

PADI Boat Diver Specialty
Course - Go Dive Tasmania
🛥️ PADI Boat Diver Specialty — Master the Art of Boat Diving
Learn the skills and etiquette of diving from boats of all shapes and sizes with Go Dive Tasmania’s PADI Boat Diver Course. Whether you’re new to boat diving or looking to polish your technique, this practical specialty introduces you to a world of dive sites only accessible from the water.
🧭 Course Structure — 1 Day / 2 Boat Dives
This is a hands-on, practical course with a short theory component and two exciting boat dives. You’ll explore Tasmania’s unique coastline while learning everything from boat safety to entry and exit techniques.
📚 What You’ll Learn
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Boat diving terminology and configurations
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How to safely enter and exit the water
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Proper gear stowage and deck procedures
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Boating safety and emergency equipment overview, including life jackets, oxygen kits, and radios
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Dive planning and site etiquette for boat diving
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Types of boats commonly used in diving and their advantages
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Procedures for live-boat dives vs. moored dives
✅ What’s Included
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PADI Boat Diver eLearning
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2x Boat Dives
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Tanks and Weights
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Professional Instruction
❌ What’s Not Included
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Full scuba gear (Available in-store for hire)
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Torch (recommended)
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Transport, food & beverages
🧰 Equipment Requirements
You’ll need:
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Full scuba set (or hire from us at 50% off)
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DSMB with reel (required)
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Dive Torch (highly recommended)
📋 Course Prerequisites
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Must be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
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Minimum age: 12 years
💡 Add-On Option
Want to stay longer underwater? Add the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course and learn how nitrox can complement your boat diving adventures.
🩺 Medical Requirements
A diving medical is required if you:
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Answer “Yes” to any medical questions
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Are 45 years or older
Please check our Medical Tab before booking.
📌 Booking Conditions
Courses are non-refundable once booked.
You must read and agree to our full Booking Conditions before purchase.
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🛥️ PADI Boat Diver Specialty — Master the Art of Boat Diving
Learn the skills and etiquette of diving from boats of all shapes and sizes with Go Dive Tasmania’s PADI Boat Diver Course. Whether you’re new to boat diving or looking to polish your technique, this practical specialty introduces you to a world of dive sites only accessible from the water.
🧭 Course Structure — 1 Day / 2 Boat Dives
This is a hands-on, practical course with a short theory component and two exciting boat dives. You’ll explore Tasmania’s unique coastline while learning everything from boat safety to entry and exit techniques.
📚 What You’ll Learn
-
Boat diving terminology and configurations
-
How to safely enter and exit the water
-
Proper gear stowage and deck procedures
-
Boating safety and emergency equipment overview, including life jackets, oxygen kits, and radios
-
Dive planning and site etiquette for boat diving
-
Types of boats commonly used in diving and their advantages
-
Procedures for live-boat dives vs. moored dives
✅ What’s Included
-
PADI Boat Diver eLearning
-
2x Boat Dives
-
Tanks and Weights
-
Professional Instruction
❌ What’s Not Included
-
Full scuba gear (Available in-store for hire)
-
Torch (recommended)
-
Transport, food & beverages
🧰 Equipment Requirements
You’ll need:
-
Full scuba set (or hire from us at 50% off)
-
DSMB with reel (required)
-
Dive Torch (highly recommended)
📋 Course Prerequisites
-
Must be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
-
Minimum age: 12 years
💡 Add-On Option
Want to stay longer underwater? Add the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course and learn how nitrox can complement your boat diving adventures.
🩺 Medical Requirements
A diving medical is required if you:
-
Answer “Yes” to any medical questions
-
Are 45 years or older
Please check our Medical Tab before booking.
📌 Booking Conditions
Courses are non-refundable once booked.
You must read and agree to our full Booking Conditions before purchase.
Recreational Diving Medical Requirements – Go Dive Tasmania
To make things easier for you, please see the links below for the recreational diving medical forms.
Go Dive Tasmania requires a diving medical in the following cases:
- You answer “Yes” to any medical question and are prompted to see a doctor.
- You are 45 years or older.
If this applies to you, you must complete the medical before booking your course.
PADI Dive Medical*
- Can be completed by any willing GP.
- When booking your appointment, ask for a recreational diving medical.
- Not all GPs are familiar or willing to do this — check ahead of time.
- Bring a printed copy of the form to your appointment.
- All doctors listed below are known to offer this service in Tasmania.
📄 Download Medical Forms
To complete your diving medical, please download and print the appropriate form below:
🔹 PADI Dive Medical Form
Use this form if you are seeing a general GP.
👉 Download PADI Medical Form (PDF)
🔹 SPUMS Recreational Dive Medical Form
Use this only if seeing a SPUMS-accredited doctor.
👉 Download SPUMS Medical Form (PDF)
Make sure to bring the printed form to your appointment to ensure the medical can be completed without delays.
SPUMS Dive Medical*
- Can only be completed by SPUMS-accredited doctors.
- To find an accredited provider near you, use the SPUMS Doctor List.
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals – Hobart Region
Dr Michael Tooth
City Doctors Hobart
📞 (03) 6231 3003
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Royal Hobart Hospital)
📞 (03) 6166 8196
Dr Graham Stephens
Your Health Hub
📞 (03) 6122 0150
Dr Elizabeth Elliott
General Practice Plus
📞 (03) 6223 5533
Dover Medical Centre
📞 (03) 6298 1222
Sorell Doctors Surgery (existing patients only)
📞 (03) 6265 1595
Doctors – Northern Tasmania
Windmill Hill Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Tremaur Medical Centre (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Rose Cottage Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6334 3622
Exeter Medical Center (Exeter)
📞 (03) 6394 4247
SmartClinics (Devonport)
📞 (03) 6422 6200
Burnie General Practice (Burnie)
📞 (03) 6431 7708
Wynyard Medical Centre (Wynyard)
📞 (03) 6442 2201
Important
Please allow at least 14 days to book and attend your diving medical — wait times can vary.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether a medical is required for your booking, feel free to contact us:
📞 (03) 6231 9749
📧 info@godivetassie.com.au
Course Booking Conditions
All course participants must meet the following requirements and agree to the terms below:
Eligibility
- Participants must be at least 12 years old, unless enrolling in programs like Bubble Makers or Seal Team (minimum age: 8).
- You must have your own transport for the duration of the course.
- Many dive sites are located within National Parks. Please ensure you obtain a valid parks pass
Parks Pass:
👉 https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au - All courses are taught in English only. For safety reasons, no translation is permitted — no exceptions.
Medical and Swim Requirements
- You must complete a medical questionnaire. Depending on your responses, you may be required to obtain clearance from a doctor.
- If you are 45 years or older, a diving medical with a doctor is mandatory.
- You must be able to swim 200 metres and float for 10 minutes unassisted.
- These tests are conducted on Day 1 of the course.
- Failure to pass will result in course cancellation without refund.
- Not bringing swim gear is not a valid excuse.
- Re-testing may be scheduled at an additional fee of $150/hour (minimum 1 hour, calculated from staff departure and return to Hobart).
Payments, Refunds & Rebooking
- A non-refundable deposit of $245 per person applies to all course bookings.
- Cancellations within 30 days of the original booking are eligible for a partial refund:
Example: $645 course – $245 deposit = $400 refund - No refunds will be given within 14 days of the course start date, regardless of reason.
- If you fail a diving medical and provide documentation to info@godivetassie.com.au, you will receive a partial refund, less the $245 deposit.
Combo Course Refunds
If you cancel a Combo Course (a multi person package) but wish to downgrade to a lower-value course instead of cancelling completely, we will calculate your refund based on the difference in course values, minus the non-refundable $245 deposit.
Example:
You booked a 4 Person Combo Course valued at $1999, but decide to downgrade to a 3 Person Combo Course valued at $1575.
- Price difference: $1999 – $1575 = $424
- Less non-refundable deposit: $424 – $245 = $179 refund
So, your total refund would be $179.
The refund will be provided to the original purchaser and payment method.
Please note: No refunds will be given for combo course cancellations made within 14 days of the course start date.
Date Changes & No Shows
- Changing course dates within 14 days of the start date will incur a $245 rebooking fee per person.
This can be done once only. Further changes require full course re-payment.
- Not attending or not completing the course will also incur a $245 rebooking fee (valid once within 12 months).
After that, full payment is required for re-enrolment.
Course Access & Communication
- After booking, we will contact you via email or phone to confirm your details and issue access to your online learning materials.
- Please check your spam/junk folder. If you do not hear from us, it is your responsibility to contact info@godivetassie.com.au.
- You will be required to complete waiver and participant forms before the course start date. These are mandatory — no exceptions.
Buy Now – Choose Dates Later (Gift Voucher Conditions)
- This option is treated as a gift voucher, valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
- To redeem, you must provide the original receipt, which contains all necessary information to confirm your booking.