With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent diving, an experienced diver can responsibly engage in dives without a buddy. Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone, but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you'll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team.

Learning how to compensate for situations you would normally handle with a buddy is the focus of the Self-Reliant Diver course. This includes proper dive planning using air consumption rate calculations, life support system redundancy, and independent management of dive emergencies. These skills are foundational for becoming a better diver, and form a solid foundation for those interested in progressing to technical diving.

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

Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water (AOW) and 100 logged dives + a skills assessment with your instructor before beginning the course

Total time commitment: 2-3 days

Minimum age: 18 years or older

Maximum Course Size: 4 Students

Course Cost: $300 USD* - additional fees may be required for dive gear, 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.