Ever wanted to experience flying underwater? Then this is the course for you. the feelings is something all divers should feel, once you try it, you want to do it on all your dives.

Welcome to the world of PADI Drift Diver Specialty, where you’ll learn to let the current carry you along the reef. This course gives you the knowledge and techniques to plan and enjoy drift dives safely, gliding past the underwater scenery with very little effort.

Why Choose PADI Drift Diver Specialty?

For divers who love the feeling of flying over the reef, this course is a golden opportunity. It teaches you how to work with the current instead of against it, so your drift dives are relaxed, safe and a lot of fun.

Course Overview

The PADI Drift Diver Specialty is more than just a diving course. It’s a practical experience that teaches you how currents form, how to stay together with your buddy and group, how to control your buoyancy in moving water, and how to be seen and picked up by the boat when you surface.

Course Structure

The PADI Drift Diver Specialty comprises of several components including:

1. Independent Study: This self-study material, available through PADI eLearning, allows you to work at your own pace, online or offline.
2. Inwater Training: This involves two drift dives with a PADI Instructor, where you’ll practice descents, staying with your group and controlled ascents in a current.
3. Knowledge Development Sessions: A discussion on how currents work and the procedures and hazards of drift diving.
4. Dive Gear: You’ll need basic scuba equipment; a surface marker buoy (SMB) and other signalling devices are part of the training.
5. Dive Course Details: The course includes two drift dives, planned around the conditions on the day.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout this course, you’ll learn key skills that are essential for drift diving. Some of these include:

• How currents form and how to read them
• Buoyancy control in moving water
• Navigation during a drift dive
• Staying together with your buddy and group
• Using surface marker buoys and other signalling devices
• Planning, organisation, procedures, problems and hazards of drift diving
• Descents, ascents and boat pick-up procedures

How to Get Started

To embark on this underwater adventure, you need to be at least 12 years old and a PADI Open Water Diver (or higher).

What to Expect

Learning to drift dive is a thrilling experience. Instead of swimming, you relax and let the water carry you, covering more of the reef with less effort. The drift diving specialty course shows you how to plan & carry out drift dives safely and confidently.

Benefits of PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course

Drift diving is not just about the thrill and adventure. It’s also about the numerous benefits it offers:

• Exploration: Drifting lets you see more of the reef on a single dive, with less finning.
• Skills Development: The course develops essential diving skills like buoyancy control, navigation and buddy awareness.
• Confidence Building: By learning how currents work and how to signal the boat, you’ll build confidence in your diving abilities.
• Less Effort, More Fun: Working with the current saves energy and air, so you can simply enjoy the ride.

Go with the Flow with PADI Drift Diver Specialty

Whether you’re a seasoned diver or newly certified, the PADI Drift Diver Specialty course is an excellent choice. With its clear structure, professional guidance, and practical training, you’ll be well-equipped to enjoy drift dives safely.

So, if you’re ready to fly over the reef in places like Hurghada, get in touch with us and start your PADI Drift Diver Specialty course. Dive in, the water’s fine!