H2O Diving Academy

On the shores of Neusiedl Lake in Austria, H2O Diving Academy is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center staffed by 4 PADI Instructors who, for all their experience, still clearly love being in the water. The team puts you first — whether you're a snorkeller, a first-timer, a seasoned diver or a pro — taking the time to advise you properly. Quality, not mass processing, is the guiding principle here, with safety front and centre.

Courses and training

With 11 courses and activities on offer, there's a clear path from your very first breaths underwater to more advanced tickets. Try PADI Discover Scuba Diving from USD 54, ease back in with a PADI Scuba Refresher, or progress through PADI Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Diver and an Advanced Open Water and Dry Suit combination. Technical diving is part of the mix too.

An onsite training pool and classroom, free Wi-Fi and a retail shop round out the base, along with air fills, Nitrox, Trimix and full equipment rental. Staff speak English, French and German — ideal for divers who want unhurried, personal guidance.