Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)
All-Inclusive option available: $585.00
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Fly Underwater – SSI Scooter/DPV Diving
Cover more reef, use less air. Ever wanted to feel like a fighter pilot underwater? The SSI Scooter/DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) specialty adds a thrilling new dimension to your diving. By letting a scooter do the work, you can glide effortlessly over large reefs, circumnavigate massive shipwrecks, and cruise through currents that would otherwise be exhausting.
This course teaches you the skills to handle these powerful machines safely, ensuring you look like a pro while zipping through the water. It is the ultimate mix of adrenaline and relaxation.
Why Take a Scooter/DPV Course?
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See More: Cover 3x the distance of a normal dive. Perfect for large dive sites or spread-out reef structures.
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Conserve Air: Since you aren't kicking, your exertion level drops, often significantly extending your bottom time.
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Beat the Current: effortlessly glide against currents that would be difficult or impossible to swim against.
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Pure Fun: Let’s be honest—zooming underwater is simply one of the most fun experiences you can have in scuba gear.
What You Will Learn
Riding a scooter is easy; riding it safely requires training.
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Handling & Maneuvering: How to steer, change depth, and maintain buddy contact without colliding or separating.
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Ascent & Descent Procedures: Managing your buoyancy while the scooter is pulling you (avoiding rapid ascents).
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Entanglement Avoidance: How to keep the prop clear of kelp, fishing line, and your own gear.
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Emergency Procedures: What to do if the scooter fails, floods, or simply runs out of battery mid-dive.
Course Pricing & What's Included
Choose the course option that works best for you. Our All-Inclusive price combines the course, rental equipment, tanks, and required specialty equipment into one convenient package.
Base Course
The Base Course Price includes:
- SSI eLearning and required course materials
- Professional instructor instruction and training
- Required dive site entry fees
All-Inclusive Course
Includes everything in the Base Course, plus:
- BCD rental
- Regulator with gauges rental
- Dive computer rental
- Wetsuit rental
- Cylinders/tanks required to complete the course
- DPV/scooter required for training
- SMB and spool
- Compass
Required Scooter & DPV Equipment
Required specialty equipment includes:
- DPV (rented or owned)
- SMB and spool
- Compass
Students may provide their own equipment or use rental equipment where applicable.
Equipment Options
Our published All-Inclusive Course Price is based on a standard mid-range equipment package for required student equipment.
Students may choose lower-priced or higher-priced equipment when permitted for the course.
- Choosing lower-priced equipment may decrease your final course cost.
- Choosing higher-priced equipment may increase your final course cost.
- Your final customer price will reflect the equipment selections actually made.
The required equipment category is determined by the course, but the specific brand, model, and price may vary based on the student's selection.
VA Students
VA students and non-VA students are charged the same published course prices. Space Coast Dive does not create a separate VA price, VA discount, VA surcharge, or VA-only equipment package.
The published All-Inclusive Course Price represents our standard course package and is available at the same price to all students.
VA payment or reimbursement is determined under the applicable VA education benefit rules and the student's individual eligibility.
Space Coast Dive does not guarantee that optional equipment upgrades or additional costs above the standard package will be reimbursed by the VA. Students using VA education benefits should confirm with their VA education benefits representative or applicable certifying official how their individual benefit applies to the approved course and its eligible charges.
Expand Your Range
Ready for the fast lane? Scooter diving is not just for recreation; it is a critical tool for technical divers exploring deep caves and wrecks. Earning your SSI Scooter/DPV certification is the first step toward advanced DPV diving in the technical range.