Much of the world’s best scuba diving is accessible only by boat. Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course will benefit you because boats in various parts of the world do things differently. Scuba diving from a boat is fun and relatively easy because you usually descend directly onto your dive site.
If you’re an Open Water Diver who is at least 10 years old, you can enroll in the Boat Diver course.
The PADI Boat Diver course will expand your knowledge about boats from small inflatables to large live-aboards. You’ll gain experience scuba diving by completing two dives from a boat in your local area and learn:
Boat Terminology.
Boat diving procedures and etiquette, including how to enter and exit, and where to stow your gear.
Boating safety, including how to locate safety equipment.
Also, the first dive of the Boat Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask us about earning credit.
You may be able to get college credit for the Boat Diver course.
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Stop by or call us to enroll in the course and get the PADI Boat Diver Crew-Pak that includes your manual and video. By studying before the dives, you’ll be better prepared to start practicing your boat diving skills when you go diving with your Instructor.
Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you’ll want to have a surface signaling device, such as a surface marker buoy. Having a complete spare parts kit is also a good idea. Your Instructor may suggest additional equipment depending on what type of boat and where your boat diving adventures take you.
With your PADI Boat Diver certification, you’re well on your way toward earning additional specialty diver certifications, the Advanced Open Water Diver certification, or the prestigious Master Scuba Diver certification. You may want to expand your diving skills even more with the Rescue Diver course. Ask your instructor or divemaster, stop by, or give us a call for more details.