Dry Suit Diver

Duration

1 Day

Max Depth

Depends on your certification level

Min Age

12 Years old

Dives

2 Dives

Pool Sessions

1 Confined Open Water session

Price

R7,800

Course Overview

Expand Your Lifetime Diving Journey

Are you one of those people who get cold very easily? Is it the cold that often prevents you from making repetitive dives and missing out on the fun? Or do you just want to make your diving experience to be more comfortable and extend your scuba dive times? Then the PADI Dry Suit Speciality is definitely for you!

Being able to scuba dive in a Dry Suit expands your horizons immensely. Your list of travel destinations broaden and it adds to the comfort that you feel on a dive enabling you to scuba dive for longer in colder water and enjoy it!

This speciality allows you to experience take the chill out of diving in cold water, and to put the fun back into it.

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Why Choose Us
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Free pick-up from hotel (central city area)
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Best dive instructors & dive masters
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Good quality well maintained scuba equipment
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Strong emphasis on safety & quality
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Pricing

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: Don’t train until you get it right, train until you can’t get it wrong.

With 1 confined session and 2 Open Water dives, learn to effectively and safely use a Drysuit. Have fun playing with buoyancy of you suit and learning emergency techniques.
R7,800

Possible Upgrades

Peak Performance Buoyancy Sign up for this specialty to perfect your Buoyancy skills! You will need them more than ever if you are diving with a dry suit. Master Scuba Diver Do 5 specialties and gain the highest non-professional diver rating – the rating of Master Scuba Diver!

Prerequisites

Open Water Diver Certification. Minimum age: 12 years old.
Cirriculum

What You'll Learn

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PADI DRYSUIT DIVER THEORY & KNOWLEDGE
Learn how to safely dive in a drysuit, including buoyancy control, equipment configuration, thermal protection, and essential drysuit diving techniques through PADI eLearning, quizzes, and knowledge development.
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DRYSUIT EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
Build confidence using a drysuit and associated equipment. Learn how to correctly don, remove, maintain, and configure your drysuit for safe and comfortable diving in colder water.
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BUOYANCY & TRIM CONTROL
Develop effective buoyancy control and underwater trim while diving in a drysuit. Learn how to manage the air in your suit and maintain stable positioning throughout your dive.
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DRYSUIT DIVING SKILLS
Practice essential drysuit diving techniques, including inflation and deflation, managing air movement within the suit, and responding to common drysuit related situations underwater.
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EMERGENCY & PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
Learn how to recognise and manage common drysuit diving problems, including uncontrolled ascents, air migration, and other situations that can affect buoyancy and stability.
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COLD-WATER DIVING CONFIDENCE
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to enjoy longer, more comfortable dives in cold water environments while making the most of the thermal protection and versatility of a drysuit.
2-Day Program

The Course Structure

Day 1
Theory
Knowledge development this takes roughly 2 -4 hours online to ensure you have the knowledge of diving before coming for your practical application.
Day 2
Confined Water
Put your drysuit knowledge into practice in a controlled confined water environment. Learn and practise essential drysuit diving skills, including suit inflation and deflation, buoyancy control, trim, weighting, and managing common drysuit situations under the guidance of a PADI Instructor
Day 2
Open Water Dives 1 + 2
Take your drysuit skills into the open water and gain real world experience in a controlled environment. During two guided dives, practise buoyancy and trim, suit inflation and deflation, equipment management, and essential drysuit diving techniques while building confidence and comfort underwater. We practice all the skills from the confined water training in the Ocean Dives too!
Why Choose CT Dive School

Unmatched Quality & Safety

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PADI 5-STAR IDC CENTRE
Top tier certification standard recognizing highest standards of diver training, safety and customer service.
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MAX 4 STUDENTS
We guarantee small groups per instructor to ensure close personal attention, optimal safety, and customized training.
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DIVERSE MARINE LIFE
Cape Town's unique temperate reefs feature ancient kelp forests, historic wrecks, playful seals and spectacular biodiversity.
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ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
No hidden costs. Premium wetsuits, regulators, masks, fins, and cylinders are fully included in the price.
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EXPERT INSTRUCTORS
Learn from highly experienced, certified ocean professionals who live and breathe Cape Town diving.
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Key Highlights

Minimum duration 1 day
Preparing for the course via e-learning homework
Course can be constructed around your schedule
Minimum age: PADI Open Water 12 years old
Understand how to prepare, wash and clean your Drysuit
Dive all around the world in Cold Water but now stay nice and Warm!
Feel confident and comfortable in a Drysuit
Requirements

Course Prerequisites

Before diving, ensure you meet PADI’s basic health and swimming requirements. Be a PADI Open Water diver or equivalent!

Open Water Diver Certification
12 Years Old
Be Reasonably healthy
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide a dry suit or must we have our own?

We have a limited number of dry suits, so if we have your size you can rent one, however if we don’t have your size you will need to acquire your own.

How deep do we scuba?

For this diving speciality course you won’t scuba dive deeper than 18m.

Does it keep you completely dry?

No it doesn’t keep you completely dry, your face and hands are not covered by your dry suit so they will get wet otherwise the rest of you should stay dry.

Is it comfortable?

Yes! It is very comfortable! You shouldn’t be cold at all..

Why would I want to do the dry suit course?

If you get cold easily and you want to make your diving experience more comfortable and enjoyable, then this is for you. In fact, you may never go back to a normal wet suit!

Are Dry suits expensive?

Dry suits are expensive, but the benefit is that a dry suit that is well looked after should last a very long time, so the benefits far outweigh the cost.

Is it difficult?

With the proper training that you get from this course it is not difficult. Our Instructors are extremely well trained and very experienced in Drysuit teaching.

How does a Drysuit work ?

A drysuit creates a waterproof barrier between you and the surrounding water, while an insulating undergarment system helps keep you warm. Air can be added to the suit to manage compression and maintain comfort and buoyancy as you change depth.

Can I use a Drysuit in warm water too?

Yes, drysuits can be used in different water temperatures, although the type of suit and undergarment system should be appropriate for the conditions. Drysuits are particularly useful when thermal protection is important or when diving in colder water.

What happens if I get water in my suit?

The course covers appropriate procedures for dealing with common drysuit related problems, including managing situations where water enters the suit. You will learn how to respond calmly and apply appropriate diving techniques.

Can I dive deeper after doing my Drysuit Course?

The Drysuit Diver Specialty focuses on safe and confident drysuit use rather than increasing your maximum depth. You should always dive within the limits of your existing certification, training, experience, equipment, and conditions.

All-inclusive training

What's Included in the fee

PADI Digital Learning Materials
1 confined Session
PADI Certification Processing & Card
Premium Scuba Gear Rental
Safety Gear and Diver's Insurance
2 Ocean Dives in Cape Town
Photo Gallery

Underwater Scenes & Diving Moments

Testimonials

What our divers say

My wife and I had a really great time diving with Into the Blue Cape Town in May. The gear you get is very good, including Scubapro Seawing Nova fins, 7mm wetsuits, gloves, boots, and even an extra vest to wear under the wetsuit. The water was quite cold at around 14°C, and since I normally only dive in tropical waters, I was a bit unsure at first. But with the gear provided, I was absolutely fine for the whole dive. My wife did shiver at the end of dives though. You could stop the dives at any time and one of the dive master would get you to the boat. We had an amazing time in the kelp forest and even saw a pyjama shark. On our first dive at North Paw, we were also lucky enough to see a seal right at the end of the dive, which was a really nice surprise. The whole day was very well organized and the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable. Unfortunately, we had to leave for the Garden Route the next day, otherwise we would definitely have booked another dive with them. Overall, it was a really great experience, and next time I am in Cape Town, I will for sure dive with Into the Blue again. Highly recommended.
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MK
Into the Blue took our family group of 10 out snorkelling and scuba diving. They were great in accommodating both the snorkellers and divers needs at the same time and keeping everyone happy. They went out of there way to make it such a special day, taking us to different sites and providing snacks and hot drinks after the dive /snorkel. Thank you so much ‘Into the Blue’! What a fantastic day!
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Thurl Abrahams
Great experience diving today - double tank dives in the kelp was an incredible experience...especially with the seals! It was cold...so be prepared! But the kit was great quality, the safety briefings were perfect and the diving with James as our dive guide was brilliant. Thank you to the full team...if you are in Cape Town...dive it!
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Alex James

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