DPV / Scooter Diver
Cover more reef in a single dive than you ever thought possible — pilot your own underwater scooter.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Total dives
- 4
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Group size
- Max 3
- Min age
- 12+
- Languages
- English · Arabic · German
Choose your certification agency
All agencies are internationally recognised. The difference is price, learning style, and future pathway.
- Most globally recognised certification
- Gold-standard eLearning platform
- Accepted at every dive operator worldwide
Best if you plan to dive at remote destinations where brand recognition matters.
Book PADI
- Free digital learning materials (no extras)
- Modular & flexible — learn at your pace
- Globally recognised, strong in Europe & Asia
Best if you want identical recognition to PADI but prefer free digital materials.
Book SSIWhat DPV / Scooter Diver actually involves
Two days, four dives, one underwater propulsion vehicle. Learn to pilot a DPV (diver propulsion vehicle / scooter), conserve gas, and explore vast stretches of Hurghada reef that are normally out of reach for finned divers.
Your schedule
- 1 Day 1
Theory + first DPV dives
Theory on DPV operation, safety, and emergency procedures. Two dives building familiarity with the scooter, attaching it to your kit, and managing buoyancy at varying speeds.
- 2 Day 2
Range dives
Two dives covering substantial distance — drift along walls, explore offshore pinnacles, and complete a navigation exercise on a scooter.
What's included (and what isn't)
What's included
- DPV rental for both days
- Full equipment
- 4 boat dives
- Hotel pickup
- Hot lunch and soft drinks on every dive day
- Insurance
- Specialty certification
Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Diving camera rental (€20/day)
What you'll be able to do
- DPV operation and trim
- Battery and runtime management
- Emergency disconnect
- Buoyancy at speed
- Navigation and team formation on DPVs
FAQ
Is this hard to learn?
No — it's mostly fun. The hard part is resisting the urge to go too fast on dive 1.
How fast does a DPV go?
Our recreational scooters cruise around 1.5–2 knots (roughly 3 km/h). Fast enough to cover a whole reef, slow enough to stay in control and watch your buoyancy and buddy.
Do I need my own certification to use a scooter on fun dives?
Yes. Most operators in the Red Sea require the DPV specialty card before renting a scooter for recreational diving. The card is valid for life.
What happens if the battery dies mid-dive?
You disconnect the DPV from your harness and swim back on fins. We teach emergency disconnect and end-of-life battery recognition in the theory session, and we run every dive with reserves that assume a tow home.
What our divers say.
Sound right?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates — no deposit, no commitment.