PADI Boat Diver

 Why PADI Boat Diver?

Through the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you can learn the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats. The more boats you're diving from, the more diving you're doing.

What do I need to start?

• Be A minimum of Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Be a minimum age: 10 years old

What will I do?

As part of your PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you'll learn about:

• Boat diving planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
• Proper boat diving etiquette, including equipment storage and conduct
• Common boat terminology
• Specific and local boat diving laws and practices
• Overview of emergency and safety equipment needed on- private dive boats

How long will it take?

• Minimum Open Water Training: 2 dives over one day

Where can I go from here?

This Specialty course can also be one of the five Specialty certifications necessary for your PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.

Boat Diver Training Dives  

2 x Pleasure dives.  In addition, you will also learn about;  

Why dive from boats?  

Common boat terminology  

Categories of dive boats  

Emergency equipment for boat diving  

Seasickness  

Pre-boarding Procedures  

Boarding Procedures  

Predive Procedures  

Dive Procedures  

Post Dive Procedures  

What next?  

Those who have completed their Boat Diver Specialty have also enjoyed;

·         Drift Diver Specialty
·         Advanced Open Water qualification.

Cost - £60
+ boat fees

Suggested Equipment;  

·         Mesh Bag – keep your masks, fins & bits secure while on boat

·         Kit Bag – If diving, a big sturdy bag to hold it all, such as the Oceanic Big Bag at £31

·         Cool Bag! – Keeps those drinks between dives nice and cold

·         Dive Guide Books – Plan your diving with our extensive range of Diver and Lonely Planet books

·         Spares kit – Nothing worse than a mask or fin strap breaking while you’re on a boat.  Have a spare in your bits box and enjoy that dive!