Course overview

The PADI Adaptive Support Diver course trains certified divers and dive buddies to support divers with physical or mental challenges, opening south-ari-atoll's gentle reefs to everyone. It is a thoughtful specialty that fits the atoll's calm, accessible house-reef diving.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • PADI Adaptive Support Diver knowledge development
  • Confined-water support technique practice
  • Two open-water dives applying adaptive techniques
  • Buddy-team and communication workshops
  • PADI Adaptive Support Diver specialty certification
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The PADI Adaptive Support Diver pathway

PADI Adaptive Support Diver is a recreational specialty, with a separate pro-level Adaptive Techniques course. It uses PADI materials, supports Project AWARE inclusion goals, and issues a PADI card.

Where you'll dive in South Ari Atoll

South Ari's sheltered house reefs at 5-18m, with warm water and easy entries, make a good setting for practising supported diving. The gentle conditions and plentiful reef life create an inclusive environment for divers of differing abilities.

Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Malé (MLE) · 3-4 hours from India.

Where to stay

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