Whats the minimum age for diving?
For PADI, the minimum age for a Junior Open Water Diver certification is ten. Ten and 11 year old Junior Open Water Divers must dive with a certified parent, guardian or PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 40 feet/12 meters. 12 to 14 year olds must dive with a certified adult. At age 15, the Junior certification upgrades to a regular Open Water Diver certification. Most other certification programs follow similar age restrictions. However, most certified dive excursions offered through the cruise lines have minimum age restrictions of 12 years.
