Ride the Current: Drift Dive Specialty Course in Roatan

Master control, grace, and confidence in moving water with our Drift Dive Specialty Course. Perfect for divers eager to take their skills to the next level, this course teaches you how to work with ocean currents instead of against them. Whether you’re gliding past reef walls or soaring over sandy channels near Brisas del Mar, you’ll discover how thrilling and rewarding drift diving can be. Roatan’s reliable conditions make it the perfect destination to earn your PADI certification.

Ideal for divers who have completed their Open Water Diver course or are advancing their skills with Advanced Open Water, this specialty builds both technical ability and underwater confidence.

What the Drift Dive Specialty Course Includes

Our Drift Dive Specialty Course provides both theory and in-water training designed around the unique Roatan diving conditions. You’ll learn how to safely and efficiently navigate currents while maximizing enjoyment and energy conservation.

• One classroom or e-learning session covering PADI Drift Diver knowledge
• Two open water dives conducted in live drift conditions
• Skill development in buoyancy control, current entry/exit, and underwater navigation
• Use of safety equipment such as SMBs and surface signaling tools
• Boat transportation, tanks, and weights included
• Certification as a PADI Drift Diver upon course completion

Each dive takes place in carefully selected sites known for their gentle but steady currents, giving you an ideal learning environment and unforgettable scenery.

Why Take This Specialty?

Learning to drift dive transforms how you experience the underwater world. Instead of resisting the flow, you’ll learn to ride it, conserving energy and increasing your range. Our Drift Dive Specialty Course helps you adapt to different environments and enhances your confidence across all types of sites.

• Roatan provides ideal real-world drift training conditions
• Increases dive efficiency and reduces fatigue
• Sharpens buddy awareness and group positioning
• Enhances your qualifications alongside the Deep Dive Specialty
• Prepares you for more adventurous and remote dive locations

For a taste of what you’ll experience, check out how fast the world’s fastest drift dive can be—then picture yourself doing it in the Caribbean.

Book your Drift Dive Specialty Course today and learn to let the ocean carry you where the adventure lives.