Have you ever watched a sea lion or a dolphin effortlessly glide through the water and felt a twinge of envy? We fin, kick, and push our way through the ocean, but they simply flow. What if you could experience that same sense of effortless, powerful movement, covering vast stretches of reef with the ease of a superhero?
Welcome to the world of the Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV).
These underwater scooters are no longer just for James Bond and technical cave explorers. Modern DPVs are accessible, easy to use, and one of the most exhilarating tools you can add to your recreational diving toolkit. They are, without a doubt, the most fun you can have underwater, and they can completely transform your San Carlos diving experience.
If you’re ready to see more, save your air, and have an absolute blast, here’s why you need to try a DPV on your next dive.
The Top 5 Reasons to Turbocharge Your Dive
1. See More, Explore Further This is the biggest game-changer. On a typical dive, the amount of ground you can cover is limited by your air consumption and kicking speed. A DPV shatters that limitation. Explore more of the SAAS Artificial Reef in a single dive. You can explore vast rocky reefs, peek into distant canyons, and exponentially increase your chances of stumbling upon that amazing marine life encounter, all because you have the range to do so.
2. Save Your Air, Extend Your Dive It’s simple physics: less work equals less air consumption. By letting the DPV do all the propulsion, you eliminate the single most strenuous part of diving—kicking. Your breathing rate slows down, you feel more relaxed, and your air supply lasts significantly longer. This translates directly into more bottom time. More time to watch that octopus, more time to frame that perfect photo, more time simply enjoying the peace of being underwater.
3. Conquer the Current with Ease The Sea of Cortez is a dynamic body of water, and sometimes that means current. A dive that might be a tiring workout swimming against a current becomes an effortless ride with a DPV. Instead of fighting to hold your position, you can simply power through it, almost like you’re flying in an underwater wind tunnel. This not only makes dives more enjoyable but also opens up sites that might otherwise be inaccessible on days with stronger currents.
4. It’s an Unbelievable Amount of Fun Let’s not forget the most important part: using a DPV is an absolute thrill! The feeling of soaring over a reef, making graceful banking turns, and effortlessly accelerating into the blue is pure joy. It brings a dynamic, action-packed element to diving that is impossible to replicate. It’s a mix of exploration and exhilaration that will leave you grinning from ear to ear long after you’ve surfaced.
5. Effortlessly Manage Your Gear For underwater photographers and videographers, a DPV is a secret weapon. Lugging a large camera rig through the water creates significant drag and requires extra effort. A DPV pulls you and your gear along, making you feel weightless and unencumbered. You’ll arrive at your subject with more energy and a steadier hand, ready to capture that perfect shot.
Our Pro-Level DPV Fleet
We believe in providing the best gear to maximize your fun and safety. That’s why we’ve invested in a fleet of high-performance, reliable DPVs suitable for all kinds of diving adventures. Our lineup includes:
Not Certified For DPVs? No Problem!
We offer a try dive with a certified DPV instructor for $125. This is not a certification course and will not allow you to rent DPVs for your own diving but will allow you the ability to get a dive or two in and see if this is something you want to move forward with. If you decide after this to take the full course we will provide a $50 credit towards the certification course.
Already Certified For DPVs?
Awesome! You can rent one of our top-of-the-line DPVs for your dives starting at just $75 per day!
The Best DPV Dives in San Carlos
The SAAS Artificial Reef: This is the ultimate DPV playground.
Isla San Pedro Nalasco: Cruise the immense underwater walls of the island with zero effort, or see if you can keep up with the playful sea lions as they zip around you.
Coastal Reefs: Explore double or triple the length of our beautiful, long, rocky reefs that line the coast, discovering new coves and habitats you’d never reach by finning alone.
Diving with a DPV is about more than just getting from point A to point B. It’s about changing your entire perspective on what a dive can be. It’s more freedom, more exploration, and more fun.
Ready for the ultimate underwater joyride? Contact us today to book a DPV for your next trip or to ask about the DPV Specialty course. It’s time to turbocharge your dive!