Snorkelling is one of the easiest – and most fun – ways to explore life beneath the surface. Whether you're heading off on holiday, looking to enjoy the UK's stunning coastline, or want to build confidence in the water, the BSAC Snorkel Diver course will get you started safely.
This entry-level course is ideal for individuals, families and children aged 8+, and gives you the core skills to enjoy snorkelling with a buddy in a safe, fun and responsible way.
"I’ve snorkelled on holiday before, but now I actually understand what I’m doing – and how to stay safe. BSAC taught me proper skills that work wherever I go."
— Tony Farr, age 71, BSAC Snorkel Diver
"It was the best bit of our summer holiday – now I can duck dive, clear my snorkel, and even help my buddy!"
— Max, age 10, BSAC Snorkel Diver
Start your snorkelling journey today...
This course is open to anyone who can swim 50 metres and is happy in the water. You don’t need to be super-fit or experienced – just ready for adventure.
It’s great for:
- Holidaymakers who want to snorkel confidently and safely abroad
- Families looking for a fun activity to do together
- Open water swimmers keen to explore below the surface
- People of any age who want a new way to enjoy the UK’s amazing blue spaces
- You can join a local BSAC snorkelling club and snorkel regularly around the UK – or simply use your qualification on trips abroad. Either way, you’ll have the confidence to explore more of the underwater world.
You’ll gain the essential snorkelling skills and water confidence to dive safely, explore with a buddy and look after yourself in the water.
On your BSAC Snorkel Diver course, you’ll:
- Learn to use a mask, snorkel and fins correctly
- Master controlled entries, exits and duck dives
- Plan and carry out snorkel dives safely with a buddy
- Understand key safety practices including buddy checks and rescue basics
- Build your confidence and awareness in the water
- The course includes four short theory sessions and five fun, practical sessions in a pool or sheltered water.
Flexible learning options mean you can:
- Complete the theory via eLearning and do the practical in a single day
- Or spread it over a series of weekly sessions with a BSAC club
As a qualified BSAC Snorkel Diver, you’ll be able to plan and carry out buddy snorkel dives in sheltered water conditions – either at home or abroad.
You’ll understand how to make safe decisions, use your kit correctly, and explore the underwater world in a fun, controlled way.
You can build on your experience by joining a BSAC club, exploring new snorkel sites, and progressing to the Advanced Snorkeller grade to take on new environments and challenges.
Not a member yet?
- Enquire now to get started
BSAC members:
- Option 1: In a BSAC snorkelling club – log in to MyBSAC to buy your training pack
- Option 2: Book a fast-track course at a BSAC Snorkel Training Centre - contact us
After Snorkel Diver… what’s next?
Once qualified, your snorkelling adventure is just beginning! You could:
- Progress to Advanced Snorkeller and explore new environments
- Snorkel regularly with a local club and discover new UK dive sites
- Learn snorkel rescue and underwater search techniques
- Get involved in marine conservation and citizen science
- Build skills as a family and enjoy shared underwater adventures
Interested in finding out more about our Snorkel Diver course? We're excited to have you on board.
Sign up to learn to snorkel with a BSAC Training Centre (to learn in a day) or join a local club (to learn over a period of weeks/months). If you train with a centre, you can always join a club later.
Need help? Call us on 0151 350 6201 (Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00) or email for a chat!
