PADI Ice Diver Specialty

Explore a World Few Will Ever See.

The PADI Ice Diver Specialty course is one of the most extreme and rewarding recreational scuba experiences available. This course trains certified divers to safely plan and conduct dives beneath a solid layer of ice, where visibility can be extraordinary and the environment is unlike any other on Earth.

Ice diving requires precise skills, strong teamwork, and strict safety procedures. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll learn how to dive confidently in this challenging environment while remaining securely tethered to the surface at all times.

What You’ll Learn

Specialized equipment required for ice diving

Proper use of tether lines and line signals

Dive planning and site setup for ice conditions

Roles and responsibilities of the ice diving team

Emergency procedures and problem management under ice

Why Take This Course?

Experience one of the most unique forms of recreational diving

Develop advanced planning, communication, and team skills

Gain confidence diving in extreme environments

Access dive sites and conditions few divers ever experience

Who Can Take This Course?

PADI Advanced Open Water Divers or equivalent

Minimum age: 18 years old

Strong buoyancy control and cold-water diving experience recommended

An Unforgettable Diving Experience

Ice diving is not just about the dive—it’s about precision, discipline, and trust in your training and team. The PADI Ice Diver course prepares you to safely explore beneath the ice, turning a challenging environment into an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Extreme conditions. Elite skills. Unmatched experience.

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