PADI® Dry Suit Diver Course

Expand your diving season and explore colder waters with the PADI® Dry Suit Diver course. Diving in a dry suit opens up a whole new world of underwater exploration, allowing you to dive comfortably in cooler temperatures and discover unique aquatic environments.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Properly use a dry suit, including donning and doffing techniques.
• Manage buoyancy control with a dry suit.
• Maintain your dry suit to ensure its longevity and performance.
• Handle special considerations for staying warm and dry underwater.
• Avoid common problems such as air shifts and suit squeeze.

The course includes both confined water and open water dives, where you’ll get hands-on experience using a dry suit, mastering buoyancy, and practicing emergency procedures specific to dry suit diving.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 10 years
• Certification: PADI® Open Water Diver or higher

Duration:

• 2-3 dives (Typically over 1-2 days)

Equipment:
In addition to standard scuba gear, you’ll use a dry suit provided by your instructor or dive center, along with appropriate thermal protection for colder water dives.

Why Take This Course?
The PADI® Dry Suit Diver course allows you to dive year-round, even in cold or temperate climates. It’s ideal for those looking to explore deeper, colder waters where dry suits are essential for warmth and comfort. Mastering dry suit diving will also open the door to exciting new dive locations and adventures.