Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)

Overview

  • Icon Pre Requisites
    Pre-requisites:

    RAID Open Water 20 certification or equivalent from another recognized dive agency

    Minimum 15 years old

    Medically fit

  • Icon Number Of Dives
    Number of Dives:

    2 open water dives

  • Icon Maximum Depth
    Maximum Depth

    According to student’s highest certification level

  • Icon Price
    Price

    20,000THB

  • Icon Includes
    Includes

    Rental of DPV equipment during the 2 dives

Dive RAID DPV Course: Flying underwater

Glide effortlessly through the water and discover more of the ocean with the Dive RAID Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Course onboard MV DiveRACE Class X. Also known as an underwater scooter, a DPV allows you to cover greater distances, save energy, and reach dive sites that are usually out of range – all while adding a thrill to your dives.

Whether you’re exploring the Similan Islands, Hin Daeng, or the coral-rich reefs of Thailand’s Andaman Sea, this specialty course will take your diving adventures to the next level.

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Course Overview

The Dive RAID DPV Specialty Course is perfect for divers who want to explore further without increasing air consumption. By learning to use a Diver Propulsion Vehicle, you’ll be able to navigate longer dive routes, handle currents more easily, and spend more time enjoying the underwater scenery rather than swimming to get there.

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What You’ll Learn

DPV Basics and Equipment Handling

  • Types of DPVs and their features
  • Pre-dive checks, maintenance, and battery management
  • Environmental awareness when using a DPV

Dive Planning and Navigation

  • Managing battery life and dive profiles
  • Communication and buddy procedures while using a DPV

Control and Safety Skills

  • Maintaining neutral buoyancy and speed control
  • Avoiding reef and marine life damage
  • Emergency procedures, including handling a malfunction or towing a buddy
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Why Take the Dive RAID DPV Course with DiveRACE?

  • Experienced RAID Instructors: Our instructors have extensive DPV diving experience in Thailand’s most iconic dive locations.
  • World-Class Dive Sites: Train at the Similan Islands and other top Andaman Sea dive destinations during your liveaboard trip.
  • Maximize Your Diving: Go further, see more, and conserve your energy while experiencing the thrill of underwater travel.

Your Underwater Adventure Awaits

The Dive RAID Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course is your ticket to exploring more of the ocean in less time. From vast coral gardens to dramatic underwater landscapes, a DPV adds excitement, range, and efficiency to your dives.

Book your DPV course today with DiveRACE and discover the underwater world like never before.

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