of itineraries, all while delivering award-winning value, safety and service.   How to Make Underwater Learning Fun Eager for your kids to follow in your dive footsteps? Here are five ways to help get your budding divers excited to learn. Promotion   Quest Dive Adventures: Dive Deeper With Purpose Turn your dive dreams into reality when you let the experts plan every step of the way.   Dive Industry Innovator: Peter Hughes A pioneer in the dive world for 60 years, Peter Hughes has seen—and played a role in—many changes in the industry. Here's how he helped reshape the sport we've all grown to love.   5 Ways Diving Teaches Kids Responsibility Encouraging kids to dive not only gives parents another way to connect with their littles, it also helps them develop skills that will carry them through life. nop1002.987654@blogger.com is subscribed to receive newsletters from Scuba Diving Newsletter. Unsubscribe   |  Manage My Preferences   |   Privacy Policy   |   View Online   Add newsletter@mail.padidiver.com to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © PADI, 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Dive Into Bonaire – Your Ultimate Club Adventure Awaits!

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PADI’s 60th Anniversary Certification Cards Are Here!

These retro-inspired designs are only available through 2026.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Courses   PADI eCards   Go Diving   Join PADI Club     🎉 It’s Our Birthday 🎉   Celebrate With a Piece of PADI History!   Order Yours Now   In 2026, PADI turns 60, and we’re marking this milestone with a special edition redesign of our certification cards. Inspired by retro PADI certification cards, the PADI 60th Anniversary Certification Cards are a tribute to six decades of adventure. These cards will only be available in 2026 and can be ordered as both eCards and physical cards. They’ll also be issued as the default card for all new certifications this year, but you can get yours now to make sure you don’t miss out on owning this piece of PADI history.   Claim PADI History   The 60th Anniversary Certification Card Colors - Explained Gold Card   Issued for recreational-level certifications by PADI Five Star Dive Centers and Resorts.     Blue Card   Issued for recreational-level certifications by all other dive centers.   Black Card   Issued exclusively for PADI Professional certifications. Want to earn one? Here’s how to become a PADI Pro.     Join in the celebration and carry a piece of PADI history with you.   Get Your 60th Anniversary Certification Card       Contact | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | View Online PADI Americas | 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688 USA Europe, Middle East, Africa | Pavilion 1, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS13 8AE, UK Asia Pacific | Level 4, 120 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia This email was sent to nop1002.987654@blogger.com by PADI. Add padi@mail.padidiver.com to your email address book to ensure that you receive PADI emails to your inbox. © 2026 PADI