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PADI Specialty Course

Drift Diver

Learn to work with moving water while maintaining buoyancy, communication, navigation and contact with your buddy or dive group.

Course$300.00USD
+ 12.5% GST
Training2 Dives
Minimum Age12 Years
CertificationJunior Open Water+
EquipmentIncluded
LocationSan Pedro, Belize
Work with the Water, Not Against It

What is the Drift Diver course?

Drift Diver is a two-dive PADI specialty course that teaches the equipment, awareness and procedures used when diving in moving water.

You will practice staying streamlined and controlled while maintaining communication, navigation awareness and contact with your buddy or group.

Skills You Will Develop

Build confidence and control while diving with current.

01

Current Awareness

Understand the causes and effects of moving water and how they influence the dive plan.

02

Drift Equipment

Learn the purpose and use of floats, lines, reels and other equipment associated with drift diving.

03

Buoyancy and Navigation

Maintain control, orientation and situational awareness while travelling with the current.

04

Buddy Communication

Practice procedures that help buddies and groups remain connected throughout the drift.

Course Format

How the two-dive Drift Diver course works.

1

Review the conditions and plan

Discuss current behavior, equipment, communication and procedures before entering the water.

2

Practice on the first drift dive

Apply buoyancy, navigation and buddy-contact skills while learning how the water moves.

3

Refine the complete process

Use the second dive to improve positioning, communication and group awareness under instructor guidance.

Pricing & Logistics

What does the course cover and what is additional?

Course Coverage

Drift-diving course essentials

  • Two instructor-led drift dives
  • Required standard scuba equipment
  • Current, communication and drift-procedure instruction
Additional

Taxes and course-specific costs

  • 12.5% Government Sales Tax
  • Marine park fees when applicable
  • Pickup charges when applicable

Training sites depend on suitable conditions. Ask BPDC to confirm the schedule, location and any course-specific learning materials before booking.

Prerequisites

Who can take this specialty?

Minimum Age12 years old
CertificationJunior Open Water Diver or higher

BPDC lists a minimum age of 12 and Junior Open Water Diver or Open Water Diver certification. Ask BPDC to verify any qualifying certification before scheduling.

Course FAQs

Drift Diver questions.

How many dives are included?

Drift Diver is a two-dive PADI specialty course.

What equipment is introduced?

The course introduces drift-diving equipment such as floats, lines and reels, along with the procedures for using them.

Is standard scuba equipment included?

BPDC includes the required standard scuba equipment for practical dive-course instruction.

Are taxes and marine park fees included?

No. The listed price is subject to 12.5% GST, and applicable marine park fees are additional.

Move with Greater Confidence

Learn to dive with the current.

Ask BPDC about developing practical drift-diving skills in Belize.

Reserve your experience

Book PADI Drift Diver Course

Learn current awareness, buoyancy, communication and buddy procedures during the two-dive PADI Drift Diver course in Belize.

Rate (USD)$300.00 USDRate shown before 12.5% GST.
Cancellation policy

Booking & Payment Policy For bookings made more than 30 days before your first scheduled tour or course, 50% of the total is required at booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days before your first scheduled activity. For bookings made 30 days or less before your first scheduled activity, full payment is required at booking. The payment due is calculated automatically at checkout. These payments cover all reserved tours and courses, including applicable taxes. Equipment rental and park entrance fees are paid separately on site. Please review these terms before paying. By submitting payment, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted this policy. Cancellation Deadlines We must receive your cancellation by email or WhatsApp at least 24 hours before local tours and courses, including local diving, snorkeling, Hol Chan and courses, or at least 48 hours before private and offshore tours, including private tours, Blue Hole and Turneffe. Deadlines are based on the scheduled start time of the affected activity, in Belize local time. Cancellations & Refunds If you cancel your entire booking before the applicable deadlines, 25% of the total amount you have paid is non-refundable. The remaining 75% of your payment will be refunded. If you cancel only some activities before their applicable deadlines, we will refund all amounts paid towards those activities, without a deduction. Your remaining activities stay booked. Cancellations received after the applicable deadline and no-shows are subject to a 100% cancellation charge for the affected tour or course, and no refund will be issued. This applies regardless of the reason, including illness or changes to travel plans. Payments already received count towards this charge. Weather & Operator Cancellations If BPDC cancels due to unsafe weather, insufficient participants or another operational reason, you may reschedule, subject to availability, or receive a full refund of all amounts paid for the affected services, without any deduction. Our team makes weather-related decisions based on safety. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method. Processing time depends on your bank or card issuer. If you have any questions, please contact us before paying. We look forward to welcoming you!

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