About the Course
Diving in a current can feel like flying underwater. In the PADI® Drift Diver course, you’ll learn drift diving tips from an experienced instructor and practice buoyancy control, navigation, use of surface signaling equipment and buddy communication.
Take This Course If You Want to
Try drift diving with an instructor
Feel confident diving in a current
Learn about aquatic currents – causes and effects
Learn How to
Use surface signaling equipment
Stay close to your buddy
Make entries and descents in a current
- 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
During two dives in a current, you’ll practice buoyancy control, navigation and buddy communication. Practice using a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB), float, line, reel, or other drift diving safety equipment.
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Total time commitment: 1-2 days
Minimum age: 12 years or older
$349.99 /per person