PADI DRIFT Diver SPECIALTY Course
in Komodo

🌊 Glide Through the Currents with the PADI Drift Diver Course

The PADI Drift Diver Specialty is the perfect course for divers looking to experience the thrill of flying underwater. Learn how to navigate, stay streamlined, and dive safely in moving water — an essential skill when exploring Komodo’s world-renowned currents.

With our experienced instructors and access to the best drift dive sites in Komodo, this specialty gives you the tools and confidence to enjoy effortless dives and make the most of strong currents.

📘 What You Will Learn

• Drift diving techniques and safety procedures
• Use of float lines, reels, and surface marker buoys (DSMBs)
• How to maintain buoyancy and position in strong currents
• Entry and exit strategies from boats in flowing water
• Communication and coordination with your buddy in current
• Environmental awareness and how currents affect the reef

📋 Course Format

This course includes:

• Knowledge Development: Independent reading and instructor review sessions to prepare for your dives.
• 2 Open Water Drift Dives: Practice all techniques directly at Komodo’s current-rich sites with a max ratio of 4:1 per instructor.

You'll gain the experience and confidence to dive in currents anywhere in the world!

✅ Prerequisites

• Certified PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Minimum age: 12 years
• Recent dive experience (Scuba Review recommended if no dives in the last 12 months)
• Medically fit to dive