Diver Propulsion Vehicle
About the Course
A Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) —
also called an underwater scooter or sea scooter —
is a motorized device that pulls a diver through the water
to increase range, reduce effort, and conserve breathing gas.
What It’s Used For
DPVs are popular in:
- Recreational scuba diving
- Cave and wreck diving
- Technical diving
- Search & rescue operations
- Military swimmer delivery systems
Main Benefits
- Cover much larger underwater distances
- Reduce fatigue and air consumption
- Reach sites that would be difficult by swimming alone
- Make long dives more efficient and fun
Common Types
Recreational Scooters
Small handheld units for reef and casual dives.
Technical DPVs
High-power scooters for cave, wreck, and decompression dives.
Details
Price:
€350 (Including Materials and Certification)
Duration:
1 Day
Requirements:
Minimum age 15 years old.
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver.
