Scuba Viva

Scuba Viva is a PADI 5 Star IDC dive centre rooted in Winterthur, Switzerland, where a passion for diving has run deep for more than 25 years. Known for quality and innovation, it operates two well-stocked shops in Winterthur and Zurich alongside an online store with Click & Collect service, carrying gear for diving, freediving and snorkelling from top brands.

Courses, sites and community

With 25 PADI instructors and a 30-person crew, Scuba Viva runs a full slate of training — PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Freediving and PADI First Aid (EFR) — spanning 9 courses and activities for beginners through professionals. E-learning options are available, and courses can be taken as scheduled group sessions or as private lessons.

The centre dives a wide spread of local sites, including Schoggiwand, Steilwand Wallhausen, Halbinsel Au, Riff Williams and the Eichwald Wrack Bruno. On-site facilities include a training pool, retail shop, air fills, equipment sales and rental, and parking. With English and German spoken, it suits Swiss divers and visitors at every level looking for a reliable home base.