PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty

Go Further. Explore Faster. Dive Smarter.

The PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty course teaches certified divers how to safely and confidently operate an underwater scooter to cover more distance, explore new dive sites, and enhance your underwater adventures. Using a DPV allows you to glide effortlessly through the water, conserve energy, and extend your dive range—making it ideal for wrecks, reefs, or drift dives.

During the course, you’ll learn proper handling, navigation techniques, and safety procedures to get the most out of your DPV while minimizing risk to yourself, your buddy, and the environment.

What You’ll Learn

Proper setup, handling, and maintenance of a DPV

Safety procedures and buddy protocols while using a DPV

Navigation and dive planning using a DPV

Emergency procedures, including DPV recovery and contingencies

Efficient use of DPV to extend dive range and conserve air

Why Take This Course

Explore more of your favorite dive sites in less time

Reduce physical effort and maximize underwater enjoyment

Gain confidence using advanced diving technology

Open the door to new dive experiences like wrecks, drift dives, and remote sites

Who Can Take This Course

PADI Advanced Open Water Divers or higher

Minimum age: 12 years old

Divers who are comfortable with buoyancy, navigation, and dive planning

Take Your Diving Further

The PADI DPV Specialty course transforms the way you dive, letting you glide through the water with confidence, cover greater distances, and explore more of the underwater world than ever before.

Go farther. Dive smarter. Explore more.

Required eLearning is not included and must be purchased separately.

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