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SSI Deep Diving Specialty

Ready to explore deeper dive sites? The SSI Deep Diving Specialty teaches you how to plan and perform dives down to 40 meters / 130 feet safely and with confidence.

You will learn how depth affects your breathing gas, buoyancy, and no-decompression limits, as well as how to manage gas consumption, safety stops, and potential narcosis. Training dives with an SSI Instructor help you apply this knowledge in real-world conditions.

Completing the Deep Diving Specialty with Coral Sea Scuba opens the door to deeper wrecks, walls, and other advanced dive sites while keeping safety as your top priority.

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep will we go in this course?
Training dives may take you as deep as 40 meters / 130 feet, which is the maximum recommended depth for recreational diving.

Why do I need deep diving training?
Deeper dives involve increased gas consumption, shorter no-decompression limits, and potential narcosis. This course shows you how to plan and execute these dives safely.

What will I learn?
You’ll learn deep dive planning, gas management, proper ascent rates and safety stops, how depth affects your body and equipment, and how to handle issues that may arise at depth.

Do I need special equipment?
You’ll use standard scuba gear plus a dive computer suitable for deep diving. Your instructor may also recommend additional safety equipment based on local conditions.

Does this course count toward advanced ratings?
Yes. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty counts toward recognition levels such as Specialty Diver, Advanced Open Diver, and Master Diver.

What are the prerequisites?
You should be a certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and comfortable in the water. Recent dive experience is recommended.