PADI Dry Suit Diver
Practice drysuit diving with an experienced instructor. Learn about different types of drysuits and drysuit safety procedures.
About the Course
Unlike wetsuits, drysuits are filled with air. During your drysuit course, your instructor will teach you how to control the air in your drysuit along with your buoyancy.
You'll also learn about different types of drysuits, basic drysuit repairs and maintenance.
What You'll Learn
- ✓Control the air in your drysuit and manage buoyancy
- ✓Different types of drysuits and when to use them
- ✓Drysuit safety procedures
- ✓Basic drysuit repairs and maintenance
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
(Jr.) Open Water Diver or equivalent — most divers enroll after Open Water certification
Time
PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours. Entire course: 2–3 days
Age
10 years or older
Health
Good physical health
How to Earn a Dry Suit Diver Certification
Learn drysuit diving theory and safety procedures through online independent study, then practice controlling air in your drysuit and managing buoyancy during open-water dives with your PADI Instructor.
PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.
- •eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours
With Your Instructor
ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.
Practice drysuit diving with your instructor — learning to control the air in your drysuit, manage buoyancy, handle common issues, and perform basic drysuit maintenance.
- •Total time commitment: 2–3 days
Dry Suit Diver FAQs
The Javascuba Difference
For more than 20 years, Javascuba has educated divers of all levels, guided by strict PADI standards and uncompromising safety. Beyond training, we've transformed diving from a sport into an adventurous lifestyle — opening the door to the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.
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Authorized Dive School
20+ Years
PADI Recognized
1,500+
Certified Divers
Ready to dive in a drysuit?
Contact our team to enroll in the PADI Dry Suit Diver course and confirm pricing.