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Ice Diver

Looking for extreme diving? You've found it. The PADI Ice Diver Specialty certification allows you to test the limits of fun.

What do I need to start?

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 18 years old

What will I do?

You'll learn ice diving planning, organization, techniques and potential problems as well as site selection, preparation, special equipment and safety diver procedures. You'll then put this all into practice when you ice dive within the light zone (within 40 meters/130 feet total distance from the surface, including vertical and horizontal).

How long will it take?

• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over two days

Where can I go from here?

Your Specialty course may count as one of five Specialtycertifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Join the thrill seekers who find their adventure of a lifetime under the ice. Stop by your local PADI Dive Center or Resort for the details.

Become a Master Scuba Diver?

Show off your training and knowledge by receiving the Master Scuba Diver certification. This is the highest recreational diver level in the PADI system of diver education. It indicates you have received a significant amount of training and experience in a variety of dive environments. Completing this specialty brings you one step closer to achieving this sought after certification.

Our Philosophy

At Bubbles Below we are committed to encouraging the growth of not only divers but local opportunities for the advancement of the sport of SCUBA diving in the greater Northwest.

Everyone who is involved with our dive center is committed to not only a buddy system but that your buddy or student is always first. We know that:

• Nothing in the water is as important as my buddy.
• Keeping myself and my buddy safe means there is always another day to dive.
• Fun and safe diving are the only way to dive.