DPV
If scuba diving is like taking a scenic stroll around a park, a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) is like exploring a neighborhood on an (electric) bicycle.
DPVs, also called underwater scooters, allow you to see more, conserve air and get from one place to another faster - with a huge smile on your face.
Propel your way through the water and glide over reefs, buzz around a large wreck or weave through a kelp forest. DPVs offer a thrilling way for scuba divers to see a lot of underwater territory in a short amount of time. They scoot you through the water allowing you to glide over reefs, buzz around a large wreck or weave through a kelp forest. Whether making a shore or boat dive, a DPV is a great way to see more and have fun doing it.
If you’re at least 12 years old and a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher, you can enroll in the PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle course.
Ready to explore underwater like never before? Get certified as a PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver and experience the thrill of zooming through the depths! As a certified PADI DPV Diver, you'll expand your underwater adventures, reach new dive sites, and enjoy extended bottom times with ease. This specialty certification also counts towards your Master Scuba Diver rating!
For Adaptive divers with limited endurance or mobility, a DPV can be a game-changer. We offer both handheld and tank-mounted options to suit your needs. Contact us to discuss how we can customize your experience.
What You’ll Learn in Our DPV Class:
- Types of DPVs and choosing the right one for you
- Safe operation of a DPV
- Proper entry and exit techniques
- Buoyancy control and equalization
- Gas management and dive planning
- Tandem diving and effective buddy communication
- Environmental awareness and entanglement prevention
- DPV maintenance, including battery care
Why Choose Our DPV Certification?
Our PADI DPV course focuses on building your skills and confidence. With personalized instruction, you'll understand each technique and be prepared to make informed decisions during your dives. Our private classes, tailored for you or a small group, allow you to learn at your own pace—no rushing required.
At our center, we embrace inclusivity and diversity, providing a respectful and supportive learning environment. We believe in the art of possibility and adapt our teaching to fit your unique needs.
Certification is earned, not purchased. Our performance-based approach ensures that you master the necessary skills and gain your certification through genuine achievement.
Join us and experience a new dimension of underwater exploration with YAY Scuba! Learn more and book your class today.
Academics
The PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle course guides you in choosing the right DPV for you. You’ll make two dives and learn about:
- Maintaining your DPV.
- How to plan dives, including procedures for staying with your buddy.
- DPV-handling skills, such as making proper descents and ascents.
- Potential problems and ways to deal with them.
Get credit! The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification or towards your Master Scuba Diver Certification– ask your instructor about earning credit.
Equipment
Of course, you’ll need a DPV along with your basic scuba equipment. If you have your own DPV, your instructor will have you complete all your training using it.
We feature the Lefeet S1 Pro Sea Scooter, available in both single and double models (doubles are standard). Lightweight and easy to handle, it’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned divers. As an authorized dealer, you can purchase one if you fall in love with it!
Age Requirement
12 years or older
Course Prerequisites
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
What’s Included in this course?
- Two DPV dives with instructors
- DPV diver materials (eLearning)
- DPV Rental
- PADI DPV Diver Certification card
What’s not included in this course?
Scuba Gear - if you don't have the necessary gear you can rent it from us (BCD, Regs, Computer, Tanks, Weights, Wetsuits)
You are responsible for providing your own scuba quality personal gear. Mask, fins, snorkel, boots & clips. Snorkel gear will not work for this course.
You Will Learn To
During two exhilarating dives, you’ll practice DPV maneuvers and tandem riding. Learn how to avoid problems like ascending/descending too fast, motor entanglements, losing track of your buddy and running out of battery power.
With Your Instructor
You will complete two open-water dives with our instructors. During which time we will work with you to teach you the DPV skills.
Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification) and current EFR within the last two years.
Recommended: Peak Performance Buoyancy
Total time commitment: 10-12 hours
Minimum age: 12 years or older
Ready to start?
Contact us to discuss dates that work for you. We teach this course on an Ad-Hoc basis and with our courses as well as on our checkout trips. Once you have signed up you can complete the knowledge development section of your course when it's convenient for you but prior to your dives. Contact us to start your DPV training.
Cost
The course is: $299 including YAY Scuba supplied DPV, eLearning and 2 instructional dives.