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Drift Diver Specialty Course

Experience drift diving in Tayrona while learning safe techniques to glide effortlessly along beautiful reefs with confidence and excellent dive control.

Price range: $ 735.000 through $ 825.000

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Overview

Stop fighting the current and learn how to work with it.

The PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course in Taganga teaches you how to comfortably and safely dive in moving water while improving your positioning, buoyancy, buddy awareness and surface procedures.

You’ll learn how currents influence dive planning, entries, descents, navigation, group positioning and exits.

Once you understand how to work with moving water, drift diving can become one of the most effortless and exciting ways to explore a reef.

Course Itinerary

Duration: 1 day – includes 2 drift training dives.

Knowledge Development

Learn how currents influence dive planning and how to select appropriate procedures and equipment.

Two Drift Training Dives

Practice:

Evaluating currents and dive conditions
Planning a drift dive
Drift entries and descents
Maintaining buddy and group contact
Buoyancy and positioning in moving water
Using current rather than fighting it
Surface signaling procedures
Controlled ascents and exits

Dive sites are selected according to current conditions and training objectives.

Requirements

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent
Minimum age: 10 years
Medically fit for diving

What’s Included

PADI Drift Diver learning materials
2 drift training dives
Required surface signaling equipment
PADI Drift Diver certification
Certified PADI Instructor
Small-group, personalized instruction
Personalized feedback throughout your training
High-quality full scuba equipment throughout the course
Boat transportation
Tayrona National Park diving when open and conditions allow
Drinking water and fresh seasonal fruit

Add-Ons & Extras

Underwater Photographer – 110,000 COP/person: Professional, fully edited high-resolution photos and videos delivered directly via Google Drive. Group discounts available.

Underwater Camera Rental – 65,000 COP/day: Capture your own drift dives. All raw files delivered directly via Google Drive. Suitability depends on current conditions.

Daily Scuba Diving Insurance – 15,000 COP/day: Available if you don’t carry active specialized diving insurance. Coverage is subject to policy terms.

15L / 100 cu ft Large Tank Upgrade – 10,000 COP/tank: Provides additional gas capacity for higher-air-consumption divers. Subject to availability.

Dive & Stay: Combine the course with accommodation at our ocean-themed on-site hostel. Check out our current Dive & Stay packages here.

Flying & Altitude After Diving

After multiple dives, wait at least 18 hours after your final dive before flying or traveling to significant altitude.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Online Deposit: Reserve your course with a deposit and pay the balance at check-in.

PADI eLearning & Digital Materials: Once assigned, PADI material costs are non-refundable.

Standard Cancellations: At least 48 hours’ notice allows a refund of any remaining refundable deposit portion.

Late Cancellations / No-Shows: Cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals preventing participation, no-shows and voluntarily stopping training are non-refundable.

Ocean Lovers Cancellation: Drift training depends on suitable ocean conditions. If conditions aren’t appropriate, we may change the dive site or reschedule. If Ocean Lovers cannot reasonably complete the course, refundable payments will be returned excluding assigned PADI materials.

Health & Fitness to Dive: Contact us immediately if illness prevents you from participating. Last-minute cancellations are normally non-refundable, although we’ll assist with rescheduling whenever possible.

Regular Environmental Park Closures – #RespiraTayrona

During Tayrona’s regular conservation closures, drift training continues at suitable sites around Taganga and outside the official park boundaries whenever conditions allow.

Why Book With Ocean Lovers Taganga?

Train in Real Caribbean Conditions

Drift diving is best learned in real moving water. The coastline around Taganga and Tayrona provides opportunities to experience different conditions under professional supervision.

Small Groups

Maintaining awareness of your buddy, group and instructor is especially important in currents. Small groups make training safer and more personal.

Learn to Read the Ocean

Rather than simply following your instructor, you’ll learn to understand how current affects your dive and how to adapt your positioning and procedures.