PADI Drift Diver Speciality
The PADI Drift Diver Speciality teaches you how to dive safely and confidently in moving water. Instead of fighting the current, you learn to work with it, allowing the water to carry you effortlessly along the dive site.
Drift diving can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable forms of diving when done correctly. This course focuses on control, positioning, signalling, and teamwork so you remain calm and in control at all times.
Who this course suits
Ideal for:
• Divers nervous about currents
• Holiday divers visiting tidal or ocean destinations
• Anyone wanting to improve buoyancy and awareness
• Divers preparing for boat or liveaboard diving
• Photographers wanting stable positioning in moving water
Prerequisites
You must:
• Be a certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Meet standard medical and fitness requirements
Minimum age: 12 years old
How the course works
The course combines theory with practical drift dives in moving water.
Planning & procedures
Learn how currents work, how dives are planned, and how entries and exits differ from standard dives.
Practical drift dives
You will complete supervised drift dives focusing on positioning, buoyancy, and relaxed movement with the current.
Surface & safety skills
Practise delayed SMB deployment, signalling, and safe group separation procedures.
What this certification allows
On completion you will:
• Dive comfortably in currents
• Control speed, depth, and position while drifting
• Deploy a delayed SMB confidently
• Stay coordinated with your buddy and boat
• Enjoy a wider range of dive sites worldwide
What’s included
• Professional instruction from a qualified PADI Instructor
• Drift training dives
• Practical coaching and briefings
• Certification processing
Delivery locations
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Progression
Pairs well with:
• Boat Diver
• Deep Diver
• Wreck Diver
A valuable speciality that removes the stress from currents and opens access to some of the best dive sites in the world.
The PADI Drift Diver Speciality teaches you how to dive safely and confidently in moving water. Instead of fighting the current, you learn to work with it, allowing the water to carry you effortlessly along the dive site.
Drift diving can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable forms of diving when done correctly. This course focuses on control, positioning, signalling, and teamwork so you remain calm and in control at all times.
Who this course suits
Ideal for:
• Divers nervous about currents
• Holiday divers visiting tidal or ocean destinations
• Anyone wanting to improve buoyancy and awareness
• Divers preparing for boat or liveaboard diving
• Photographers wanting stable positioning in moving water
Prerequisites
You must:
• Be a certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Meet standard medical and fitness requirements
Minimum age: 12 years old
How the course works
The course combines theory with practical drift dives in moving water.
Planning & procedures
Learn how currents work, how dives are planned, and how entries and exits differ from standard dives.
Practical drift dives
You will complete supervised drift dives focusing on positioning, buoyancy, and relaxed movement with the current.
Surface & safety skills
Practise delayed SMB deployment, signalling, and safe group separation procedures.
What this certification allows
On completion you will:
• Dive comfortably in currents
• Control speed, depth, and position while drifting
• Deploy a delayed SMB confidently
• Stay coordinated with your buddy and boat
• Enjoy a wider range of dive sites worldwide
What’s included
• Professional instruction from a qualified PADI Instructor
• Drift training dives
• Practical coaching and briefings
• Certification processing
Delivery locations
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Progression
Pairs well with:
• Boat Diver
• Deep Diver
• Wreck Diver
A valuable speciality that removes the stress from currents and opens access to some of the best dive sites in the world.