Where divers find their next instructor.
Diving Standard is the app divers use to plan their diving and find the people to do it with. Put yourself on the world map as a verified pro, get discovered by divers near you and travelling your way, and let them message and book you directly, for courses and for fun dives.
A place to connect
- A verified profile on the world map, found by divers planning their diving
- Divers reach you and book directly, for courses and fun dives
- Reviews that build on your profile and earn the next booking
- Connect with divers wanting courses and certified divers wanting a guide
The tools you unlock
- Live conditions for every site: tide, currents, water temperature, UV, wind and visibility, for you and your students
- Planning tools: NDL, nitrox, weighting and SAC on iPhone and Apple Watch
- The complete illustrated courses to share with your students
Free to join, with the world map, the live dive tools and every illustrated course open to you and your students.
How it works
- Apply in two minutes.
- We check you meet the DS Standard and reply within 24 to 48 hours.
- Download the app and start connecting with divers.
- On approval your profile turns verified, with every course and tool unlocked.
Frequently asked questions
How do divers actually find me?
Divers use the app to find instructors near them and at the places they're travelling to. Your verified profile shows on the world map with your ratings, photos and reviews, so a diver wanting a course or a guided fun dive can discover you, message you and book you directly. Course requests and fun-dive interest are surfaced straight to you.
What do I and my students get inside the app?
The full dive toolkit: live conditions for any site (tide, currents, water temperature, UV, wind and visibility), planning tools like NDL, nitrox, weighting and SAC, and the complete illustrated courses to share with your students before they arrive.
What's different for dive masters?
Dive masters get the same verified Pro badge, the same tools and the same place on the map as instructors. We surface job opportunities and connect you with divers and dive centres looking for a guide, so your next group or your next role can come to you. When you're ready to progress to instructor, your profile and reviews come with you.
Which agencies do you accept?
PADI, SSI, RAID, SDI/TDI, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC and more. If you hold a recognised instructor or dive master rating in good standing and carry appropriate insurance, you qualify.
Is it really free?
Yes. Joining is free for you and the e-learning is free for your students, with no commission on the divers you certify. We're on a mission to make scuba more accessible, so our credibility comes from our standards and our platform, not from a price tag.
How do I get verified?
Apply, download the app and sign up with the same email. We review your application by hand, and on approval your account turns into a verified pro profile with every course and tool unlocked.