Peak Performance Buoyancy

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Course
at the Downtown Aquarium

If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing air consumption and prolong the life of your dive equipment, the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is for you.

What will you learn?

During your two dives at the Downtown Aquarium you'll:

• Basic Weighting Guidelines to determine the correct amount of weight you will need
• Proper weight positioning for streamlining and visualization
• Fine tune your buoyancy underwater

Course Prerequisites:

• Be a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another organization.
• Be at least 10 years of age.
• Complete the Peak Performance Buoyancy Knowledge Review found in the Adventures in Diving Manual
• Complete the Aquarium Scuba Diving Waiver (PDF) and provide it to your guide at the aquarium

How long will it take?

• Approximately 4-6 hours (starts at 9am)

Course Fee: $249.00*, which includes:

• Two dives in the Beneath the Sea exhibit
• Classroom instruction
• All equipment (including exposure suit)
• One free pool session in the A-1 Scuba and Travel Center swimming pool
• PADI Specialty Certification Card and photo

Not Included

• Adventures in Diving Manual
• Parking at the Downtown Aquarium

Note: Due to concerns about exhibit contamination and animal safety, you are only allowed to use your own mask.

*There is a reduced fee if you have completed the first dive in the Adventures in Diving Course. Please call us for more information.