Drift Diver Course

Go with the flow and experience the thrill of flying underwater! The PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course teaches you how to navigate and enjoy diving in currents with confidence and control. You’ll learn how to plan drift dives, use specialized equipment like surface marker buoys, and work closely with your buddy while exploring stunning underwater environments that move with the tides. It’s the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure — letting the current carry you along as you glide effortlessly over reefs and along walls.

What You'll Learn

✅ Use surface signaling equipment

Learn how to deploy and use surface markers and signaling devices so the boat crew and other divers can easily track your position throughout the dive.
✅ Stay close to your buddy

Practice maintaining buddy contact and coordination in moving water — essential for safety, communication, and making the most of your drift dive experience.
✅ Make entries and descents in a current

Master techniques for entering and descending smoothly in a current, conserving energy and staying in control as you begin your drift dive.

Certification Requirements

Pre-requisites

PADI (Junior) Open Water or qualifying level

Schedule/Time

PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours

Entire course: 1-2 days

Age

12 years or older

Health

Good Physical Health

Why Take the Drift Diver Course?

Person scuba diving underwater, wearing a black and blue wetsuit, goggles, and fins, surrounded by coral reef.

Drift diving opens up a whole new world of dive sites — from gentle reef drifts to exhilarating wall dives. Taking the Drift Diver course helps you build the skills to safely manage currents, conserve energy, and stay oriented while diving with the flow. It’s an incredible way to experience the ocean’s natural rhythm, extend your bottom time, and see more of the underwater world with less effort. Whether you’re diving in tropical waters or exploring new destinations with Seaira Dives, drift diving is one of the most relaxing and awe-inspiring ways to explore the sea.