PADI Boat Diver Specialty

Explore More. Dive From the Boat with Confidence.

The PADI Boat Diver specialty course teaches certified divers how to safely and confidently plan, enter, and exit dives from boats. Whether it’s a small local dive boat or a larger liveaboard, this course equips you with the skills needed to enjoy new dive sites beyond shore-based access.

With hands-on instruction, you’ll learn the techniques and procedures to maximize safety, minimize stress, and make your boat dives more enjoyable. This specialty opens the door to exploring remote reefs, wrecks, and underwater landscapes that are only reachable by boat.

What You’ll Learn

Proper entry and exit techniques for different types of boats

Dive planning and organization for boat dives

Equipment management on the boat and in the water

How to communicate and coordinate with dive guides and crew

Safety procedures for surface support and emergency situations

Why Take This Course

Access dive sites that are unreachable from shore

Gain confidence and skills for any type of boat dive

Improve safety and efficiency while diving from boats

Expand your diving experiences and adventure opportunities

Who Can Take This Course

PADI Open Water Divers or equivalent

Minimum age: 10 years old

Anyone looking to dive from boats safely and confidently

Take Your Diving Further

The PADI Boat Diver specialty is perfect for divers who want to expand their underwater horizons, explore new dive sites, and gain the skills to make every boat dive safe and enjoyable.

Dive further. Explore new sites. Become a confident boat diver.

Required eLearning is not included and must be purchased separately.

Your discounted rate is available when ordered through our provided link.