Deep Diving Specialty

Details

GO DEEPER. DIVE SMARTER. EXPLORE MORE.

Some of the most exciting and intriguing dive sites are found below the limits of your everyday recreational dives. Going deeper opens up a whole new world—but it also requires additional knowledge, planning, and skills.

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty is designed to prepare you for deeper recreational dives by teaching you how to recognize and manage the unique considerations that come with depth.

Your goal is to become a more comfortable, confident, and prepared diver as you explore deeper underwater. Deep diving isn’t simply about going deeper—it’s about knowing how to dive deeper responsibly.

Requirements

Minimum Open Water Dives

2

Surface Marker Buoy

Required

Spool or Reel

Required

Training Format

Academic + Open Water

Boat Charter

May Be Required

Dive Environment

Site Dependent

Course Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 open water dives
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
  • Spool or reel
  • Additional equipment as required for your dive environment
  • Boat charter and applicable fees if ocean dives are conducted

Prepare for the Journey

Through academic learning and hands-on open water training, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the special considerations that come with deeper recreational dives.

  • Plan

    Learn how to properly plan and prepare for deeper dives while understanding the potential risks involved.

  • Equipment

    Become familiar with the equipment and tools needed to conduct deep recreational dives.

  • Skills

    Build the practical skills and confidence needed to manage yourself and your dive at greater depths.

  • Knowledge

    Understand how depth affects your dive and how proper planning helps you make informed decisions underwater.

  • Experience

    Put your knowledge and skills into practice during a minimum of 2 open water dives.

Make It an Adventure

Take your training even further by bundling your Deep Diving Specialty with:

  • SSI Altitude Diving Specialty
    A great combination for divers exploring the lakes and higher elevations of Northern California.
  • SSI Boat Diving Specialty
    Perfect for divers preparing to explore deeper ocean dive sites by boat.

Course Fees

Please contact High Sierra Divers for current pricing, applicable boat charter fees, and any additional site-specific costs associated with this class.

We’ll help you understand the equipment needs, dive-site logistics, and training schedule so you can prepare with confidence.