Boat Diver.
Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course can benefit almost every diver because different boats in different parts of the world do things differently. The PADI Boat Diver Specialty course familiarizes you with the various ways you stow gear, enter and exit the water, use surface lines and more, depending upon the type boat and the location.
- Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Covers techniques for diving from boats ranging from small inflatables to giant live-aboards
- Discusses how dive boats differ from place to place
- Covers basic boat safety equipment and use
- Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
Basic Courses
| Discover Scuba | Open Water | Advanced Open Water |
| Rescue Diver | Master Scuba Diver | Divemaster |
Speciality Diver Programs*
| Boat Diver | Deep Diver | Photographer |
| Drift Diving | Dry Suit | Multilevel |
| Night Diving | Peak Buoyancy |
*Speciality courses can be subject to conditions and time of year.