PADI Diving Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) course

PADI DPV course

Speed Up Your Adventure and Expand Your Horizons

Have you ever dreamed of having a superpower that lets you glide through the ocean with the grace and speed of a dolphin? The PADI DPV course turns that dream into reality. A diver propulsion vehicle (underwater scooter) isn't just a cool gadget—it’s your ticket to exploring those far-flung corners of a dive site that were previously out of reach on fins alone.

Why Take This Course?

Using a DPV is a total game-changer. Here are just a few reasons why divers love scooters:

* See More, Work Less: Visit two or three dive sites in a single tank.

* Conserve Your Air: The less you kick, the less air you breathe, extending your bottom time.

* Pure Adrenaline: The sensation of flying through the water is an incredible rush.

* Conquer Currents: Forget struggling against the tide—let the scooter do the heavy lifting for you.

What You Will Learn

Operating a DPV requires specific skills to ensure your dive is as safe as it is fun. During the course, we will cover:

* Safety Procedures: How to maintain proper distance and avoid damaging the reef.

* Maneuvering: Turns, descents, ascents, and "parking" your DPV.

* Dive Planning: Calculating battery life, turn-around points, and navigation.

* Maintenance: How to prep your scooter and care for it after the dive.

* Problem Management: What to do in case of a runaway motor or losing contact with your buddy.

Prerequisites & Details

Minimum Level PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent

Minimum Age 12 years old or older

Duration 1 Day (Theory + 2 Open Water Dives)

Certification PADI DPV Specialty (counts toward Master Scuba Diver)

Pro Tip: The DPV Specialty is one of the most practical steps toward earning your Master Scuba Diver rating.

How It Works

This course is designed to be hands-on. After a brief theoretical session, we dive straight into the action. Under the guidance of your instructor, you will complete two dives: first mastering basic handling in shallow water, followed by a full underwater tour.

Ready to change your pace? Join us and find out what it’s really like to fly underwater!

Please note

Buy diving insurance Diving insurance is mandatory in Israel by the law. We are not allowed to take you diving if you have no insurance. If you still don't have a diving insurance, here is a link to buy one from Israeli insurance company. Buy diving insurance (open the link in the new window). As an option you can check with your travel insurance to add scuba diving to your policy. The insurance should cover, in writing: full medical coverage for the diver in the event of evacuation and medical treatment, including treatment in a decompression chamber. You can also buy worldwide annual DAN diving insurance. Important note: buy diving insurance in advance and forward it to our email (nautilus.eilat@gmail.com). We want to avoid delays in the morning at the very last minute when all the group is ready to go, so please buy it in advance – at least a day before. Be aware to put in the correct start date for the policy.
Refresh dive. According to the law in Israel you will be asked to take a part in a refresh training including a few exercises to refresh the basic diving skills if you haven't dived in the last 6 months or do not hold proof of dive from the last 6 months. Valid proof of dive includes: stamped logbook, personal dive computer with logged dive within the 6 month, official letter from a dive center stating name and date of dive with them. We do not charge an extra fee for a refresh dive. However, if you have not dived for several years and/or do not have much experience and/or feeling “rusty” please schedule a refresh course.
Nitrox certified divers may preorder Enriched Air for 1 or 2 dives on same day, you will be asked to present Nitrox certification card at the dive club. Still not Nitrox certified? Contact us and schedule online course Padi Enriched Air(Nitrox) diver.