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Dry Suit Diver

Want to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A dry suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often.

Courses: Ongoing and by appointment.

Tuition: $199

Drysuit Rental: $100

PADI Drysuit ELearning: $146

Sign Up for Dry Suit Diver

What are PADI Drysuit Diver Prerequisites?

  •  At least 12 years old
  • Certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher

What do I need?

  • Dry Suit Diver eLearning
  • Basic scuba Equipment
  • Dry suit

What Will I Learn?

The first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives, in addition to a confined water dive, you’ll practice:

  • Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.
  • Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.
  • Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit.

You may be able to get college credit for the Dry Suit Diver course.

Sign Up for Dry Suit Diver

What's next?

Once you've become a dry suit diver, be prepared to stay warm while you embark on your next diving adventure.  Why not take on a new challenge with one of these Scuba Specialty Certifications?