PADI Search and Recovery Diver

Why PADI Search and Recovery Diver?

Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.

What do I need to start?

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation) OR PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver AND PADI Underwater Navigation certifications (or qualifying certification from another organisation)
Minimum age: 12 years old

You'll learn search and recovery dive planning, organisation, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also cover limited visibility, search patterns and safe object recovery using lift devices.

How long will it take?

Recommended Course Hours: 24 hours
Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days

What will I need?

Search and Recovery-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert

Where can I go from here?

Your Adventures In Diving Search and Recovery Adventure Dive may count toward this Specialty certification at instructor discretion. This specialty can also be used as one of five Specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification. If you want to learn how to find things underwater, visit Divemaster Scuba.

Looking for something special?

Take a look at our Adventure Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.

To book your PADI Course, call our local telephone booking line:
National Number: 0115 929 0707

We operate across various locations offering flexibility and choice. Click here for our training schedules and course fees. Combination courses, one to one tuition, mid-week and holiday courses are available. Please contact the Dive Centre for further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not convenient, just ask.