Every diver starts with the question: Where should I dive next?
And no one knows the answer better than PADI Pros.
With the PADI Dive Site Locator, your local expertise can become the spark that guides divers — new and experienced — toward their next unforgettable underwater adventure. By adding and enhancing dive site listings, you not only showcase the magic of your region, you actively drive traffic and bookings to your business.
How It Works: Connect Your Products to Dive Sites
When you associate your PADI Adventures listings with specific dive sites, those trips automatically appear on the relevant dive site pages, making it easier for customers to book then and there.
Plus, by contributing or updating dive site info, your dive shop earns on-page credit with a link to your Dive Shop Locator page, enhancing both visibility and SEO.
What You Can Contribute
Enrich the Dive Site Locator by submitting or editing site listings with:
- Accurate GPS coordinates, depth, current, and visibility
- High-quality images (reefscapes, marine life, wrecks, diver interactions)
- Highlights, like seasonal marine encounters, unique topography, and safety tips
- Recommended experience levels and certification requirements
- Best seasons to visit and local insights
Pro Tip: Check existing dive sites in your area before creating a new one. You can edit and improve current listings, and you’ll receive credit for doing so!
Submitting Your Dive Site: Field-by-Field Guide
Contributing to the PADI Dive Site Locator is quick and impactful. Completing all the required fields correctly ensures your site goes live faster and reaches more divers.
Here’s what you’ll need to submit and how to get it right:
- Log in to your PADI Extranet
- Navigate to “Add New Dive Site” in the Dive Guide section
Required Details
Dive Site Name
Give your site a clear and recognizable name. Avoid duplicates by checking existing listings first.
Dive Site Location (Latitude & Longitude)
- Option 1: Drag the pin on the interactive map
- Option 2: Manually enter your site’s GPS coordinates
- Decimal degrees (DD) or Degrees, minutes, seconds (DMS) accepted
- Example (DD): 27.915833, 34.329444
Dive Site Type
Select the type that best describes your site: Reef, Wreck, Wall, Drift, Cave, Shore, Boat-only, Training site, etc.
Water Entry
Choose how divers enter the water: Shore, Boat, Jetty, Zodiac, etc.
Water Type
Is the dive site in Saltwater, Freshwater, or Brackish?
Optional but Recommended Details
Suggested Equipment
Mention gear that may be essential or helpful: Wetsuit type, Torch, DSMB, Camera gear, Gloves, etc.
Common Marine Life Sightings
Select species often encountered here: Manta rays, Turtles, Sharks, Nudibranchs, etc.
Useful Training or Courses
List relevant certifications that help divers make the most of the site: PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Drift Diver, etc.
Maximum Depth
Pick the approximate max depth in meters or feet (select from a dropdown).
Description
Craft a compelling, informative summary of the site. Include:
- Unique features or formations
- Seasonal highlights or migrations
- Visibility and current notes
- Ideal skill level
- Safety considerations
- Best times of year to visit
Aim for 100 to 200 words. Make it engaging, informative, and easy to understand.
Photos (Min 1, Max 20)
Upload high-quality images — minimum 800px wide. Include:
- Underwater scenery, marine life, and diver shots
- Surface or entry point views
- Avoid any logos, watermarks, or branding
Optional: Dive Site Map or Sketch (Max 5)
Upload a photo of your dive site whiteboard sketch. This is useful for orientation and navigation.
Optional: Main Video
Add a short, engaging dive video (hosted externally or uploaded). Helps bring the site to life.
Copyright Info: Make sure you have the right to share all photos, maps, and videos submitted. Contributors are responsible for ensuring content is original or properly licensed.
Final Step: Approve & Publish
Review all fields, double-check the map pin location, and hit Submit.
Once reviewed and approved by the PADI Team, your site will go live, enhancing your visibility and connecting you with more divers around the world.
What’s In It for You: The Business Case
Boost Discoverability
Well-detailed dive sites improve search results, making it easier for customers to find your offerings.
Increase Conversions
Photos and detailed info enhance trust and drive bookings. In fact, 82% of travelers who research online also book online.
Strengthen SEO
Content that aligns with what users search for, like named dive sites, gets more organic traffic.
Ready to Be Found? Start Today.
You have the insights. You have the photos. Now you have the tools.
You’re not just placing dots on a map — you’re shaping underwater dreams and growing your business.
Get discovered. Get booked.
