Discover Scuba Diving
120 €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.
View detailsPADI Scuba Diving Instructor
Dive with confidence.
Courses with a certified PADI instructor.
From your first breath underwater to advanced certification — personal guidance in Slovak or English.
Experience
About me
Hi! 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 or English.
I usually teach at Gulaska Diving Zone (gdz.sk).
Courses & programs
Choose a course and click for full details, pricing, and prerequisites.
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
120 € / course
PADI Seal Team
390 €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.
View detailsChildren 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
390 € / course
ReActivate
150 €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.
View detailsWe 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
Open Water Course
490 €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.
View detailsTraining 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
490 € / course
Advanced Course
390 €Take your diving further after Open Water certification. The PADI Advanced Open Water course builds experience through five adventure dives under instructor supervision.
View detailsEach 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
390 € / course
Rescue Course
490 €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.
View detailsThrough 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
490 € / course
Emergency First Response (EFR)
190 €PADI Emergency First Response trains you in CPR, and first aid. It is a standalone qualification and a required step before the Rescue Diver course.
View detailsThe 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
- 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)
190 € / course
Enriched Air Diver
230 €The PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) course teaches you to dive safely with a higher oxygen content in your breathing gas. Extend your bottom time and reduce fatigue on repetitive dives.
View detailsTraining covers enriched air theory, gas analysis, dive planning, and safety procedures. Course is classroom-based.
What you'll learn
- Benefits and limitations of diving with enriched air (EANx / Nitrox)
- How to analyse oxygen mix and set your dive computer for Nitrox
- Dive planning with oxygen partial pressure and maximum operating depth (MOD)
- Safe procedures for filling, labelling, and using Nitrox cylinders
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- Minimum age 12 years
230 € / course
Gallery
Moments from training and dives beneath the surface.
Contact & booking
Send me a message and we'll arrange your course or first dive.