Explore Our PADI Scuba Diving Courses
At Orca Scuba Diving Academy, we're passionate about introducing individuals to the wonders of the underwater world. As a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre based in Basildon, Essex, we offer a comprehensive range of scuba diving courses tailored to all experience levels.
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Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient
Me and my partner did the PADI Open water course. We loved it from start to finish. Gary was excellent at organising everything, and our instructor Aidan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learnt with friends who had Vince, he was also a fab instructor, friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall a 5 star experience, great fun and would really recommend. The local scuba diving community seems really inclusive and welcoming.
Jess Ford
AWESOME!
Gary and all that run Orca Scuba Diving Academy are first class. Their knowledge and willingness to train and help you is second to none. Nothing is to much trouble. Felt completely at ease taking my open water course. Book up you won't be disappointed 👍🏼
Mike Johnson
The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly
Had a great time here doing my PADI Refresher. I've not been diving in two years so after abit of searching I decided to come here to do my refresher. The facilities are amazing, the staff are super friendly and there is a fantastic group atmosphere. The instructor was really helpful, went through everything thoroughly yet was still able to make the evening good fun and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Really enjoyed the experience and I'll certainly recommend!
Joshua Reynolds
