If scuba diving is like taking a scenic stroll around a park, a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) is like exploring a neighborhood on an (electric) bicycle. 

DPVs, also called underwater scooters, allow you to see more, conserve air and get from one place to another faster - with a huge smile on your face.

We provide a scooter for you to use as part of the course. Students owning their own DPV are welcome to bring and use it instead. This course is typically taught as a drift dive up and down Rainbow River or (for advanced students) at Buford Sink.

For more details see: https://www.padi.com/courses/self-reliant-diver

Prerequisites: PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water diver (or equivalent certification)

Total time commitment: 1-2 days

Minimum age: 12 years or older

Maximum Course Size: 1-2 Students

Course Cost: $300 USD* - DPV rental is provided, free of charge. Additional complimentary rental gear is available upon request, at no additional cost. Additional fees may be required for air fills, transportation, and dive site entrance cost. Contact us for more information.

*This cost includes PADI eLearning material and instructor fees. If in-person classroom training is preferred in lieu of eLearning additional fees may apply.