Where else is the best place to learn about boat diving? Here in Liamis Dive Centre where the boat is a must for your dives. On our boat the PADI Boat Diver program makes scuba diving easy – just take a giant step off the back of the boat and you’re in the water! Boats and diving obviously fit together like hands in gloves and our Liamis Dive boats were made for this reason.
You can only reach some of the best dive sites only by boat, and this is true of most of the diving in the world. Diving from Liamis Dive Boat is also more convenient and easier than shore diving in many ways, and it’s great fun to spend time out on the water with your friends between dives.
What is involved?
Knowledge development
- The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of boat diving.
- Proper boat diving etiquette- storage of personal equipment, personal conduct and considerations for care of the boat.
- Basic, common boat terminology.
- Local boat diving laws and/or ordinances.
- Specific boat diving laws and/or ordinances.
- Overview of emergency/safety equipment needed on-board private diving vessels.
2 open water dives
Duration
1 day - 2 dives
Price
- Inclusive of full equipment
- Course Price: 150€*
- Pre-Booking Course Price: 130€*
- Certification fee: 65 €
- PADI Boat diver manual: 30 € (optional)
Requirements
- Open Water/ Jr. Open Water Diver
- Minimum age 10 years old
*And the elective Boat Dive from the Advanced Diver course counts toward certification requirements for this specialty at the discretion of the instructor. To start the course you'll need at least your Open Water Diver certification
Extra
Snacks and drinks on boat trips (payable on the boat). Money for: USB for your underwater photos, T-shirts, Sweatshirts.
Important Note
- Our boat is in Kos harbour, 50 meters away from the Dolphins roundabout. And she departs every morning, wind permit it and availability, except Sundays’ at around 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- In order for the diving trip with the boat to take place a minimum number of 4 divers is required.
- For your personal safety, all our divers must complete a medical statement and a COVID-19 health declaration form prior to commencing our daily diving program. If none of the listed conditions apply, you sign the form and are ready to start. If any of them affect you, as a safety precaution, a physician must examine you and sign a medical form that confirming that you’re fit to dive, dated within the last 12 months.
- Recommendations for flying after Scuba Diving: For 1 dive in a day the pre-flight time is 12 hours, For multiple dives in a day the pre-flight time is 18 hours and more.
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Restrictions
- Guests who want to snorkel and or dive must know how to swim.
- In order for the diving trip to take place with the boat, a minimum number of 4 divers is required.
- Guests must be able to step on / off boat, navigate a narrow passageway to reach the front deck, climb a ladder to come out of the sea.
- Guests who present symptoms or are deemed at risk of infection (e.g. due to exposure to a Covid-19 patient in the 14 previous days) will be refused permission to board the boat.
- Guests inside the boat will have to remain at a 1.5m distance from each other. One person maximum will be allowed in inside cabin, except for families of up to 4 people, and people with disabilities traveling with companions.
- We encourage our guests to wear masks or facial coverings, to wash/sanitize their hands before coming on board and during the journey and most and — most importantly — to inform us if they do not feel well.
- The crews have been trained to respond to potential coronavirus cases.
Tips for Boat Divers
- Use the Correct Rinse Buckets Depending on the dive boat, there may be a rinse bucket solely to rinse masks and one solely to rinse cameras. Don’t put those fins, wetsuits, or anything else in those rinse buckets – especially the one for dive cameras. Try that and you’ll see an annoyed scuba diver. The boat crew or divemasters will usually point out the buckets on the boat. If they don’t and you aren’t sure, just ask. It is not big deal and everyone will be happy.
- Get To the Boat Early This will give you ample time to sign in, get your scuba equipment, check you have all the right gear, etc. You will also be able to assemble your gear so you will not be rushed once you reach the dive site. Not to mention, it is inconsiderate to keep a whole boat of divers waiting just for you. Many times, there is one in a group – just don’t let it be you.
- Suit Up Early (or at least on time) Depending on the length of the boat trip, you may suit up at the dock or about 5 minutes before you reach the dive site. The divemaster will tell you when to begin. And when they do, start getting ready if you haven’t already done so. This will ensure you are ready to get in the water and not keep the other divers waiting.