Boat Diver Course
The PADI Boat Diver Course
Learn boat diving etiquette, terminology, how to properly stow gear, and potentially practice using lines or deploying a surface marker buoy (SMB).
What You Learn
- Dive from boats ranging from little 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 its 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 start or finish 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 a dive light, lift bags, a dive flag/float or other specialty gear.
All gear is available at Aquatic Safaris.
The Learning Materials You Need
Diving from a boat is a convenient and fun way to explore the underwater world. You’re knowledge development is done on PADI’s eLearning site ($157 code included) at your own pace before the skills dives.
eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours.
Prerequisites
Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Your Next Adventure
You can do many types of diving from a boat. Just about any PADI course can be taken in conjunction with the Boat Diver course, which can help you accomplish the coveted Master Scuba Diver rating.
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Space
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Details
| Minimum age |
10 years. Private classes on a case-by-case basis and are subject to a surcharge. |
| Equipment provided by student |
Student is responsible for providing their own gear or can rent from Aquatic Safaris. |
| Provided by Aquatic
Safaris |
Emergency first aid and oxygen kits during check out dives. |
| Charters provided by Aquatic
Safaris |
You arrange the charter with us, which determines additional price. |
| Course cost |
$175 per student. Your payment secures your class spot and gets you the learning materials. |
| Required books & materials |
PADI Boat Diver eLearning code – included in course fee. |
| Additional expenses |
Charter to do the skills dive. Maybe a tip for the boat crew. |
