DRIFT DIVER SPECIALTY

Go With the Flow

Imagine effortlessly gliding along vibrant coral reefs as the ocean current carries you past schools of tropical fish, sea turtles, eagle rays, and breathtaking underwater scenery.

Drift diving is one of the most relaxing and exhilarating ways to explore the underwater world—and the PADI Drift Diver Specialty will teach you how to do it safely and confidently.

Rather than swimming against the current, you'll learn to work with nature, conserving energy while covering more underwater terrain than ever before.

From the famous drift dives of Cozumel and Palau to Florida's reefs and beyond, this specialty prepares you to enjoy some of the world's most exciting dive sites.

Drift diving is one of the most popular types of diving around the world. Learning the proper techniques will help you feel more comfortable and prepared when diving in moving water.

Benefits include:

Dive safely in mild to moderate currents
Cover larger areas with less effort
Improve buoyancy and trim
Increase confidence in changing water conditions
Learn proper SMB deployment and signaling techniques
Conserve energy and improve air consumption
Prepare for world-famous drift diving destinations
Become a more versatile and experienced diver

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another recognized training organization)
Minimum age: 12 years

Course Goals & Schedule

Typically completed in one day, including academics and two open water training dives.

The PADI Drift Diver Specialty is perfect for:

Divers planning Caribbean or tropical dive vacations
Reef and wall diving enthusiasts
Adventure seekers
Underwater photographers
Divers looking to improve confidence in current
Anyone wanting to become a more skilled recreational diver

Course Price and inclusions

$379 PER PERSON

PADI Drift Diver eLearning
Knowledge development and instructor review
Two open water drift training dives
Professional instruction from a certified PADI Instructor
Surface marker buoy (SMB) practice
PADI Drift Diver Specialty Certification upon successful completion