Waydoo Subnado Plus Underwater Scooter with Fast Charging

Waydoo Subnado Plus: Underwater Scooter for Recreational Divers and Snorkelers Who Want to Cover More Ground

The Waydoo Subnado Plus is a handheld underwater scooter, sometimes called a DPV (diver propulsion vehicle), designed to pull you through the water so you can explore further and with less effort than swimming alone.

If you are a recreational diver or a confident snorkeler who wants to cover more reef, drift less, or simply make underwater exploration more fun, this is the kind of product worth understanding properly before you buy.

What It Does and How It Works

A sea scooter like the Subnado Plus works simply: you hold it in front of you, squeeze the trigger, and the motor pulls you forward. The Subnado Plus uses a wired thumb controller mounted to a handle bracket, so speed is at your fingertip rather than a twist grip or a button you have to hunt for.

There are three speed settings, which lets you dial back the thrust in tighter spaces or push to full speed in open water. At its fastest, it reaches 3.8 mph with a maximum thrust of 21 lbs. That is a meaningful pace underwater, comfortably outpacing a relaxed swim kick, though it is not a racing machine.

Battery, Runtime, and Charging

The battery is rated for up to 60 minutes of continuous use. In practice, runtime depends on which speed setting you use most. Running at full thrust will shorten that window; cruising at a lower setting will stretch it. For a single recreational dive or a long snorkel session, 60 minutes is a reasonable ceiling.

Where the Subnado Plus stands out is charging speed. The 140W fast charger brings the battery back to full in about 1.2 hours. That matters if you are doing two dives in a day and want the scooter ready for the second one without a long wait on the boat or at the dive shop.

The unit also includes a charging cap position detection system. This is a practical safety feature: it alerts you if the charging port cap is not properly sealed before you take it underwater, which helps you avoid the kind of water ingress that can damage the electronics.

Size and Weight

At 4 lbs, the Subnado Plus is genuinely light for a motorized scooter. You will notice the difference when you are carrying gear down a beach or loading a dive bag. Underwater, the weight matters less since the unit is largely neutrally buoyant in use, but the light construction does make one-handed maneuvering easier.

The body is built from aluminum and metal, which gives it durability without the bulk of heavier plastic housings.

What Comes in the Box

• Subnado Plus main unit (the scooter body)
• Handle bracket for gripping and directing the scooter
• Wired thumb controller (standard version) for speed control
• Arm mount for attaching accessories
• Charging cable

The arm mount and included accessories suggest the scooter is designed to accept add-ons.

Noise Level

Waydoo describes the Subnado Plus as a low-noise unit. This is worth noting because a quieter motor is less likely to disturb marine life and makes the experience more pleasant overall. It is not silent, no propeller-driven scooter is, but the design appears to prioritize quiet operation.

Who This Is and Is Not For

The Subnado Plus suits recreational divers and snorkelers who want to explore a wider area on a single dive or session without exhausting themselves. It is light enough to travel with and charges fast enough for multi-dive days.

It is not designed for technical or deep diving. If depth rating matters for your diving, confirm the maximum operating depth directly with Waydoo before purchasing.

It is also not the right choice if you need extended runtime beyond 60 minutes on a single charge, or if you are looking for a scooter rated for demanding conditions like strong currents or deep wreck penetration.

Warranty

The main unit carries a one-year warranty. Accessories, including the controller and mounts, are covered for six months. That is a reasonable split for a product in this category, though it is worth registering your purchase and keeping proof of purchase from day one.