Scooter diving?

Question

I am going underwater scooter diving in Mauritius this year, and ive never done it before- and wondered what it involves? Is it easy/ hard? Is it actually deep underwater? what is an underwater scooter?

Only answers from people that know please,

Many thanks

Answer 1

I assume you already scuba dive yeah????

If not then I would recommend you master that first! Underwater scooters are basically a motor with a big propeller attached. You hold them in front of you at arms length and they pull you along, making diving easier and less strenuous.

They are a bit of an art form!!! Takes a bit of getting used to and everyone in your group of divers needs to have one or others won't keep up. Hope this helps!!!

Enjoy

Answer 2

I presume this is somethi9ng that you've already booked? My second guess is that you don't need to be qualified to do this particular activity?

Natalie is correct and the scooter or  DPV 'diver propulsion vehicle' is a battery operated propellor that pulls you through the water.

If non-divers are allowed to do this activity then I would guess that the operation providing the service are doing it in relatively shallow water - if you point a DPV downwards thats where it will drag you.

Your best bet would be to contact the people providing the service and find out a few more details. If you do need to be a qualified diver you can then save some time by doing pool and theory work here before completing a diving course (4 dives with certain skills to be performed) in Mauritius before doing the DPV activity.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Have you a driving licence for this type of scooter.

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Answer 4

most underwater scooters have a max operating depth,you say that you have never done it before,have you trained  for scuba diving if not your depth you can go to will be limited,