The PADI Deep Diver Course
After your first few scuba dives, you soon want to explore a bit deeper. There’s something exciting and mysterious about the depth that attracts dives.
The Fun Part
The fun part about this course is the opportunity to explore the deep. It’s exhilarating.
What You Learn
- Techniques for diving in the deeper range of 60-130 feet
Deep scuba diving equipment considerations - Experience in planning, organizing and making at least four deep dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor
The Scuba Gear You Use
You use all the basic scuba gear including a dive computer, some accessories and most likely a dive light
You can find all the gear you need at Aquatic Safaris.
The Learning Materials You Need
PADI’s Deep Diver crewpak (DVD and manual) provides a thorough overview of the principles and techniques needed to complete the PADI Deep Diver specialty. In addition to previewing skills you’ll practice with your instructor, the materials serve as a reference guide for deep diving in a variety of conditions and environments. You’ll also find the answers to common questions such as :
Is it true that ascending no faster than your bubbles is a good
ascent rate?
Can a slow ascent replace a safety stop?
The Deep Diver Crewpak is included in your course fee.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the
PADI Deep Diver course, you must
- Be 15 years or older
- Have a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
Your Deep Adventure Dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver / Adventure Diver course credits (at your instructor’s discretion) as the first dive in the PADI Deep Diver course
Upcoming Deep Diver Classes Full Instruction Schedule here
| Class: | Dates & Times: | Instructor | Cost: | Space Available |
Details
| Minimum age | 15 years. Private classes on a case-by-case basis and are subject to a surcharge. |
| Equipment provided by student | Student is responsible for providing their own gear or can
rent from Aquatic Safaris. |
| Equipment provided by Aquatic
Safaris |
|
| Course cost | $160 per
student.
A $100 deposit secures your class spot and gets you the learning
materials. |
| Required books & materials | Deep Diver DVD video and manual - included in course fee. |
| Additional expenses | Cost of required charters |
Your Next Adventure
Many shipwrecks are
often found in deeper water. That’s why the PADI Deep Diver
course is a natural companion to the PADI Wreck Diver course.
Sometimes
you can take these two specialties concurrently.
Other training to consider is the PADI Enriched Air
Diver course on your way to PADI Master Scuba Diver.