2026 marks 60 years of PADI and the way the world learns to dive. To celebrate this milestone, PADI has introduced a limited-edition collection of certification cards designed to commemorate six decades of adventure, exploration and ocean stewardship.
Inspired by certification card designs from years gone by, the 60th Anniversary Certification Card Collection is one of the many ways PADI is celebrating its 60th birthday.
Whether you’ve recently earned your first certification or want to celebrate your own diving journey with a piece of PADI history, these special-edition cards offer a unique way to mark the occasion.
Available as both eCards™ and physical cards, the collection is only available throughout 2026, and it includes three designs, each available to different divers depending on their training location and level of certification.
Gold 60th Anniversary PADI Certification Card
The 60th Anniversary Gold Card features elegant gold accents radiating from the centrally placed anniversary logo. It also has a design that changes in the light, making it extra special.
This commemorative card is exclusively issued for certifications completed at PADI Five Star Dive Centers and Resorts.
That means you can only order this card to replace certification cards already issued by a Five Star Dive Center or Resort. Or, you’ll need to complete a recreational-level certification during 2026 through a PADI Five Star Dive Center or Resort to secure one of these distinctive keepsakes.
Blue 60th Anniversary PADI Certification Card
Featuring a retro-inspired red, white and blue design, the 60th Anniversary Blue Card pays tribute to the PADI certification cards that came before it.
Issued for recreational-level certifications completed at non-PADI Five Star Dive Centers or Resorts, this card is a stylish way to carry a piece of PADI history with you wherever your adventures take you.
Black 60th Anniversary PADI Certification Card
Reserved exclusively for PADI Professional certifications, this striking design recognizes those who have chosen to take their diving journey to the next level.
Want to get your hands on this card? Then, it’s time to become a PADI Professional.
Other Limited-Edition PADI Certification Cards
The 60th Anniversary Certification Card Collection isn’t the only unique option available in 2026. Divers can also get their hands on a range of designs inspired by iconic marine life and ocean conservation.
Here are some of the most popular options available.
Limited-Edition Certification Card Collections
From a remarkable encounter featuring two of the ocean’s largest fish to the beginning of a sea turtle’s journey into the open ocean, PADI’s limited-edition cards feature eye-catching imagery and let you carry these unforgettable underwater moments with you.
PADI AWARE Certification Cards
PADI AWARE® Cards don’t just look awesome, they also give back to the ocean. Every PADI AWARE eCard or physical certification card purchase includes a US $10 donation to the PADI AWARE Foundation® to support ocean conservation initiatives around the world.
PADI Club eCards
One of the exclusive benefits of a PADI Club membership is access to a collection of member-only eCards.
As a PADI Club member, you’ll receive one free eCard each year and can choose from four exclusive designs available only to Club members.
Get 25% Off a New Certification Card by Joining PADI Club
PADI Club members also enjoy a 25% discount on one physical or digital certification card each year.
As part of the world’s largest scuba diving community, members also receive:
- A free annual subscription to Scuba Diving® magazine
- Up to 20% off selected PADI eLearning® courses and specialties
- Exclusive access to the PADI Club Speaker Series
Sign up today to unlock these benefits and more.
Order Your Certification Card Today
Ready to celebrate PADI’s 60th anniversary and mark your diving journey with a piece of PADI history? Explore the certification card collection and find the design that best celebrates the part you’ve played in PADI’s 60-year diving legacy.
