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PADI (padi.com) has 347 customer reviews on Consumer Courier, with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
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Website
padi.com
Category
Extreme Sports
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Listed on Consumer Courier
2026
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Richard D.
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Dive Master Jack McClure review
Mr. Mc Clure has an amazing experience base that he imparts to his students in a very instructive and experience based way. He has grest patience and a compelling instinct to assure learning is achieved.
Response from PADI· Aug 12, 2026
Hello Richard,
Thank you for contacting us and providing your feedback.
We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your PADI Course with your PADI Instructor.
Sincerely,
PADI
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Paul S.
Posted
My group had three instructors
My group had three instructors, Samuel, George and Rosa (I hope that the spelling is correct :)
I speak for all when I say that these three persons were the most wonderful, experienced and caring individuals ever. They took care off as in the most professional way. They were all very funny and was so easy and fun too communicate with. We finished the course open water yesterday and we already miss them.
With great love/ Paul Saliba
Response from PADI· Aug 10, 2026
Hello Paul,
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We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your PADI Certification Course.
Sincerely,
PADI
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PO
Posted
Good mindset and service mind of…
Good mindset and service mind of instructor. No pressure when we make mistake.
Beautiful location and lovely staff.
Response from PADI· Jul 29, 2026
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We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your experience.
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-PADI-
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Danny
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Bully Diving Barricata
I went to Bully Diving Barricata to get my diving certification. What I came home with was so much more.
I will be honest, I was not the easiest student. More than once underwater I found myself right on the edge of panic. But every single time, Michela was right there, steady and unshaken, pulling me back to calm. Beside her was Benedetta, her assistant instructor on every single dive, the kindest, most helpful soul you could hope to meet, while still keeping a sharp eye to make sure everything was done properly.
In their care I never once doubted that I was safe. The mood on the boat and underwater was like being among old friends, warm and welcoming, yet focused and serious the moment the training demanded it. I was watched, corrected, and pushed, in both theory and practice, and as my skills improved, so did the freedom I was given to prove them. What I had expected to be a quirky holiday idea turned out to be a real achievement to complete, both mentally and physically, but with Michi and Benedetta guiding me, I never doubted I was in good hands.
The underwater world offered plenty on its own, curious little sardines gathering by the hundreds, the sarago with their dark tails, and an impressive scorfano patiently waiting to be spotted. Yet none of that compares to the people who took me down there.
You go to learn how to dive. You come home with two new friends. Bully Diving at the Barricata Holiday Village is highly recommended, whether you are a first timer or an experienced diver.
Response from PADI· Jul 26, 2026
Hello,
Thank you very much for contacting us and providing your feedback.
We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your PADI Certification with the Dive Center Bully Diving - Barricata. We will pass your feedback to the Dive Center.
Sincerely,
-PADI-
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Manuel B.
Posted
Fantastic experience
All very clear and organise
Response from PADI· Jul 22, 2026
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A A.
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The first underwater breath
It was an amazing experience my dreams coming true when I float and breath underwater is a feeling I never will forget and what I really liked was when we fed the angelfish and I also can’t forget the one who taught me in a educational and fun way
Thank you for this amazing experience
Response from PADI· Jul 22, 2026
Hello,
Thank you very much for contacting us and providing your feedback.
We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your first underwater experience and hope it was the first of many.
Sincerely,
-PADI-
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Anna M.
Posted
Godawful platform
The most awful, outdated and useless app/website I’ve encountered. Trying to replace c card. I’d rather spork my left eyeball out than continue to fight a platform that looks like it was built in 2007. Hey PADI, lots of people do stuff like this on their phone these days. Update your systems!
Response from PADI· Jul 20, 2026
Dear Anna,
I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue while trying to replace your PADI Certification Card. We would really like the opportunity to help address your concerns and hopefully provide a resolution. If you are interested, would you mind contacting us directly at [email protected] and providing your direct contact information so I can reach out to assist?
Thank you so much in advance for the opportunity to assist. Looking forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
PADI