Wreck Diver Specialty
Whether purpose-sunk as an artificial reef for scuba divers, or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past.
Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life.
Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed.
The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.
If you’re at least 15 years old and have earned a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher, you can enroll in the Wreck Diver Specialty course.
What will you learn?
There are many different types of wrecks, some of which are protected by laws that guard their historical and cultural significance. Your training starts by reviewing guidelines for researching and respecting wrecks. During four dives you’ll learn:
- Safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks.
- Surveying and mapping a wreck.
- Using penetration lines and reels to guide exploration.
- Techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants.
The price for this specialty
€ 235.00 per person
The price of this course does not include the price of the Elearning theory
Book this Specialty Course online with us, using PayPal, with a €90 deposit today
On booking this course with €90 you will have purchased your Elearning access code. We can now send you your unique code to access the online theory part of the course.
Digital Underwater Photographer Diver Specialty
Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and with so many underwater cameras to choose from, it has become easier and more fun than ever to capture images of your underwater scuba adventures.
The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated dSLR like the pros.
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Digital Underwater Photographer course.
Because underwater photography is also popular with snorkelers, there is an option for avid snorkelers and skin divers to complete the course.
What will you learn?
Through hands-on training during two scuba dives and guidance from your PADI Professional, you’ll discover:
- How to choose the right underwater camera system for you.
- The PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method for getting great shots quickly.
- Principles for good composition of underwater images.
- Practical techniques to take great photos with your digital camera.
The price for this specialty
€ 190.00 per person
The price of this course does not include the price of the Elearning theory
Book this Specialty Course online with us, using PayPal, with a €90 deposit today
On booking this course with €90 you will have purchased your Elearning access code. We can now send you your unique code to access the online theory part of the course.
Night Diver Specialty
The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring.
Although you’ve been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light.
The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, sign up for the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher, who are at least 12 years old, can enroll in the Night Diver specialty course.
What will you learn?
Scuba diving at night teaches you to focus on what you can see in your light’s beam, on controlling your buoyancy by feel, on staying with your buddy and on paying attention to details you may overlook during the day.
During three night dives, you’ll practice:
- Light handling and communication techniques.
- Entering, exiting and navigating in the dark.
- Identifying how plants and animals differ or change behavior at night.
The price for this specialty
€ 235.00 per person
The price of this course does not include the price of the Elearning theory
Book this Specialty Course online with us, using PayPal, with a €90 deposit today
On booking this course with €90 you will have purchased your Elearning access code. We can now send you your unique code to access the online theory part of the course.
Search & Recovery Diver Specialty
It happens: People accidentally drop things from docks, off boats or even while scuba diving.
If you’ve ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it, then the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you.
There are effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success. And there are good and better methods to bring up small, large or just awkward items.
Search and recovery can be challenging, but a whole lot of fun.
PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old can enroll in the Search and Recover Diver course. PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers with a PADI Underwater Navigator certification also qualify.
What will you learn?
Gathering information and resources, then carefully planning a search are the first important steps you learn.
During four scuba dives you’ll practice:
- Swimming search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.
- Locating large and small objects using various search patterns.
- Using a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.
- Planning a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.
The price for this specialty
€ 235.00 per person
The price of this course does not include the price of the Elearning theory
Book this Specialty Course online with us, using PayPal, with a €90 deposit today
On booking this course with €90 you will have purchased your Elearning access code. We can now send you your unique code to access the online theory part of the course.
Dry Suit Diver Specialty
Want to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry.
A dry suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water.
There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas, conditions are even better in colder months.
Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often.
If you’re at least 10 years old and certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher, you can enroll in the Dry Suit Diver course.
What will you learn?
The first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives, in addition to a confined water dive, you’ll practice:
- Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.
- Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.
- Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit.
The price for this specialty with which your own suit is required
€ 205.00 per person
The price of this course does not include the price of the Elearning theory
Book this Specialty Course online with us, using PayPal, with a €90 deposit today
On booking this course with €90 you will have purchased your Elearning access code. We can now send you your unique code to access the online theory part of the course.
Self Reliant Diver Specialty
Although most scuba dives are made with a buddy, an experienced diver may want or need to make dives without a partner.
During the Self-Reliant Diver course, you learn about potential risks of diving alone and the value of equipment redundancy and necessary back-up gear.
During three scuba dives, you develop skills for self-reliance and independence, while becoming a stronger partner in a dive pair or team.
PADI Self-Reliant Diver is designed for experienced divers, as the minimum requirement is an Advanced Open Water certification and 100 logged dives.
The philosophy of this course is twofold.
Divers will learn the skills to dive solo should circumstances warrant it, and/or to sharpen their dive skills to make them a stronger dive buddy.
Experienced divers or dive professionals may face several circumstances where self-reliance is necessary.
Professional as well as amateur underwater photographers or videographers often spend much of their dives alone, following behind other divers and wildlife to shoot images.
They cannot always rely on other divers in the group to help in case of an emergency; they may not even have an officially designated buddy. If you’re not a professional, you may still prefer to dive alone occasionally. Or, you may have been paired with a buddy you don’t know.
The course emphasizes self-reliance in both situations with and without a dive buddy. Even if you’re not planning to dive solo, this course will improve your diving skills and make you more self-confident in a variety of situations.
PADI Advanced Open Water Divers who have a minimum of 100 logged dives & are 18 years of age or older can enroll in this course.
You must attend academic knowledge development, prior to Open Water Dives, also successfully complete a Water Dive Skill assessment by the Course Instructor, prior to Open Water Dives.
The price for this specialty
€ 270.00 per person
Book this Specialty Course online with us, using PayPal, with a €55 deposit today
This price includes your Fee for Certification to PADI
Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty
Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a great skill to have and means you’re ready to help others should the need arise. Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen, and are prepared to offer aid.
There are no prerequisites, age restrictions or water sessions required for this course – it’s open to everyone. Scuba divers, snorkelers and anyone who is around divers – boat crew, lifeguards, etc. – will benefit from having this training.
What will you learn?
You’ll learn about dive injuries, different types of emergency oxygen equipment and safety considerations when using oxygen. Then you’ll practice:
- Assembling and disassembling emergency oxygen equipment.
- Deploying a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver.
- Using a pocket mask on a nonbreathing diver.
The price for this specialty
€ 155.00 per person
The price of this course does not include the price of the Elearning theory
Book this Specialty Course online with us, using PayPal, with a €90 deposit today
On booking this course with €90 you will have purchased your Elearning access code. We can now send you your unique code to access the online theory part of the course.
Included in the price of these courses are the cost of all rental gear to complete the course, apart from the Dry Suit Specialty, where you will need your own dry suit, travel costs to & from dive sites & pick up from your hotel in the morning, in Qawra, Bugibba, St Pauls Bay, Golden Bay & Mellieha areas.