BOAT DIVER

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If you’re new to boat diving or want to learn more about diving from different types of boats, enroll in the PADI® Boat Diver course. 

During two dives with an instructor you’ll learn nautical terminology, boat diving etiquette and may practice using lines and/or deploy a surface marker buoy (SMB).

• Learn boat diving etiquette
• Understand boat terminology

• Pack for a boat trip
• Properly stow your gear
• Manage seasickness

  If you love to travel, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course will prepare you to dive from small inflatables all the way up to large liveaboards. Learn how to enter and exit the water, use current lines and manage seasickness.  

 INDEPENDENT STUDY

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.

Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.

• eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours

   AT THE DIVE SITE

You'll make two dives from a boat where you’ll practice entering and exiting the water and properly stowing your gear. Your instructor will also teach you about local boat diving etiquette and safety procedures.

• Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
• Total time commitment: 1-2 days
• Minimum age: 10 years or older

***** The total price of $395 includes Boat diver e-learning course, all rental gear, air, singular two tank cherter, 

instruction and certification. Total does NOT include Nitrox*****