Duration
Certification
Required experience
Minimum age
Drift Diver
The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course introduces you to the coolest magic carpet ride you’ll ever experience. This course teaches you how to enjoy rivers and ocean currents by "going with the flow," staying with your dive partner, communicating with the dive boat, and knowing where you are the whole time.
Program
- Planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of drift diving: Learn how to properly prepare to safely dive in currents.
- An introduction to drift diving equipment—floats, lines, reels: Get to know the specific gear used in this type of diving to maximize safety and efficiency.
- Buoyancy control, navigation, and communication for drift diving: Develop critical skills to manage your buoyancy, navigate, and communicate effectively while diving in currents.
- Site selection and overview of aquatic currents—causes and effects: Understand the dynamics of currents to choose the best dive sites and anticipate water conditions.
- Techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group: Learn how to maintain group cohesion and safety in dynamic diving environments.
Dive into the adventure of drift diving and experience the thrill of letting nature guide you as you explore underwater.
Equipment rental
We include equipment in all our activities, except for Fun Dives, in this case, if you do not have equipment, you can rent it directly at the center.
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