Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty (2 Dives)

Why Do the PADI DPV Specialty with Catalina Divers Supply?

See more of Catalina — and have a whole lot of fun doing it!

A Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV), or underwater scooter, lets you cover considerably more underwater territory while reducing the effort of finning. PADI’s DPV training teaches you how to operate and maneuver a scooter, plan DPV dives, manage descents and ascents, maintain buddy contact, and deal with potential problems safely.

With Catalina Divers Supply, Catalina’s kelp forests and varied underwater terrain make a fantastic setting to put those skills into practice.

🚀 Go farther — explore more of the dive site than you could by finning alone.
🌿 Cruise through Catalina’s kelp and experience familiar dive sites in a completely different way.
💨 Reduce effort — let the DPV do the work while you concentrate on buoyancy, navigation and the dive.
🧭 Develop new dive skills — learn DPV handling, turning, positioning and dive planning.
🤿 Become a safer DPV diver — understand equipment considerations and what to do if something doesn’t go according to plan.
⭐ Add another PADI Specialty toward your continuing-education goals.
😃 And most importantly—it’s FUN! PADI describes DPVs as a way to see more, conserve air and travel faster underwater.