Boat Diver Specialty
Dive smarter, safer, and with greater confidence from a boat! Learn essential boat diving procedures, safe entries and exits, and techniques for enjoying your underwater adventures with Stuart Scuba.
Why Choose Stuart Scuba? Small groups. Personal attention. Safer diving.
With a maximum of 4 divers per instructor, Stuart Scuba delivers personalized, hands-on training focused on safety, confidence, and real-world boat diving skills.
Ready to take your diving offshore? Join Stuart Scuba and become a confident boat diver!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course Description
Take your diving further with Stuart Scuba's SDI Boat Diver Specialty! Whether you're exploring Florida's reefs or diving from a liveaboard in an exotic destination, knowing how to dive safely and confidently from a boat is an essential skill.
Learn boat diving procedures, equipment preparation, safe entries and exits, surface protocols, and emergency procedures. Our experienced instructors provide practical, hands-on training to help you become a more confident and capable boat diver.
Upon successful completion, earn your SDI Boat Diver Specialty certification.
Price: $295.00 per diver
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Certification: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
- Completed SDI paperwork and medical questionnaire
Duration
- Approximately 1 day, including:
- SDI eLearning and instructor review
- 2 open-water boat dives
What's Included
- SDI specialty eLearning
- Professional instructor-led training
- SDI digital certification upon successful completion
- 1 Day 2 Tank Boat Dive
- Tanks and weights
Not Included
- Personal mask, snorkel, fins, and boots
- Equipment: BCD, regulator, dive computer, and wetsuit
- Surface Market Buoy (SMB)
- Boat fees unless specifically included
- Transportation and personal expenses
What You'll Learn
- Boat types, layouts, and diving procedures
- Proper equipment preparation and storage
- Safe boat entries and exits
- Boat briefings, communication, and diver etiquette
- Surface safety and emergency procedures
- Safe ascent, return, and reboarding techniques
Certification
Complete the required knowledge development, practical skills, and 2 open-water boat dives to earn your SDI Boat Diver Specialty certification, meeting current SDI standards.
