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About the Course
If you’re new to boat diving or want to learn more about diving from different types of boats, enroll in the PADI® Boat Diver course.
During two dives with an instructor you’ll learn nautical terminology, boat diving etiquette and may practice using lines and/or deploy a surface marker buoy (SMB).
Take This Course If You Want to
Learn boat diving etiquette
Understand boat terminology
Learn How to
Pack for a boat trip
Properly stow your gear
Manage seasickness
- Certification level
Open Water
- Site depth:
20-40 feet
- Visibility:
20 – 100 feet
PADI eLearning®
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
With Your Instructor
You’ll make two dives from a boat where you’ll practice entering and exiting the water and properly stowing your gear. Your instructor will also teach you about local boat diving etiquette and safety procedures.
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
Total time commitment: 1-2 days
Minimum age: 10 years or older
$249.00 /per person