The PADI Boat Diver Specialty Instructor course is designed for scuba instructors who want to teach divers how to dive safely and efficiently from a variety of boats. Boat diving introduces unique procedures and considerations, and this specialty focuses on preparing instructors to teach those skills clearly and confidently.

As a Boat Diver Specialty Instructor, you’ll learn how to present boat diving concepts such as entries and exits, surface procedures, diver etiquette, and emergency considerations. The emphasis is on practical instruction, situational awareness, and safe supervision in boat-based diving environments.

At Space City Dive Center, Boat Instructor training focuses on real-world application and professional judgment. You’ll refine how you brief dives, manage students on and around boats, and adapt instruction to different vessel types and diving conditions while maintaining training standards.

This specialty is ideal for instructors who teach coastal diving, lead dive travel, work with charter operations, or want to expand their instructional portfolio with a highly relevant and widely applicable specialty.

What You’ll Learn

• Boat diving procedures and safety considerations
• Entries and exits from different types of boats
• Diver management and surface coordination
• Emergency awareness and problem prevention
• Teaching and supervising boat dives effectively

Who This Course Is For

Boat Diver Specialty Instructor is designed for certified scuba instructors who want to expand their teaching capabilities into boat diving environments. It’s a valuable addition for instructors building experience toward Master Scuba Diver Trainer or increasing professional versatility.

Prerequisites

• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) or higher professional rating
• Active Teaching status required
• Boat diving experience as required by PADI standards
• Completion of required medical documentation

What’s Included

• Course Director-led Boat Diver Specialty Instructor training
• Teaching guidance and standards review
• Boat Diver Specialty Instructor certification upon successful completion

PADI Specialty Instructor application fee is not included.