PADINow in its 12th year, PADI Women’s Dive Day unites women with a shared passion.
Since 2015, PADI Women’s Dive Day has been making waves—literally. What started as a grassroots celebration has grown into a global movement that’s helping shift the tides in scuba diving.
In just over two decades, female certifications have climbed from 34 percent to 39 percent, and the momentum isn’t slowing down any time soon. Now in its 12th year, the event returns on July 18, 2026, with events around the world designed to bring women together at every stage of their dive journey—to connect, explore and build community beneath the surface.
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Where to Celebrate Women's Dive Day 2026
Tobermory, Ontario — Citizen Science in the Great Lakes
Set in the picturesque town of Tobermory, this three-day immersive event brings together female-identifying divers and snorkelers for a weekend of diving, citizen science training, environmental education and community.
Open to snorkelers and divers of all levels, with some coldwater diving experience. The event is hosted by Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association and Dive Life Tobermory and joined by Scuba Diving digital editor and photographer Kristin Paterakis.
Riviera Beach — Weekend Celebration with Prizes
Pura Vida is hosting its 11th annual weekend celebrating women in diving, featuring two days of diving and options for shallow and deep charters. The day will conclude with prizes from Spacefish, Kahu Tribe and more.
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Palm Beach, Florida — SoFlo Mermaid Meetup
Join the Palm Beach Snorkeling's SoFlo Mermaids for a one-of-a-kind private catamaran adventure to Peanut Island—think crystal-clear water, sunshine, laughter, and up to 50 ocean-loving women coming together for an unforgettable day on the water. Whether you come solo or with friends, this is your chance to connect, explore and enjoy the ocean your way.
This is a non-diving event open to all levels of ocean-lovers.
Monterey, California — Diving, Snacking and Shopping
The women-owned PADI 5 Star Dive Center Aquarius Dive Shop kicks things off at 8 a.m. with dive-themed treats from local women-owned bakeries and raffle prizes benefiting PADI AWARE. After the dive, Aquarius will host a community market featuring ocean-safer skincare, jewelry, art and more—all from talented women in the local dive community.
Catalina Island, California — Scuba Women's 11th Annual Event
Scuba Women (one of the largest online women-only communities) returns to Casino Point Dive Park for their 11th annual event. Divers (women and men welcome) enjoy three guided dives through Catalina's kelp forest, a picnic lunch, a swag bag and a raffle. Alll proceeds benefit the Women Divers Hall of Fame scholarship fund. The evening wraps with a champagne and cheese social hosted by Catalina Divers Supply, followed by dinner in Avalon. A second dive day aboard the Scuba Cat runs the following day.
Lake Tahoe, California — High-Altitude Diving with the Mountain Mermaids
Trade the ocean for the Sierra Nevada with a day of diving at DL Bliss State Park on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe. After the dive, stick around for a beach BBQ potluck (boys welcome too!).
Kentucky — Renaissance Dive Day at Blue Springs Park
Pennyroyal Scuba Center is going back in time, experiencing a Renaissance-themed event this year at Blue Springs Park. Last year's event drew over 100 women and multiple participating dive shops—making it one of the largest Women's Dive Day gatherings in the country.
Hosting your own event and want to be added to the list? Email [email protected].
