Make every stage of a boat dive feel more organized.
Boat Terminology
Understand common boat features and the language used by captains, crews and dive professionals.
Equipment Organization
Learn where and how to prepare, secure and stow your equipment aboard a dive boat.
Entries and Exits
Practice the entry and exit methods appropriate for the boat, site and sea conditions.
Safety and Etiquette
Locate safety equipment and follow procedures that support the crew and other divers.
How the two-dive Boat Diver course works.
Complete the boat orientation
Review the vessel layout, safety equipment, terminology and dive procedures with your instructor.
Apply the procedures on dive one
Prepare your equipment and practice the entry, exit and onboard habits used for the first dive.
Refine the process on dive two
Repeat and improve the complete boat-diving routine with greater independence and awareness.
What does the course cover and what is additional?
Boat-diving course essentials
- Two instructor-led boat dives
- Required standard scuba equipment
- Boat procedures, safety and etiquette instruction
Taxes and course-specific costs
- 12.5% Government Sales Tax
- Marine park fees when applicable
- Pickup charges when applicable
The boat and training location depend on operations and conditions. Ask BPDC to confirm scheduling, pickup and any course-specific learning materials.
Who can take this specialty?
BPDC lists a minimum age of 12 and Junior Open Water Diver or Open Water Diver certification. Ask BPDC to verify any qualifying certification before scheduling.
Boat Diver questions.
How many dives are included?
Boat Diver is a two-dive PADI specialty course.
Do I need prior boat-diving experience?
No prior boat-diving specialty training is required, but you must hold the qualifying diver certification listed for the course.
Is standard scuba equipment included?
BPDC includes the required standard scuba equipment for practical dive-course instruction.
Are taxes and marine park fees included?
No. The listed price is subject to 12.5% GST, and applicable marine park fees are additional.