Some dive sites can be more difficult and have strong currents, we teach you how to manage these currents, enjoy and stay calm and experiance the thrill
of Drift Diving.
The techniques
of drift diving may seem intimidating to those who have never tried it, but in fact, nothing could be easier.
Not exact matches
So, whether you're a beginner or an expert, enjoy shallow reef
diving to deep
drift dives and enjoy a plenitude
of underwater life!
Drift diving is available off the MesoAmericana reef — the beginning
of the second largest barrier reef in the world after the Great barrier reef.
Gannon and Tom (a PADI Divemaster currently
diving with us) enjoyed the nice
drifts along the beautiful reefs
of Nusa Penida.
St. Lucia offers a wide variety
of diving experiences that could count towards advanced and specialty certifications, including
drift, wreck, shore, night and deep profiles.
Drift along in the ocean currents across stunning coral gardens, cruise alongside white tip reef sharks, through huge shoals
of colourful fish and even experience an adrenaline fuelled night dive surrounded by heaps
of nurse sharks —
diving in the Maldives is amazing!
Belize is a
diving mecca, as it offers a variety
of dive sites including wall dives, reef dives, cave dives,
drift dives, and coral - garden
diving, to name a few.
Not surprisingly, given the name, there is a good chance
of you seeing plenty
of sharks here in what is normally a still or gentle
drift from your
diving boat.
The sprawling reefs
of Bida Nai,
drift dives along Piley Wall and wreck dives at the King Cruiser are just some
of the
diving highlights you will experience during your Dive experience here?
Both
of these mid-ocean atoll formations feature nearly endless opportunities for world - class wall,
drift, and coral - garden
diving!
The northern sites typically include a fair amount
of current, allowing divers to gain experience in
drift diving.
There are some imposing walls that offer some great
drift diving with a lot
of reef life like black tip sharks, rays and a large variety
of reef fish.
The
diving around Bali is incredibly diverse: beautiful coral and walls in Menjangan Marine Park in the North; fascinating muck dive and reefs in Amed; challenging dives in Padang Bai and Candidasa; exhilarating
drifts and big fish encounters in Nusa Pendia & Nusa Lembongan; fantastic muck
diving in the North and East
of Bali; and the famous USS Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben which is not to be missed by anyone visiting Bali!
Overall Amed offers great variety — we have some great reefs and
drifts with a chance to see sharks and other big stuff, muck dives for critter hunting, multiple shipwrecks including the Liberty covered in corals and fish — whatever sort
of diving you like we can offer you here (well, except ice
diving!).
From encounters with big pelagics around the cool waters
of Komodo,
drifting over pristine fields
of coral in Raja Ampat, marvelling at the enormous volumes
of fish in the Banda Islands, to photographing the outrageous critters
of Sulawesi, Indonesia
diving cruises are unsurpassable.
Your
diving holiday can include shallow patch reefs,
drift dives and walls, or a collection
of some
of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere.
As you step beyond the PADI Open Water Diver level, you make five dives and have the opportunity to try some
of diving's most rewarding and useful specialty activities, such as deep
diving,
drift diving, wreck
diving and much more.
New divers can gain experience with the individual attention they may require and experienced divers can enjoy the freedom
of spectacular wall
diving,
drift diving and underwater photography opportunities.
Deep walls,
drift dives through deep water channels, coral reefs, volcanic muck
diving, a world famous wreck, offshore islands, mola mola and mantas, superb island scenery and affordable prices; no wonder Bali remains a popular dive destination
of choice for many.
Most
of the dives in Nusa Penida and Lembongan are
drift dives due to mild to strong currents and most
of the dive sites are only 5 to 20m away from our dive centers, making it perfect for a great daily
diving trip to Nusa Penida.
The majority
of diving at Nusa Penida is
drift diving and, as the currents are not always predictable, you need to listen to your guide's briefing and to follow him / her underwater.
The majority
of diving at Nusa Penida is
drift -
diving and the currents are not always predictable.
Most
diving in Cozumel is
drift diving, where you are dropped off by the boat at the beginning
of the dive, carried along the reef by the current, then picked up at the end
of your dive by the boat.
The awesome Bali
diving destination
of Nusa Penida offers you exciting
drift dives and outstanding marine life encounters with over 20 established sites around the island.
In the north west
of Bali, Menjangan Island has spectacular wall
diving whilst whilst the offshore islands
of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida boasts
drift diving and is best known for Manta rays (April — May) and Mola - Molas (the weird but wonderful Oceanic sunfish in August — November).
Diving experiences in the South Pacific rank among the finest on the planet — from the Technicolor tropical fish and
drift dives
of Tahiti and the vibrant soft coral gardens
of Fiji to the incredible undersea environment
of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
You'll hone your skills by completing five adventure dives that introduce you to underwater navigation, deeper water
diving (typically anywhere from 18 to 30 meters) and a sampler
of three more Adventure Dives
of your choice (you can try your hand at digital underwater photography, wreck
diving and
drift diving, underwater videography, peak performance buoyancy and many, many more).
After the second night we found ourselves in the northern straits
of Komodo National Park,
drift diving at the superb sites
of Tatawa and Batu Bolong.
Among the best experiences you can have whilst scuba
diving in Raja Ampat are encounters with indigenous wobbegongs, the incredible topside beauty
of Waigeo, the mushroom islands and lagoons
of Misool, and the sheer joy
of simply
drifting over some
of the most pristine and colourful coral scenes on Earth.
We offer the Caribbean's largest variety
of diving including shark dives, walls, high - speed
drift dives including the Washing Machine, night dives, blue holes and the beautiful coral reefs
of the Exumas Land & Sea Park.
The area between the islands
of Laut and Daret is very popular for
diving, although the currents can be quite extreme making most sites
drift dives.
Expansive shallow reef
diving, wall
diving,
drift diving, wreck
diving and even cave
diving are just some
of the opportunities available to both novices and the more experienced.
Types
of Advanced Dives completed during this scuba
diving course could include: Night, Wreck, Search and Recovery, Navigation,
Drift Dives, and Deep Dives
Imagine you were
diving through the swim - throughs
of a Coral Garden in warm clear waters,
drifting along deep walls covered with sponges, fans and macro life, surrounded by colorful schools
of fish, turtles, lobsters and crabs... Stop dreaming and join our team at Pro Dive Mexico to make it come true!!!
You may think
drift diving is just a case
of dropping into the water, descending, and flying past the reef with the current, but there's a lot more planning to it than that.
For example,
diving in the North Atlantic may require a different approach than
drift diving in the warm waters
of Indonesia.
They did some
diving in the rock islands that were kind
of drift dives and so every day you had the opportunity to go out and basically find a new dive site and Francis was really into that kind
of thing.
If
diving, typically, there's a little current flowing either north or south and so you can walk to the end
of the Mantaray Island Resort, hop in and
drift directly back to the Mantaray Dive Shop.
However, due to the exposed position
of the Gilis, currents can be quite strong and
drift diving is the norm.
Diving around Sipadan is a combination
of wall and
drift dives.
The waters
of Bali provide outstanding scuba opportunities including thrilling
drift dives, exciting wreck
diving and the possibility
of encounters with fascinating marine life such as sunfish and manta rays.
Gliding with the currents, watching the big pelagic fish move seemingly effortlessly upcurrent, feeling the rush
of flying underwater, is what
drift diving is all about.
Great for: Small animals, walls, underwater photography,
drifts, reef life and health, value - for - money and advanced divers Not so great for: Wrecks and non-
diving activities Depth: 5 - > 40m Visibility: 20 - 35m Currents: Usually gentle but can be strong Surface Conditions: Calm Water Temperature: 27 - 30 °C Experience Level: Beginner - advanced Number
of dive sites: ~ 25 Distance: ~ 18 km north
of Manado Bay (40 mins) Access:
Diving resorts Recommended length
of stay: 7 - 10 days
From Cozumels Caribbean reef
drifts to the big - animal encounters in the Sea
of Cortez and off California Sur Pacific coast, Mexico offers as many variations on
diving as there are types
of salsa.
See for yourself the thrilling combination
of gorgeous reef
diving, high impact walls,
drift dives and
of course, the world famous wrecks.
The region's tourism attractions and experiences are as diverse as the landscape itself and include: river cruises, fishing charters, island day trips, reef trips, liveaboard reef trips, snorkelling, scuba
diving, kayaking, white water rafting,
drift snorkelling, nature parks, animal reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, horse riding, ATVs, cableways, scenic trains, cultural parks, indigenous tours, bush tucker, hot air - ballooning, scenic flights, helicopter charters, glass bottom boats, jet skis, parasailing, sky
diving, bungy jumping, hiking, camping and pretty much anything else you can think
of!
Especially for the enthusiastic diver Joe's Gone
Diving has developed a package of 5 useful and above all fun PADI specialties: nitrox (enriched air), digital underwater photography, drift diving, peak performance buoyancy and the AWARE Shark Specialty or AWARE Fish ID Spec
Diving has developed a package
of 5 useful and above all fun PADI specialties: nitrox (enriched air), digital underwater photography,
drift diving, peak performance buoyancy and the AWARE Shark Specialty or AWARE Fish ID Spec
diving, peak performance buoyancy and the AWARE Shark Specialty or AWARE Fish ID Specialty.