Build confidence and control while diving with current.
Current Awareness
Understand the causes and effects of moving water and how they influence the dive plan.
Drift Equipment
Learn the purpose and use of floats, lines, reels and other equipment associated with drift diving.
Buoyancy and Navigation
Maintain control, orientation and situational awareness while travelling with the current.
Buddy Communication
Practice procedures that help buddies and groups remain connected throughout the drift.
How the two-dive Drift Diver course works.
Review the conditions and plan
Discuss current behavior, equipment, communication and procedures before entering the water.
Practice on the first drift dive
Apply buoyancy, navigation and buddy-contact skills while learning how the water moves.
Refine the complete process
Use the second dive to improve positioning, communication and group awareness under instructor guidance.
What does the course cover and what is additional?
Drift-diving course essentials
- Two instructor-led drift dives
- Required standard scuba equipment
- Current, communication and drift-procedure instruction
Taxes and course-specific costs
- 12.5% Government Sales Tax
- Marine park fees when applicable
- Pickup charges when applicable
Training sites depend on suitable conditions. Ask BPDC to confirm the schedule, location and any course-specific learning materials before booking.
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.
Drift Diver questions.
How many dives are included?
Drift Diver is a two-dive PADI specialty course.
What equipment is introduced?
The course introduces drift-diving equipment such as floats, lines and reels, along with the procedures for using them.
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.