Try Explorers (8+)

Try Explorers runs the same pool-based format as the adult Try Scuba but is specifically designed for children aged 8 and up. At £85 it sits alongside the Try Scuba in the experience tier — no certification, but a structured first session in the water with proper scuba equipment.

Dive Rutland has dedicated Kids Classes on the course menu, so Try Explorers isn't a standalone dead end — it's the entry point to a structured junior pathway. The team's handling of young divers has drawn specific praise in Google reviews, with comments noting patience and care throughout the session.

The pool environment at the centre means conditions are controlled and comfortable for a child's first time underwater. Instructors are trained in-house under SSI Instructor Trainer Tracey Roberts, who has over 20 years of experience and runs all staff mentoring personally.

Parents who attended the experience with their children reported the session exceeded expectations on arrival — friendly staff, a comprehensive pool session, and no pressure.