For Divers
Meet the dive buddy that goes everywhere with you
Log your dives, track certs, manage gear, connect with buddies, and book your nest underwater adventure - all in one place
Buddy Radar
Find Dive Buddies — Anywhere in the World
Connect with divers near you or at your next destination. Set your Radar and start matching.
- Real-Time Radar: See divers nearby right now or in upcoming locations
- Trip Radius: Set up to 50 future travel routes with filters like cert level, location and dive type
- Smart Matching: View profiles, see mutual preferences, and choose who to chat
- Instant Messaging: Start planning dives, gear, and travel with new buddies instantly
Booking
Book Dives, Courses & Trips
Search and reserve water activities directly through the Buddy App.
- Location-Based Search: Find tours, certification courses, and trips by destination
- Featured Activities: Explore curated picks from trusted dive shops and hosts
- Book Directly In-App: Secure your spot with one tap — no emails, no phone calls
- Synced with Buddy Booking: Real-time availability and details straight from our global operator network
Dive Log
Log Your Dives — From Depth to Details
Track your underwater adventures with Buddy’s smart, social dive log system.
- Social Dive Logs: Log depth, total time, and dive site — then add your buddies, dive shop, and gear
- Buddy Dive Site Directory: Auto-fill from our global dive site database — contribute new sites to help the community
- Sync from Dive Computers: Connect supported dive computer apps to auto-import dives, edit details, and publish in Buddy
- Sharebuilder: Instantly share your dive logs with friends via DM, group chats, or directly to social media
Computer Integration
Buddy x Scubapro: Sync & Share Your Dive Logs
Turn your raw dive data into rich, shareable stories — automatically.
- Scubapro Sync via LogTRAK: Dive data from your Scubapro computer syncs directly into Buddy Draft Logs — no manual entry needed
- Social Logging Made Easy: Add buddies, dive shop tags, gear used, photos, and personal notes
- Publish & Share: Post your dive log to the Discover Feed or keep it in your personal logbook
Dive Log Validation
Get Your Dives Verified by a Pro
Add credibility to your logs — or validate logs for your students and dive guests.
- Instructor & Divemaster Validation: Have your dives confirmed by any certified pro — regardless of agency
- Pro Tools for Log Management: Validate multiple dives at once and streamline logging for your students or guests
- Professional Dive Profiles: Verified logs appear on your public profile, helping you build trust, gain visibility, and attract more students and bookings
Discover Feed
See What the Dive Community's Up To — Daily
A live feed of dive logs, content, and community updates from around the world.
- Endless Scroll of Dive Logs: See recent dives shared by buddies, instructors, and explorers globally
- Like, Comment, Share: Engage with dive logs, photos, and videos to stay connected with your community
- Powerful Search: Find buddies, dive shops, marine life posts, and log entries — even if you scrolled past it
- Shareable Content: Easily share logs and posts in-app or externally with your dive group or students
Personal Dive Profile
Your Diving Identity — Connected & Credible
Everything about your dive journey, organized in one place and easy to share.
- Certification Wallet: Add certifications from any agency — accessible offline, anytime
- Buddies List: Track who you've dived with, add new buddies, and grow your network
- Social & Pro Links: Link your Instagram, Facebook, website, tipping page — and if you're a pro, connect your dive shop
- Public & Searchable: Let others find and follow you in the app for certifications, guided dives, or future trips
Gear Library
Track, Share & Review Your Dive Gear
Organize your gear by brand, link it to your dive logs, and even share recommendations.
- Add by Brand & Model: Create a personal gear locker — from masks and regs to cameras and wetsuits
- Dive Log Integration: Select which gear you used on each logged dive
- Affiliate Links: Add referral links to your gear list for sharing or influencing
- Brand Ratings & Reviews: Leave feedback for others and explore what the dive community loves
Challenges & Giveaways
Dive Log Challenges — Powered by Brand Partners
Win gear, get featured, and keep your dive logging habit going strong.
- Partnered Giveaways: Sponsored by brands like Scubapro, Insta360, Costa del Mar, and more — with real gear and rewards
- Automatic Entry: Just log your dives and tag the featured partner of the month to qualify
- Themed Challenges: New dive log themes and engagement prompts each month to keep things fun and fresh
- Leaderboard Highlights: Top contributors get featured in the Discover Feed and on @divewithbuddy socials
Download Buddy today!
