Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course can benefit almost every diver because different boats in different parts of the world do things differently.

The Fun Part

Diving from a boat is fun, especially when you look at ease when maneuvering around on it. It’s fun to know what you’re doing.

What You Learn

Learn the tips, tricks and ways to

Dive from boats ranging from small inflatables to giant live-aboards :

how they differ from place to place
gain experience and training from diving on boats in your local area

Safely enter and exit the water:

sometimes it’s better to hand your gear up to the crew and then climb in the boat
sometimes you just take off your fins and weights and walk up the ladder

Stow your gear in the most appropriate areas
Use surface lines to initiate or conclude your dives.
Locate basic boat safety equipment

The Scuba Gear You Use

You use all the basic scuba gear. Depending on what type of diving you’ll be doing from the boat, you may also want to use underwater photography equipment, DPVs (underwater scooters), a dive light, a dry suit, lift bags, a dive flag/float or other specialty gear.

The Learning Materials You Need

Diving from a boat is a convenient and fun way to explore the underwater world. By reviewing the PADI Boat Diver Manual and video on DVD, you’ll learn the important do’s and don’ts of boat diving including: boat terminology, etiquette, safety and procedures.

Prerequisites

Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)