PADI (The Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world’s largest recreational diving membership organization.
The membership includes dive businesses, resort facilities, academic institutions, instructor trainers, dive educators, divers, snorkelers, and other watersports enthusiasts.

Professional PADI Members (dive centers, resorts, educational facilities, instructors, assistant instructors, and divemasters) teach the vast majority of the world’s recreational divers, issuing over a million certifications each year.

PADI professionals make underwater exploration and adventure accessible to the public while maintaining the highest industry standards for dive training, safety, and customer service.