I’m Matej, a PADI scuba diving instructor. I guide people underwater - from a first try dive to full certification and programs for young divers. All courses are available in Slovak and English.

I usually teach at Gulaska Diving Zone (gdz.sk).

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  Discover Scuba Diving

  A short, supervised introduction to scuba diving - no prior experience needed. Perfect if you want to try breathing underwater for the first time before committing to a full course.

  After a briefing on equipment and safety, you enter shallow water with your instructor right beside you. You practice a few basic skills, then enjoy a relaxed dive to experience the underwater world firsthand.

  What you’ll learn

  • How scuba equipment works and how to breathe comfortably underwater
  • Basic hand signals and safety rules for diving with an instructor
  • What it feels like to float weightlessly and move in three dimensions

  Prerequisites

  • No prior diving experience required
  • Minimum age 10 years (8–9 years for pool-only options on request)
  • Basic swimming ability and comfort in water
  • Completed diver medical questionnaire; physician clearance if required

  100 € / course

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  PADI Seal Team

  An action-packed aquatic program for young divers aged 8 and older. Seal Team builds water confidence through pool missions that feel like underwater adventures.

  Children complete a series of AquaMissions in the pool - each with a theme such as creature identification, search and recovery, or environmental awareness. Sessions are fun, structured, and led by a PADI professional in shallow water.

  What you’ll learn

  • Basic scuba and snorkeling skills in a safe, shallow pool environment
  • Teamwork, problem-solving, and respect for the aquatic world
  • Foundation skills that prepare young divers for future PADI courses
  • Confidence and comfort in the water through guided missions and games

  Prerequisites

  • Minimum age 8 years
  • No prior scuba experience required
  • Comfortable in water and able to follow instructions in a pool setting
  • Parental or guardian consent and participation in briefing as required

  300 € / course

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  Open Water Course

  The world's most popular entry-level scuba certification. You become a qualified PADI Open Water Diver, certified to dive with a buddy to 18 metres.

  Training combines self-study or classroom sessions, confined water practice in a pool, and open water dives at a real dive site. You progress step by step at a comfortable pace with personal guidance throughout.

  What you’ll learn

  • Dive theory: pressure, buoyancy, planning, and safe diving practices
  • Essential skills in the pool - regulator recovery, mask clearing, buoyancy control
  • Four open water dives to apply skills and explore underwater environments
  • How to plan dives, use a dive computer, and dive independently with a buddy

  Prerequisites

  • No prior certification required (Discover Scuba Diving is helpful but not mandatory)
  • Minimum age 10 years for Junior Open Water. 15 years for full certification
  • Completed diver medical questionnaire; physician clearance if required

  350 € / course

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  Advanced Course

  Take your diving further after Open Water certification. The PADI Advanced Open Water course builds experience through five adventure dives under instructor supervision.

  Each dive focuses on a different specialty area - such as deeper diving, navigation, or peak performance buoyancy. There is no heavy classroom load; most of the course happens in the water.

  What you’ll learn

  • Deeper diving techniques and managing depth to 30 metres
  • Underwater navigation using compass and natural references
  • Improved buoyancy, trim, and finning for more efficient diving
  • Introduction to specialty skills chosen from options like night, dsmb, or peak performance buoyancy

  Prerequisites

  • PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another training agency)
  • Minimum age 12 years for Junior Advanced. 15 years recommended
  • Reasonable fitness and comfort in open water

  300 € / course

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  Rescue Course

  A challenging and rewarding course that makes you a more aware, confident diver. Many divers say it is the most valuable training they have done - and it is a key step toward Divemaster.

  Through knowledge development and realistic in-water scenarios, you practice responding to problems ranging from a tired diver to more serious emergencies. The focus is on prevention, recognition, and calm, effective action.

  What you’ll learn

  • How to prevent accidents and spot stress in yourself and other divers
  • Search patterns and techniques for locating a missing diver
  • Rescue approaches, towing, and assisting unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater
  • Emergency management, oxygen use, and working as part of a rescue team

  Prerequisites

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)
  • PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care completed within 24 months
  • Minimum age 12 years (with appropriate depth limits for juniors)
  • Strong swimming ability and solid buoyancy control

  300 € / course

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  ReActivate

  Getting back in the water after a break? PADI ReActivate is a personalised refresher for certified divers whose skills or certification need updating before diving again.

  We review your current knowledge, identify any gaps, and tailor confined and open water sessions to what you need. You work one-on-one with an instructor until you feel ready to dive with confidence.

  What you’ll learn

  • Refreshed knowledge of dive planning, safety, and equipment setup
  • Practice of core skills such as buoyancy, mask clearing, and regulator recovery
  • Updated certification recognition through PADI when the full program is completed
  • Personal feedback and tips to make your return to diving smooth and enjoyable

  Prerequisites

  • Proof of previous scuba certification (any level) or referral from a dive centre
  • Recommended if you have not dived for 6 months or longer, or feel rusty

  150 € / course

• Emergency First Response (EFR)

  PADI Emergency First Response trains you in CPR, first aid, and AED use. It is a standalone qualification and a required step before the Rescue Diver course.

  The course combines knowledge development with hands-on practice using manikins and training scenarios. You build confidence responding to medical emergencies at home, work, or in daily life — not in the water.

  What you’ll learn

  • Primary care (CPR) for adults, children, and infants
  • Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Secondary care (first aid) for injuries and illnesses
  • How to assess emergencies, reduce risks, and assist until professional help arrives

  Prerequisites

  • No diving certification required
  • Suitable for divers and non-divers alike
  • Willingness to practise CPR and first aid skills on the floor
  • Minimum age 12 years (with appropriate supervision for younger participants where applicable)

  120 € / course

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