PADI Drift Diver

Think drift diving is tiring? Nothing could be further from the truth! By learning the right techniques, you can let yourself be carried along, effortlessly, on a relaxing, fun and unique adventure.

Enroll in the PADI Drift Diver specialty course, promoted and organized by Evasioni Blu Diving Ustica – Palermo ( Sicily )!

PADI Drift Diver Program

Through the PADI Drift Diver course program, you will gain the right knowledge about:

  • The difference between water currents;
  • Origins and effects of water currents;
  • Techniques for staying the right distance from your buddy or group during drift dives;
  • Use of diving equipment specific to drift diving;
  • Buoyancy control during drift dives.

The experience is divided into two main stages:

  1. Knowledge development (independent study and classroom sessions);
  2. Two open water dives to put the drift diving skills you’ve learned into practice.
Prerequisites
  • Be a (Junior) Open Water Diver;
  • Be at least 12 years of age.
Credit/Certification PADI Drift Diver

Once you complete the course, not only will you learn to use the diving equipment specific to drift diving, but you will also receive your PADI Drift Diver specialty certification. Some dive centers and dive sites require a Drift Diver certification in order to do drift dives. This certification can also be credited as an adventure dive for your PADI Adventure Diver or PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.

Features of PADI Drift Diver

Type

Course for divers

Duration

1-2 days with classroom lessons, 2 open water dives

Certification

PADI Drift Diver specialty certification

Requirements

+12 years, (Junior) Open Water Diver

Insurance

DAN Coverage

Cost

€ 200,00