The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see things others can only dream about.
In this course you will experience what it’s like to dive beyond 60 feet.
Down there, it’s different. It takes additional training. Here’s where you get it.
- Must be a PADI Adventure Diver (from a qualifying certification organization) and 15 years old
- Experience in diving beyond 18 metres/60 feet
- Learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards
- Four open water dives that range from 60 - 130 feet.
- Gain experience with diving deep under the direct, professional supervision of a current certified Instructor
- Certification counts toward the Master Scuba Diver rating.
Number of Dives required for Specialty: 4
Books not included:
The PADI adventures in Diving book will work for this specialty.
If you dive at altitude or are planning to, the Altitude Diver course is a must for you. Let an Instructor teach you the proper techniques and differences of diving at altitude. Some of the many skills you will learn during the course are
- Calculating for nitrogen adsorption
- Using altitude tables
- Correction for gauge depth
- Physics and physiology of altitude diving
Books not included
Scuba diving from boats is an everyday occurrence. Whether on a private vessel or one of the many charter dive boats available worldwide, divers are frequently not aware of the special procedures and etiquette used when boat diving. The Boat Diver course will introduce you to some different types of boat diving and the skills needed to plan and conduct a boat dive with maximum safety. The list of skills and knowledge you will obtain during this course is long an includes
- Safe entries and exits
- Proper stowing of equipment
- Safety procedures
- Planning boat dives
- Drift diving from live boats
Books not included
The Computer Diver course is for divers how have not yet used a dive computer or for divers that want to learn a little more about the computer they are using. During the course and the two dives that go along with it, your Instructor will cover
- Computers vs. tables
- Display information
- Types of computers
- Downloading information
- Utilizing planning modes
- Programming computers
Books not included
Digital Underwater Photographer
Digital Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever.. The Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly with today modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros.
What You Learn
- How to choose the right underwater camera system for you
- The method for getting great shots quickly
- The three primary principles for good underwater photos
The Fun Part
The fun part about this course is learning to capture images to share with your friends and family. It’s a great way to relive the adventures you’ve had.
Books not included
Some of the best dives in the world are found in currents where the nutrients are rich and ready to be feed on by soft corals, sponges, and Manta rays. Whether you’re planning on drifting down a wall or shooting through a passage, the Drift Diver course will teach you the techniques for doing it safely. The course covers
- Tides and currents
- Buddy procedures
- Entries from live boats
- Navigations
- Buoyancy control
Books not included







