What is included in the PADI Rescue Diver?

All scuba equipment, PADI instructor, Confined and open water training, PADI materials and certification fee and EFR course on the + EFR options. We provide all dive equipment, tanks and weights.

How long does it take?

3 days. It starts at 8:30 am and runs on consecutive days. Allow a spare day in case the sea is rough.

What do I need before I book?

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent. Age 12 or older. First-aid and CPR training (EFR) within the last 24 months, or choose a + EFR option.

Can I pay the theory on PADI eLearning?

Yes, where the option is offered. PADI eLearning is paid to PADI and is not refundable. Classroom theory with us is refundable before the course starts, like everything else.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel any time before your activity starts for a full refund. Payment is final once the boat trip starts. PADI eLearning is paid to PADI and is not refundable.

Can you pick us up from our hotel?

Yes. Free tuk-tuk pickup from hotels within about 5 km of the centre, and from Mirissa. Staying further away? Pickup is possible at a cost. Ask us for a price.

PADI Rescue Diver Course Sri Lanka

PADI coursesCertified divers

PADI Rescue Diver

Rescue Diver changes how you dive. You learn to spot trouble early, manage stress, and help another diver at the surface and underwater.

It's challenging and a lot of fun, and it's the step before Divemaster. Add Emergency First Response (EFR) if you don't have current first-aid training.

Course outline

Day 1
Theory and planning
Classroom or eLearning review, gear preparation and emergency planning.
Day 2
Rescue drills
Self-rescue, tired-diver tows and problem solving in calm water.
Day 3
Open water scenarios
Realistic rescues, including bringing up an unresponsive diver and getting them out of the water.

Included

All scuba equipment
PADI instructor
Confined and open water training
PADI materials and certification fee
EFR course on the + EFR options
Free tuk-tuk pickup within about 5 km, and from Mirissa

Not included

Accommodation and meals

What to bring

Your Advanced card and logbook
Your EFR card, if you have one
Swimwear, towel and reef-safe sunscreen

Before you book

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent.
Age 12 or older.
First-aid and CPR training (EFR) within the last 24 months, or choose a + EFR option.

From a guest

Chathuraga was a super friendly dive instructor, and we felt safe underwater at all times. He took plenty of time for the lessons in the course and was always very helpful. You can immediately tell that the dive school has a very family-like atmosphere. Every day, tea and cookies were served during the briefing.

OlePADI Open Water course · Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Mar 2025 ★★★★★ · TripAdvisor

Good to know

Cancel any time before your activity starts for a full refund. Payment is final once the boat trip starts.
PADI eLearning is paid to PADI and is not refundable.
Pay on the day in cash or by card. Card payments have a 3% fee.
Staying further away? Pickup is possible at a cost. Ask us for a price.

From$450per student