PADI Self-Reliant Diver

Learn to responsibly engage in dives without a buddy to develop self-reliance and independence while diving.

With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent diving, an experience diver can responsibly engage in dives without a buddy. Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone, but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you'll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team.

What the Course Entails

The course includes proper dive planning using air consumption rate calculations, life support system redundancy, and independent management of dive emergencies. You will practice:

  • Performing an air consumption rate swim to gather information for later calculation.

  • Switching to a redundant air supply system during simulated emergency situations.

  • Swimming without a mask.

  • Navigating to various points, including your exit.

  • Using a DSMB.

  • Course Duration: 2 Days

    Course Pre-requisites

    Course Flow

    This course is an introduction to self-reliant diving that helps student divers develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to rely on themselves first, whether or not they are diving with a partner. Understand the need to compensate for situations when diving alone may be applicable, including dive planning, life support system readiness, adaptive training, equipment and responsibility.

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    The ultimate diving adventure! Enjoy the relaxed, laid back atmosphere of Marsa Shagra, a unique location the likes of which you will not find anywhere else in the world.

    • Close to Elphinstone Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Full board basis
    • Ideal for photographers
    • Natural location
    • Ideal for diving families

    Solo Divers

    Marsa Shagra

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    The ultimate diving adventure! Enjoy the relaxed, laid back atmosphere of Marsa Shagra, a unique location the likes of which you will not find anywhere else in the world.

    • Close to Elphinstone Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Full board basis
    • Ideal for photographers
    • Natural location
    • Ideal for diving families

    Solo Divers

    Marsa Shagra

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    The ultimate diving adventure! Enjoy the relaxed, laid back atmosphere of Marsa Shagra, a unique location the likes of which you will not find anywhere else in the world.

    • Close to Elphinstone Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Full board basis
    • Ideal for photographers
    • Natural location
    • Ideal for diving families

    Solo Divers

    Marsa Shagra

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    The ultimate diving adventure! Enjoy the relaxed, laid back atmosphere of Marsa Shagra, a unique location the likes of which you will not find anywhere else in the world.

    • Close to Elphinstone Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Full board basis
    • Ideal for photographers
    • Natural location
    • Ideal for diving families

    Solo Divers

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    Marsa Nakari is a charming village featuring a sheltered bay just 40 km south of Marsa Alam city. A smaller, quieter and more remote alternative to Marsa Shagra but with all the benefits.

    • Close to Dolphin House Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Small & intimate atmosphere
    • Access to reefs by speedboat
    • Singles, couples & families
    • Individual and groups welcome

    Solo Divers

    Marsa Nakari

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    Marsa Nakari is a charming village featuring a sheltered bay just 40 km south of Marsa Alam city. A smaller, quieter and more remote alternative to Marsa Shagra but with all the benefits.

    • Close to Dolphin House Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Small & intimate atmosphere
    • Access to reefs by speedboat
    • Singles, couples & families
    • Individual and groups welcome

    Solo Divers

    Marsa Nakari

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    Marsa Nakari is a charming village featuring a sheltered bay just 40 km south of Marsa Alam city. A smaller, quieter and more remote alternative to Marsa Shagra but with all the benefits.

    • Close to Dolphin House Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Small & intimate atmosphere
    • Access to reefs by speedboat
    • Singles, couples & families
    • Individual and groups welcome

    Solo Divers

    Marsa Nakari

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    Marsa Nakari is a charming village featuring a sheltered bay just 40 km south of Marsa Alam city. A smaller, quieter and more remote alternative to Marsa Shagra but with all the benefits.

    • Close to Dolphin House Reef
    • Unlimited house reef diving
    • Small & intimate atmosphere
    • Access to reefs by speedboat
    • Singles, couples & families
    • Individual and groups welcome

    Solo Divers

    Wadi Lahami

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    • Wrecks, reefs, canyons & more
    • Dive & kite packages available
    • Personal atmosphere
    • Flexible itinerary
    • Fury Shoals diving from land
    • "Off the beaten track" location
    • Up to 60 guests

    Solo Divers

    Wadi Lahami

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    Wadi Lahami is a secluded village in Egypt’s pristine "deep south". This destination is for the true explorer.

    • Wrecks, reefs, canyons & more
    • Dive & kite packages available
    • Personal atmosphere
    • Flexible itinerary
    • Fury Shoals diving from land
    • "Off the beaten track" location
    • Up to 60 guests