Drift Diver

Master the art of effortless underwater exploration with the PADI Drift Diver specialty course offered by Excel Scuba Tenerife. This course focuses on the techniques required to safely and effectively enjoy drift diving, a dynamic way to cover more ground with less effort by utilizing ocean currents. You will learn how to enter and exit the water safely, maintain group cohesion while drifting, and understand current patterns. The curriculum also covers the use of signaling devices and dive floats for easy retrieval, ensuring a secure and exhilarating experience.

Tenerife's waters offer excellent conditions for drift diving, with currents that can enhance your exploration of reefs and walls. The PADI Drift Diver course at Excel Scuba Tenerife typically involves three dives, providing practical application of learned skills under the direct supervision of a PADI instructor. Participants will gain confidence in anticipating and working with the natural flow of the ocean, allowing for a more immersive encounter with marine life that congregates along these current-swept routes. The sea temperature in Tenerife averages around 21°C, making for comfortable diving conditions throughout much of the year.

This specialty is a valuable addition for any diver looking to expand their capabilities and explore more diverse dive sites. By mastering drift diving, you can significantly increase the area you cover on each dive, observing a greater variety of underwater topography and marine species. It transforms a standard dive into a fluid, almost effortless journey, allowing you to focus more on the underwater world and less on propulsion. The course is designed to build upon your existing diving knowledge and skills, making you a more versatile and capable diver.

To enroll in the PADI Drift Diver specialty, you must be at least 12 years old and hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent rating from another agency. The course is structured to be completed efficiently, making it an ideal specialty to add to your diving holiday in Tenerife. Excel Scuba Tenerife provides all necessary instruction and guidance to ensure you become a proficient drift diver. The price for this specialty course is 189 EUR, offering significant value for the advanced skills you will acquire.