Includes
e-Learning + certification
Price
$200
Length
1-2 days
LEVEL
specialty
Depth
> 100 ft
PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Course – Roatan, Honduras
Before you can master any new skill underwater, you must be a master of your buoyancy! The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course helps you develop one of the most important — and rewarding scuba diving skills: buoyancy control. When you’re neutrally buoyant, you move gracefully, conserve air, protect marine life, and experience more relaxed, confident dives. This course is hands-on and focused on in-water practice — with lots of time to apply what you’re learning while exploring Roatan’s reef.
This one-day specialty course is ideal for certified divers looking to take their skills to the next level. The specialty course consists of 2 dedicated dives to perfect your buoyancy, weighting, and trim in the water. Whether you’re freshly certified or working toward Master Scuba Diver, mastering buoyancy is essential to enjoying better dives for life.
Includes
- PADI eLearning & certification
- Course materials
- 2 open water training dives
- Practical assessment
- Personalized instruction
- Equipment & gear
What You'll Learn
- Maintain neutral buoyancy
- Determine the right amount of weight to use
- Fine-tune your trim for efficient movement
- Hover effortlessly in any position
- Reduce air consumption and improve air time
- Avoid damaging coral or disturbing marine life
Course Structure
- Self-paced PADI eLearning
- 2 training dives with instructor
- Hands-on practice perfecting buoyancy
- One-day specialty course
- Immediate certification upon completion
Book PPB Course
Course Structure
Start with PADI eLearning before you arrive, covering the principles of buoyancy, trim, weighting, and environmental awareness.
🕒 Time commitment: 2-4 hours
Join your instructor for two open water training dives focused on practicing and refining buoyancy skills. You’ll receive direct feedback, demonstrations, and guidance throughout.
🕒 Time commitment: 1 day
Course Requirements
Why Roatan is Ideal for Buoyancy Training
Roatan offers the perfect conditions to work on fine motor control, hovering, and trim. With warm, calm waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant reef structures, divers can focus on refining their buoyancy without distractions.
Here’s why Roatan is a top choice for earning your PADI PPB certification:
- Minimal current and surge
- Protected dive sites ideal for training
- Diverse reef topography for practice
- Great visibility and natural reference points
Why Choose Octopus Dive School?
At Octopus Dive School, we go beyond just checking boxes. Our team is passionate about helping divers build hands-on buoyancy techniques through patient instruction, personalized feedback, and an environment focused on learning and enjoyment.
Get Certified. Glide Like a Pro.
Whether you’re looking to dive more efficiently, take better photos, or simply move with more grace, the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course is the key to becoming a truly skilled diver. You’ll leave this course more confident, capable, and in control — ready to enjoy every dive to the fullest.
