Certified divers looking to try a new and more flexible diving style
Haven't completed Open Water Diver
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BeginnerMax 12m
Discover Scuba Diving
Half dayNo experience
No experienceA supervised introduction to scuba — pool skills and a shallow open water dive. Perfect if you want to try before committing.
€2,500
+ €400 PADI cert
Specialityspecialty-courses
Sidemount Diver
Dive Differently. Explore Further. Experience the freedom, comfort, and control of sidemount diving. Discover the freedom and flexibility of sidemount diving! The Recreational Sidemount Course teaches you how to dive with cylinders mounted at your sides instead of on your back, improving comfort, trim, and streamlining in the water. During the course, you'll learn proper equipment setup, buoyancy control, gas management, and sidemount diving techniques under the guidance of a professional instructor. It's an excellent choice for divers looking to enhance their skills, increase comfort, and experience a new way of diving.
3 daysDuration
Max 18mMax depth
15 yearsMin age
4 DivesDives
3 daysDuration
Max 18mMax depth
15 yearsMin age
4 DivesDives
Overview
Experience the freedom, comfort, and control of sidemount diving. The Sidemount Diver Course introduces you to a different way of diving, where your tanks are positioned at your sides to improve balance, streamline your profile, and enhance your overall underwater experience. Learn how to properly configure and manage sidemount equipment, achieve better trim and buoyancy, and enjoy greater flexibility during your dives. Whether you are looking for more comfort, improved efficiency, or a new way to explore the underwater world, this course opens the door to a new level of diving adventure.
The Sidemount Diver Course requires good buoyancy control and basic diving experience. The course includes practical training with specialized sidemount equipment, so you will need to be comfortable adapting to a new configuration and diving technique under the guidance of a professional instructor.
Is this course right for you?
Good fit if you…
- Certified divers looking to try a new and more flexible diving style
- Divers who want improved comfort, balance, and trim underwater
- Explorers interested in longer and more efficient dive configurations
- Divers planning cave, wreck, or technical diving in the future
- Anyone wanting to expand their diving skills and experience
Not this course if you…
- Haven't completed Open Water Diver
- Beginner divers without basic scuba certification
- Divers who are still developing essential buoyancy and underwater control skills
- Anyone looking for a traditional single-tank diving experience only
- Anyone who is not medically fit or prepared for scuba diving activities
What you'll do
4 Dives over 3 days. Deep and navigation dives are mandatory — you choose the remaining from the PADI adventure dive list.
- Sidemount equipment setup and configuration
- Understanding tank management and equipment handling
- Buoyancy, trim, and underwater positioning practice
- Sidemount diving techniques in confined water
- Real-world sidemount diving practice
- Improving comfort, stability, and efficiency underwater
- Gas management and equipment adjustments
- Final skills review and instructor feedback
What's included
Included
- Professional instructor guidance throughout the course
- Sidemount diving theory and practical training
- Sidemount equipment setup and configuration training
- Confined water and open water training sessions
- Full equipment (BCD, reg, wetsuit, tank, weights)
Not included
PADI certification fee
€55 — paid directly to PADI
e-learning / PADI manual
Optional, cost varies
Prerequisites
To take this course you need:
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PADI Open water Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum age
15 years old
Your instructor
You'll be assigned to one of our qualified instructors based on availability and language preference. All SlyDive instructors are PADI MSDT or above.
€420
per person
+ €55 PADI certification feeDuration3 days
Dives4 Dives
Max depthMax 18m
Min age15 years
EquipmentFull gear included
TransportHotel pick-up included
What comes next
After this course, you're eligible for the next level — or explore speciality courses.
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