PADI Specialty · Boat Diver

Boat Diver Specialty

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Much of the best scuba diving is convenient by boat. The PADI Boat Diver Specialty course helps you discover the various boats available around the world.

Using a boat to dive is relatively easy and fun — divers can usually descend directly onto the dive site.

Prereqs: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 10 years old.

What You'll Learn

Types of dive boats and how they’re set up for divers.
Proper entry and exit techniques.
Safety measures and boat-based diving considerations.

Requirements

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 10 years old.

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