Drysuit Specialty Course

Take the plunge into cold water with Olivia’s Reef

The PADI Drysuit Specialty course – Gain confidence in cold water, learn how to use a drysuit specifically designed for the cold water environments of Vancouver and British Columbia. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world.

Drysuit Specialty Course. Learn to use a drysuit for cold water scuba diving. Signup for Scuba lessons with Olivia's Reef.

Who should take a Drysuit Specialty course?

If you want to dive in British Columbia we recommend taking your drysuit course. This course will allow you to dive here in BC all year round! You’re going to be much warmer and stay dry allowing you to extend your dive times. So whether you are an avid warm water diver looking to take the plunge into cooler waters, want to increase your technical knowledge or stay warm for longer dives, the drysuit specialty is a great fit for you!

Drysuit Specialty Course online E-learning screen. Signup for Scuba lessons with Olivia's Reef.

Your Learning Journey

1. Knowledge Development

  • Independent study using the PADI E-learning or User Manual.
  • Learn the basic principles of drysuit diving.
  • Attend a classroom session to review your knowledge and ask any questions.

2. Confined Water Dive

  • Learn and practice essential drysuit scuba diving skills.
  • 1 confined water pool sessions.
  • Get comfortable with your equipment and build up your confidence and skills.

3. Open Ocean Dives

  • 2 Ocean dives with guided by your instructor at Whytecliff Park.
  • Demonstrate your learned skills in an open ocean environment.
  • Explore the local waters!

Whats Included with Your Drysuit Course:

  • PADI Drysuit Diver E-learning or Manual.
  • 2 hours of classroom instruction and learning.
  • 1 hour of Confined Water training in local pool.
  • 2 Open water ocean dives at Whytecliff Park.
  • ALL RENTAL EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED – This includes BCD, regulators, fins, hood, boots, gloves, tanks, weights and drysuit.
  • PADI Drysuit Diver Certification Card & Fees.

Learning Options

Private Drysuit Course- $595

Learn at your own pace! Increased schedule Flexibility with pool sessions and ocean days.

Get the most our of your course, receive one on one instruction with one of our PADI certified professionals. You’ll have the full attention of your instructor!

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Semi-private Drysuit Course – $475

Have a buddy you would like to learn with? Bring a friend! This option is designed for two people.

Learn with someone you’ll dive with! This is a great option for friends, family or anyone else you’d like to learn with. Get more time with your instructor.

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Group Drysuit Course – $395

This is the most budget friendly option. Join other divers in one of our group courses. This course has set dates.

Up-coming Drysuit Specialty Courses

Enrollment Requirements:

  • Padi Open Water Certification (or equivalent)
  • You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.

Meet your instructor:

Olivia has a passion for the ocean, wildlife and its protection. She has been diving since 2022 and logged over 600 dives in British Columbia’s waters. As an avid technical sidemount diver, she brings a healthy pool of knowledge to every course she teaches.

She is an enthusiastic underwater videographer and loves sharing all the amazing wildlife in our waters. Her underwater photography can be found on Instagram @olivias_reef