DPV / Scooter Diver
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.
Group size: 2
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Total dives
- 4
- Group size
- 2
Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna and Soma Bay. Pickup and return included.
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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
Additional costs
- Tips (optional)
- Diving camera rental (€20/day)
Min age: 12+
- Open Water Diver
- Comfortable buoyancy control
Your day, made simple
- 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 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.
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