Road tripping, catching a movie, trying out a fancy new restaurant, or dancing all night… some things are better with friends! And the same goes for diving. After all, it’s a social activity by nature; you never dive alone.
So why not get your best friends to join you on your underwater adventures and share the joy of scuba diving?
The Joys of Diving Together
Did you ever have a dive so mind blowing that you couldn’t wait to return to the surface to talk about everything you saw? As a diver, you share a lot of unforgettable moments with the people you’re with. When you spot a rare fish that you’ve never seen before, get to dive a site that’s been on your bucket list for years, or you’re greeted by playful dolphins or not-so-playful triggerfish on your safety stop, your dives are filled with memories that are meant to be shared.
Scuba diving is a great way to make new friends who share your love of the ocean. Wherever you go in the world, you’ll find new buddies and a community of divers to connect with.
But there’s something quite special about sharing that special underwater magic with your closest friends.
Share Your Passion & Strengthen Your Friendships
If you were lucky enough to start diving with friends, you’ll know the pleasure of discovering a new passion together that you can share for years to come. Being a great dive buddy requires trust, communication, and teamwork. That’s why sharing these experiences with your loved ones can strengthen your relationship in a unique way. You get to learn something fun together, support each other through the challenges of building new skills, and create memories that last a lifetime. Plus, experiencing the magic of the underwater world together creates a special bond between divers.
But if you’re the only one in your friend group who scuba dives, and you wish your closest surface buddies could understand your excitement and passion for diving, it’s never too late to introduce them to the underwater world. That way, they’ll finally understand why you can spend hours talking about a 40-minute dive and why you can’t get the last sea creature that took your breath away out of your mind.
Turn Your Friend Trips Into Dive Trips
Did you know that research has found that just planning a trip has massive benefits for your mental health? And, it can increase your happiness significantly.
You’ve probably experienced this “vacation anticipation” before. Maybe when you meet with your friends to plan your next holiday. Or when you’re counting down the days until you can pack your fins and turn on the out-of-office notification to dive into your next aquatic adventure. So why not combine the two and make your next trip with friends a dive trip?
You can get your friends certified in your local dive shop before your trip. Or you can plan a vacation to one of the best destinations to learn to scuba. If they’re not sure they want to commit to a full certification yet, you can always sign them up for a quick Discover Scuba® Diving experience. That way, they can get a taste of the underwater world. Who knows? They might get hooked and decide to carry on with the full Open Water Diver certification!
Whatever you decide, sharing dive trips is a unique way to connect over a common passion and experiences.
Sharing New Ocean Adventures With Friends
The ocean covers over two-thirds of our planet, and there’s literally a whole world waiting to be explored underwater. As divers, we learn about the delicate balance of the ocean, and naturally, we want to protect it. By introducing your friends to scuba diving, you’re spreading awareness about marine conservation. You can help to create new ocean ambassadors who care about preserving the underwater world for future generations.
It’s a pleasure just to be able to share your dives with your friends, but how about signing up for a coral conservation project, a Dive Against Debris® clean-up dive, or becoming involved in underwater citizen research together?
Diving with a purpose to make a positive impact on the environment is another way to bond with your friends and make new memories while giving back to the ocean.
Turn Your Surface Buddies Into Diving Buddies
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to share the joy of scuba diving with your loved ones. Refer a friend, and they can learn how to dive with 20% off their PADI Open Water Diver eLearning. And for being the best buddy, you’ll also get a gift: a 30-day PADI Club™ trial membership. This trial entitles you to 20% off select PADI eLearning programs, a FREE ReActivate® course, 25% off a new Certification Card, and Scuba Diving® digital magazine.
All you have to do is follow these steps:
- Click the “Refer a Friend” button below
- Create a PADI account or sign in
- Generate your personal shareable link
- Share your link with friends by email, social media, or text
- Receive your 30-day PADI Club trial & gain a dive buddy when your friend purchases their Open Water Diver eLearning
Diving is an experience meant to be shared. And there’s no better way to do it than getting your closest friends and family hooked on the world of exciting underwater adventures. Make sure you don’t miss out on this special promo.
Refer a friend today and share the joy of scuba diving!
