This course is a core essential for any diver who's just starting out in scuba diving as it equips you with the skill that you will perhaps most frequently use throughout your diving career. Get familiar with diving from boats of all kinds, from small inflatables to giant live-aboards and everything in between.

You'll learn how to pack and stow your gear on any boat diving trip. You'll also learn boat diving etiquette and terminology, along with some tips and tricks for managing seasickness while on the boat.

The PADI Boat Diver specialty is designed primarily for beginner scuba divers with little-to-no boat diving experience. Seasoned divers may still benefit from the course by learning some of the ways in which different boats around the world do things differently. For those divers who already have a lot of experience

Completing your self-paced PADI e-learning is the first step in earning your Boat Diver Certification.

Once you've completed the independent study portion of the program, you'll work with a Diver's Oasis instructor to learn how to put your new skills into practice!