Rescue Diver (PADI)
Rescue Diver is where PADI training shifts from your own skills to looking out for others. Through scenario-based training, you'll practice recognizing and managing problems like a tired or stressed diver, searching for a missing buddy, and handling emergencies calmly. It requires a current EFR certification and is considered one of the most valuable courses for building real confidence underwater.
Quick Details
- Min age: 12+ (Junior) / 15+
- Duration: 2-3 days
Prerequisites
You'll need: Advanced + current EFR.
Medical clearance required for certain health conditions. View PADI's medical form.
We'll pick you up and head to the day's site, usually a calmer spot where we can safely stage tired-diver tows, missing-buddy searches, and other emergency scenarios. Which scenarios run on a given day depends on conditions and how you're progressing, so it can shift day to day. We'll drop you where we picked you up once the day's scenarios are done.
- PADI instructor and course materials
- Dive gear for scenario-based training
- Realistic rescue and emergency scenarios
- PADI Rescue Diver certification
- Small water bottle
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Water bottle
- A valid photo ID
Includes PADI eLearning theory. Already completed it, or would rather buy it yourself? Buy it directly from PADI and take $150.40 off at booking — you'll just need to show proof it's finished before your first day.