Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a PADI 5 Star CDC dive centre based in Hanam-si, South Korea — a status that marks it among the most established training facilities in the PADI system. With a team of 5 PADI Instructors, it's well set up to take divers from their first breaths underwater through to more advanced skills.

Courses and what to expect

The centre runs the PADI Open Water Diver Course across both Seoul and Jeju, with prices from USD 373 and a duration of roughly 3 days. That split between city and island makes it a flexible choice whether you're starting out close to home in the capital or heading to the water around Jeju.

On site you'll find a classroom, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a retail shop and parking. The centre also offers a full range of equipment for sale and rental — scuba, freediving, kids' sizes and even Scooter (DPV) hire. Instruction is delivered in Korean, making Aquamarine a natural fit for local divers looking for a credentialled, full-service home base.