Specifications

This can be used to becoming a PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER

The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course teaches you how to enjoy going with the flow as you scuba dive down rivers and use ocean currents to glide along. It feels like flying - except that you're underwater using scuba equipment. Drift diving can be relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. 

Prerequisites:

PADI Junior Openwater Diver or equivalent
Minimum 12 years or older
Current Dive Medical (conducted within the previous 12 months)

Course overview:

• Be introduced to drift diving equipment - floats, lines and reels
• Get an overview of aquatic currents - causes and effects
• Practice buoyancy control, navigation, communication and methods for staying close to your buddy as you drift along

The course is divided into 3 segments:

1. Read and complete E-Learning Manuel
2. Instructor will go over your answers and talk more about the gear used for drift diving
3. 2x Open Water/River dives going over skills and techniques to enjoy and keep safe while drift diving.

What do I need?

Personal dive gear (Full Kit) plus 2x tanks for the two open water dives. Don't worry if you don't have this yet as you can hire it for $100, but for comfort, we recommend you have your own. Speak to us first before purchasing to be sure the equipment is appropriate.

Course Cost 

Cost includes all training and reference materials, 2x open water/river dives with an Auckland Scuba Instructor.

Why should I dive with Auckland Scuba?

• We want you to enjoy your diving experience so you’ll come to love diving as we do.
• Our instructors are passionate about diving and will ensure that your first underwater experience will be a fun and safe experience.
• We have regular dive trips throughout the year from our own boat (not charters). We believe that once you've learnt to dive, you'll want to carry on so why not learn with a centre that actually gets out diving?!
• We have the best price guarantee. If you find a better price for the same equipment, we'll match it.
• We offer our students extra sessions if required so that you are comfortable before going out into the ocean (additional fees may apply).
• We have a high standard of well-maintained equipment in our school including computers.

Understanding the risks

It is important that you understand the risks associated with Scuba Diving before you book any courses with us.  Please click this link to review our risk disclosure document and get in touch if you have any questions.

Scuba Diving - The Risks

How do I book?

To book on a course you can pay through iDive.co.nz. We will then contact you via email or call to confirm your details and process your course. We will confirm the dates for this course with you once we have confirmation.

• Cancellation / Rescheduling – We do not accept cancellations and no refunds will be issued if you decide to pull out prior to commencement of the course or after the course has started, for any reason.

  However, your course can be rescheduled if you give us at least two weeks’ notice before the start date. Within two weeks of the course start date, a $200 rebooking fee applies. 

• Additional Terms & Conditions – Additional terms and conditions will be sent to you to sign and return via email. If you have any questions or would like a printout of these please feel free to contact us.

• Course Student Numbers - Course will be run once there are enough divers to facilitate the training. All material can be done before diving is required. We will communicate with you regarding dates and times. If you need to know more please contact us at info@idvie.co.nz.