Dive Propulsion Vehicle Specialty
Go farther, explore more, and experience the thrill of underwater propulsion! Learn to safely operate a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV), improve efficiency, and extend your underwater adventures with Stuart Scuba.
Why Choose Stuart Scuba?
One on one training with a maximum of 1 diver per instructor ensures personalized attention, hands-on practice, and a strong focus on safety and confidence.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course Description
Take your diving further! Master DPV operation, maneuvering, buoyancy control, navigation, and emergency procedures through practical, instructor-led training. Learn to plan dives, manage battery power and gas consumption, and safely explore more underwater terrain while minimizing effort. Earn your SDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty certification and discover a whole new way to dive.
Price: $495.00 per diver
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18 years, 15 with parental consent
- Certification: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
- Minimum logged dives: No additional logged dives required
- Completed SDI paperwork and medical questionnaire
Duration
- Approximately 1–2 days, including:
- SDI eLearning and instructor review
- DPV equipment orientation and operation
- 2 open-water training 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
- DPV rental, unless specifically included
- Surface Market Buoy (SMB)
- Boat fees unless specifically included
- Transportation and personal expenses
What You’ll Learn
- DPV components, operation, and maintenance
- Pre-dive inspections and safety checks
- Proper DPV handling, towing, and maneuvering
- Buoyancy, trim, and depth control while using a DPV
- Dive planning, navigation, and gas management
- Battery management and operating limitations
- Emergency procedures and DPV failure management
- Environmental awareness and responsible DPV diving
Certification
Complete the required knowledge development, practical skills, and 2 open-water boat dives to earn your SDI Dive Propulsion Vehicle certification, meeting current SDI standards.
