Seal Team

Your underwater journey starts here

Level 1 - PADI Open Water Course

From 1,200.00 AED

About the Course

Seal Team is a pool-based scuba adventure for children aged eight and up. Over a series of five AquaMissions, kids learn the basics of scuba diving, clearing a mask, breathing from a regulator, and controlling buoyancy, while playing underwater games. Each mission is supervised by a Nemo instructor, ensuring a safe, fun introduction that builds confidence and teamwork. Upon completing all five AquaMissions, children can progress to Master Seal Team or, from age 10, the Junior Open Water Diver course.

Course Duration

1 day (1 session)

Max Depth

2m/6ft

Min Age

8+

Schedule

9AM, 12PM, 3PM (daily)

Your First PADI Certification in 3 Easy Steps

No matter where you are on your dive journey, Nemo has an experience for you

Your First PADI Certification in 3 Easy Steps

No matter where you are on your dive journey, Nemo has an experience for you

Get PADI Certified in Just 3-4 Days

From e-learning to open water. A streamlined journey engineered for results with Nemo's master instructors

Bonus: Free Fun Dive

Your reward is your choice! Head to Fujairah for a complimentary post-certification boat dive among coral reefs and sea turtles, or take AED 200 cashback instantly.

How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification

Let your child discover the excitement of the underwater world in a fun, safe, and engaging way. The Seal Team program introduces young adventurers to scuba through exciting AquaMissions that combine learning with play. Kids build confidence, learn responsibility, and develop real diving skills while enjoying unforgettable pool sessions and making new friends. With no prior experience required, it’s the perfect first step into diving for children as young as eight . Give your child an experience they’ll never forget, book today and watch them explore, learn, and grow through underwater adventure.

What you need to know

The PADI Seal Team program introduces children to the basics of scuba diving through five fun, structured AquaMissions designed to build comfort, confidence, and teamwork in the water.

  • Five Seal Team AquaMissions
  • Skills covering mask clearing, breathing from a regulator, and buoyancy control, taught through underwater games
  • Use of child-sized scuba gear
  • Pool session
  • Guidance from certified PADI instructors
  • Small group learning for better supervision and support
  • Seal Team logbook to track completed missions

The following items are not included in the course fee:

  • Transportation to the training venue
  • Meals beyond snacks
  • Personal swimwear, towel, and sunscreen
  • Additional sessions or fun dives beyond the five included AquaMissions
  • Progression to Master Seal Team or Junior Open Water Diver (available as separate programs)

The PADI Seal Team program is designed to help children feel comfortable and confident in the water while learning the fundamentals of scuba diving through play. During the course, kids will learn:

  • How to clear a mask and breathe comfortably from a regulator
  • Basic buoyancy control through underwater games
  • Simple hand signals and communication with their instructor
  • Comfort and confidence moving around underwater as part of a team

This program is entirely pool-based and helps prepare children for the next step in their diving journey, including Master Seal Team or, from age 10, the Junior Open Water Diver course.

To be recognized as part of the Seal Team program, participants must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum age of 8 years
  • Comfort in the water and a positive attitude toward learning
  • Parental consent
  • Missions can be completed over several days with no strict time limit

Please note that Seal Team is a recognition program, not a formal scuba certification.

To enjoy the course comfortably, children should bring:

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Seal Team logbook
  • Snacks and water for longer sessions
  • Optional personal snorkel or mask
  • A sense of fun, curiosity, and adventure
  • Choose your dates: Pick weekend or after-school sessions.
  • Attend briefing & gear fitting: Kids meet their instructor and learn about their equipment.
  • Complete five AquaMissions: Gain confidence through structured, playful pool sessions.
  • Celebrate & continue: On completion, kids receive their Seal Team recognition and can move on to Master Seal Team or, from age 10, Junior Open Water Diver.
  • The course typically takes 1 day (1 Session). Each session lasts 2–3 hours.
  • Daily start times at 9 AM or 12 PM or 3 PM 
  • Group size limited to four kids per instructor.
  • Conducted in a heated pool or shallow lagoon in Dubai or Fujairah.
  • The maximum depth is 2 m/6 ft and sessions are pool‑based.
  • Seal Team is a fun experience, not a certification; it builds skills and confidence.
  • Parents are encouraged to watch and support; siblings can join together.
  • Upon completion, children can progress to Master Seal Team or Junior Open Water Diver at age 10.

Don't Settle for Just "Good Enough"

Get Certified in the luxury of Palm Jumeirah, then Dive in the UAE's most pristine waters: Fujairah.

Service Details Other Centers Nemo Diving Center
Facility Location ✕ Public Beach / Vans ✓ The Palm Jumeirah (5-Star)
Ocean Upgrade ✕ Not Available / Extra ✓ Fujairah Boat Trip Option
Student Ratio ✕ Crowded (6-8 divers) ✓ VIP Attention (Max 4)
Amenities ✕ Public Restrooms ✓ Azure, Palm Jumeirah
Parking Access ✕ Paid / Off-site Walk ✓ Free On-Site Parking
Equipment Standard ✕ Standard Rental Gear ✓ Premium Sanitized Gear

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Frequently Asked Questions?

Your underwater journey starts here

It’s a recognition experience, not a certification. At age 10, kids can earn a Junior Open Water card.
Yes! We encourage friends or siblings to book the same sessions.
Seal Team is pool‑based; open‑water fun dives can be added once kids progress to Master Seal Team.
Continue to Master Seal Team or Junior Open Water Diver for more advanced skills.
Yes. Safety is Nemo’s top priority. Courses are conducted in small groups, with experienced instructors, and follow strict PADI safety standards.
You can book directly through the website or contact Nemo’s team for assistance with scheduling and questions.

1,200.00 AED

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