Age Requirements for the Bubble Maker Course: A Guide for Parents
The age requirements for the Bubble Maker course are simple: children must be at least 8 years old. PADI designed Bubblemaker for young children who are curious about the underwater world, with strict depth limits and close supervision.
Below we explain the age rules, what younger and older children can do instead, and how to know if your child is ready. Have a question about your child? Ask us in the form below.
The Minimum Age: 8 Years
Bubblemaker is open to children aged 8 and over. There is no maximum age, but older children aged 10 and above usually move on to programs that lead to a real certification.
Diving Options by Age
| Age | What children can do | Maximum depth |
| Under 8 | Snorkeling with a parent (kids 1–5 ride free on board) | Surface |
| 8–9 | PADI Bubblemaker | 2 m |
| 10–11 | Junior Scuba Diver or Junior Open Water Diver | Limited depth, with adult or professional supervision |
| 12–14 | Junior Open Water, Junior Advanced Open Water | Age-based limits |
| 15+ | Full PADI certifications | Standard limits |
Depth and supervision rules for junior divers follow PADI standards.
Is Age the Only Requirement?
No. Age is the first step, but your child should also:
- Be comfortable in water
- Be happy to wear a mask and breathe through a regulator
- Listen to and follow the instructor’s simple instructions
- Be in good health (parents complete a medical questionnaire)
If your child is nervous, the instructor adapts the pace. There is no pressure, and children can stop at any time.
Signs Your Child Is Ready
- They enjoy swimming and playing in the pool or sea.
- They are curious about fish and the underwater world.
- They are happy to put their face in the water.
- They can follow simple instructions from an adult.
Bubble Maker at Chloe’s Diving Center
At Chloe’s Diving Center, Bubblemaker costs €100 and takes place in shallow water with a PADI Instructor. Parents can dive, snorkel or relax on the same boat. See all prices on our diving prices in Hurghada page and family options on our snorkeling in Hurghada page.
Book Bubble Maker for Your Child
If your child meets the age requirements for the Bubble Maker course, an unforgettable first dive is waiting. Book now or message us on WhatsApp.
Can a 7-year-old do Bubble Maker?
No. The minimum age is 8. Younger children can enjoy snorkeling with a parent.
Is there a maximum age for Bubble Maker?
No, but children aged 10 and over usually choose a junior certification course instead.
What can my child do after Bubble Maker?
From age 10, they can start Junior Scuba Diver or Junior Open Water Diver.
Does my child need a medical check?
Parents complete a medical questionnaire. If any answer is yes, a doctor's approval is needed.
