Boat Diver Course

PADI Boat Diver Course – Expand Your Diving Horizons

Many of the world’s best dive sites can only be reached by boat – and the PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course teaches you how to get there and dive them with confidence.

Whether it’s a small inflatable, a large liveaboard, or anything in between, you’ll learn how to prepare for boat diving, use boat-specific safety procedures, and enter and exit the water efficiently.With these skills, you’ll unlock a world of dive opportunities in locations you couldn’t reach from shore.

• PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
• Minimum age: 10 years old
• Be in reasonable physical health for diving – complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire and obtain physician clearance if required

During the course, you will:

• Plan and organize dives from different types of boats
• Learn boat terminology and etiquette
• Use specialized entry and exit techniques for various boat designs
• Stow and secure your equipment safely on board
• Follow boat-specific safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Navigate from a boat to a dive site and back

• 2 open water dives from a dive boat
• Knowledge development on boat diving procedures, safety, and preparation
• Guidance on equipment management in confined boat spaces
• PADI Boat Diver certification upon completion

• Access more dive sites – Many prime locations are only reachable by boat
• Improve safety and efficiency – Learn the best techniques for boat entries and exits
• Travel-ready skills – Be prepared for dive boats worldwide, from small tenders to large liveaboards
• Enhance comfort – Reduce stress and confusion when diving from unfamiliar vessels