Dive Responsibly
Diving is an incredible way to explore the underwater world, and it's safest when a few simple habits become second nature. UiDive is a platform for finding dives and dive buddies - it doesn't replace certified training, local regulations, or your own judgment on the day.
Guidelines
Six habits that keep every trip safe.
Only book or join dives that match your current certification level and experience. If a trip's depth, conditions, or requirements are above what you're certified for, talk to the host before booking or work toward the next certification first.
Always dive with a buddy or as part of a supervised group, agree on hand signals and a dive plan beforehand, and stay within sight of each other underwater.
Inspect your gear, and your buddy's, before every dive: air supply, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and dive computer. Service rented or borrowed equipment through a reputable operator.
Plan and stick to safe depth, time, and no-decompression limits, follow safe ascent rates, and always complete a safety stop. Monitor your air supply and end the dive with a reserve.
Check local weather, currents, visibility, and marine life advisories before entering the water, and follow your host or dive operator's briefing - they know the site.
Know the nearest hyperbaric chamber and emergency contacts for the area you're diving, carry a surface signaling device, and consider dive accident insurance. If you ever feel something is wrong, end the dive - no dive is worth a risk to your safety.
This page is general guidance, not a substitute for certified dive training. For the legal terms covering trips booked through UiDive, see our