PADI Dry Suit Diver Certification

Don’t let cold water keep you out of the water. With the PADI Dry Suit Diver course, you’ll learn how to dive comfortably and confidently in cooler environments. Whether you’re exploring cold lakes, temperate oceans, or gearing up for year-round diving, a dry suit keeps you warm, dry, and diving longer.

What You’ll Learn:

• Dry Suit Types & Features: Understand the different styles of dry suits, valve systems, seals, and undergarments.

• Buoyancy Control in a Dry Suit: Learn how to manage air in the suit and adjust your weight and trim for proper buoyancy.

• Putting On and Caring for a Dry Suit: Practice proper donning, doffing, and maintenance to keep your suit in top shape.

• Emergency Procedures: Learn how to handle problems like uncontrolled ascents, suit floods, or air migration inside the suit.

Course Includes:

• A confined water orientation dive

• At least two open water dives in a dry suit

• Practice buoyancy control, emergency drills, and descent/ascent techniques

• Tips on undergarments, layering, and thermal protection

Prerequisites:

• PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)

• Minimum age: 10 years

Why Dive Dry?

A dry suit opens the door to diving in places—and seasons—you might otherwise miss. From alpine lakes to ice dives and chilly coastal waters, this specialty helps you extend your dive season and expand your dive adventures.