Are you ready to become a deep diver and explore deeper wrecks, coral-encrusted walls, reefs and more? Many exciting dive sites lie in deep waters and the SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you how to get there – safely and with confidence. 

You will learn how to plan and conduct dives between 18 and 40 meters deep and earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification.

FACTS AND TRAINING STANDARDS

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. 

Minimum Age:  15

Number of Dives: 3

Maximum Depth: 130 Feet / 40 Meters

You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. 

Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

Please note that all students must own a mask, fins, boots, and snorkel. All equipment must be scuba dive-quality. The rental fee for a BCD, a regulator, and a computer is an additional charge.

Students enrolling in the SSI Deep Diving course must:

• Complete the Student Diver Medical Questionaire and, if necessary, get their doctor's written permission prior to the first pool session.

• Have their Open Water Diver certification card or provide proof of certification.
• Complete the SSI Deep Diving digital learning materials, including the Final Exam online or on the SSI Application prior to your classroom / pool session.