Palau is a world-renowned scuba diving destination with diverse marine life, crystal-clear waters, and dramatic seascapes. As Palau's premier dive shop, Fish 'n Fins offers a range of PADI courses to help divers explore the underwater world safely and confidently. In this article, we'll discuss the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, which is ideal for divers who want to expand their knowledge and skills about diving from a boat.

Many of the best dive sites in the world are accessible only by boat, and diving from a boat requires a different set of skills and knowledge than diving from shore. The PADI Boat Diver Specialty course is designed to help divers learn the necessary skills and gain confidence when diving from a boat. The course is open to PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old.

The course comprises two parts - academic and practical. During the academic part, divers will learn about different types of boats, boat terminology, boat diving procedures and etiquette, and boating safety. This knowledge will help divers understand how to enter and exit a boat, where to stow their gear, and how to locate safety equipment. Divers will also learn about different types of surface signaling devices, such as inflatable signal tubes, and spare parts kits that are essential when diving from a boat.

The practical part of the course involves completing two dives from a boat in the local area. Divers will apply the knowledge they learned during the academic part and practice entering and exiting the boat, stowing their gear, and using the surface signaling device. The dives will help divers gain confidence and experience in boat diving and will prepare them for boat diving adventures in different parts of the world.

One of the benefits of the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course is that the first dive may credit as an Adventure Dive toward the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. This means that divers can work toward their Advanced Open Water Diver certification while gaining knowledge and experience in boat diving.

Diving from a boat is an exciting way to explore the underwater world, and the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course is an excellent way for divers to gain the necessary skills and knowledge. Fish 'n Fins, Palau's premier dive shop, offers this course to divers who want to expand their diving skills and gain confidence when diving from a boat. With the right equipment and knowledge, divers can enjoy boat diving adventures in different parts of the world and explore some of the best dive sites accessible only by boat.