S.U.B. at frankfurt dive center

The same worldwide diving freedom as PADI—plus the quality edge that fits us

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S.U.B. International is a modern agency with clear safety and quality standards—from first breaths to technical diving. Expect structured courses, plenty of real-world practice, small groups, close coaching, and a seamless pathway from beginner through Tec. Our graduates dive worldwide with buddies, on boats and at resorts—what matters is your level, skills and logbook, not the logo.
Languages: Training available in German, English and Italian

Why we chose S.u.b.

01
Safety & quality: 

Clear skill standards, solid procedures, realistic drills

02
Better learning:

DE/EN/IT, modern materials, small groups & lots of water time

03
Seamless to Tec:

One agency for Rec and Tec: from OWD & Nitrox to Trimix & Decompression

04
 Flexible & personal:

Weekend blocks, intensive formats, modular progression

05
Community & local expertise:

Rhine-Main lakes, trips, club events

how does it compare to padi?

01
Recognition

With a S.U.B. certification you dive worldwide—same buddy practice, same freedom within your level.

02
Content & delivery

Comparable content; we emphasize precise skills and significant time in the water.

03
Advancement & crossover:

Smooth progression to Advanced, Rescue, specialties and Tec—including crossovers from other agencies.

S.U.B. gives you the same global freedom—plus the training culture, precision and Rec-to-Tec pathway we believe in.