The diving community is a powerful advocate for the most vulnerable species on the planet – sharks. For over 30 years, divers have enabled PADI AWARE Foundation to have a seat at the international table to advocate for protecting sharks. Due to our collective efforts, we have helped secure protection measures for over a hundred shark and ray species. And we aren’t stopping there.

Egypt may be most famous for its ancient civilization and their gorgeous pyramids, but as divers, we know its world-class diving is worthy of equal billing. From sunken wrecks and colorful coral to streamlined sharks and gorging dugongs, Egypt is home to some of the best diving in the world. 

“Why would you do a liveaboard in Lembeh?” Mr. Know-It-All Diver said, incredulous. “That’s stupid.”

PADI Club costs USD $49.95 per year. That’s the very simple answer to the topic of this blog post – how much does PADI Club cost? However, when we dive further into the specifics of whether PADI Club is worth the cost, the answer becomes more complicated. In fact, for most divers, PADI Club is essentially free.

Are you ready to take your love for scuba diving to the next level? PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa has just launched an exciting new opportunity for aspiring professional divers in the form of a PADI Divemaster Internship program. By participating in a Divemaster Internship, you can kick-start a career in scuba diving at some of the most beautiful dive locations.