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Scuba diving cover

Scuba (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) diving is becoming more and more popular as a holiday activity. Whether you want to work towards a top scuba qualification, or just feel like having a go while you're away, it's important you check your travel insurance covers you for your scuba diving requirements.

We cover scuba diving at no additional premium. The depth to which we will cover you depends on your qualification. In all cases, diving must be under the direction of an accredited dive marshal, instructor or guide and within the guidelines of the relevant diving or training agency or organisation.

Scuba diving depth limits

The depth limits for scuba diving are as follows:

For unqualified scuba divers (must be with a qualified instructor):		18 metres

For BSAC qualified divers:	Ocean Diver:	20 metres;
	Sports Diver:	35 metres;
	Dive Leader:	50 metres.

For PADI qualified divers:	Open Water:	18 metres;
	Advanced Open Water:	30 metres;
	Advanced Plus:	40 metres;
	Deep Diver Specialty:	40 metres.

We are aware that training for the Advanced Plus qualification is no longer available.

Master Scuba divers and Advanced Open Water divers who have undertaken the Deep Diver 'Adventure'/Specialty and are qualified to dive to 40 metres may do so, as per PADI guidelines.

If you hold an equivalent scuba qualification please contact us with the details so we can agree the depth to which you will be covered.

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