PADI Search and Recovery Diver

The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero that finds the missing object.

If you’ve earned the PADI (Jr.) Open Water Diver with Underwater Navigation Certification or higher, and you’re at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Search and Recovery Diver Course

What will you learn?

In the PADI® Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execute mock search operations. During four dives with your instructor, you’ll learn how to:

  • Find things underwater
  • Use a lift bag
  • Plan a search operation

The first dive of the Search and Recovery Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.

Included in the Course

  • 4 Dives (2 boat trips)
  • Classroom Session
  • PADI eLearning
  • Specialty Certification Card

PADI Search and Recovery Diver: $325