Deep Diver
All-Inclusive option available: $780.00
Availability: In Stock
Descend Deeper – SSI Deep Diving
Go where few divers venture. Many of the ocean’s most iconic shipwrecks and vibrant walls sit just beyond the reach of entry-level training. The SSI Deep Diving specialty is your ticket to explore these deeper sites safely and confidently.
This course bridges the gap between recreational diving and the deep blue, qualifying you to dive to depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet). Whether you are looking to explore a historic wreck off the Florida coast or a drop-off in the Caribbean, this certification opens the door to a new tier of underwater adventure.
Why Take a Deep Diving Course?
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Unlock Exclusive Sites: Many world-class dive sites begin at 80 feet or deeper. Don't get left on the boat while others explore.
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Understand Your Limits: Experience "nitrogen narcosis" safely under instructor supervision so you know how your body reacts at depth.
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Better Gas Management: You consume air faster the deeper you go. Learn to calculate your gas needs precisely so you never run low.
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Safety First: Deep diving requires discipline. Learn to plan redundant air sources and execute perfect ascents every time.
What You Will Learn
Deep diving is about planning and execution. We teach you how to think like a deep diver.
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The 130-Foot Limit: The physics and physiology of diving to the absolute limit of recreational scuba.
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Gas Planning: Detailed dive planning using computers to manage no-decompression limits (NDLs) and gas supply.
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Deep Stops vs. Safety Stops: Understanding ascent profiles and why a safety stop at 15 feet isn't always enough.
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Equipment Configuration: Learn about pony bottles, drop tanks, and specialized gear setups for deeper excursions.
Course Pricing & What's Included
Choose the course option that works best for you. Our All-Inclusive price combines the course, rental equipment, tanks, and required specialty equipment into one convenient package.
Base Course
The Base Course Price includes:
- SSI eLearning and required course materials
- Professional instructor instruction and training
- Required dive site entry fees
All-Inclusive Course
Includes everything in the Base Course, plus:
- BCD rental
- Regulator with gauges rental
- Dive computer rental
- Wetsuit rental
- Cylinders/tanks required to complete the course
- Required specialty equipment for Deep Diving
Required Deep Diving Equipment
Deep Diving requires specialized equipment for safe training and course completion. The required equipment includes:
- Primary dive light
- Backup dive light
- Tank marker light
- High-visibility SMB with 100+ ft reel
- Decompression-capable dive computer
Students may provide their own equipment or use rental equipment where applicable.
Equipment Options
Our published All-Inclusive Course Price is based on a standard mid-range equipment package for required student equipment.
Students may choose lower-priced or higher-priced equipment when permitted for the course.
- Choosing lower-priced equipment may decrease your final course cost.
- Choosing higher-priced equipment may increase your final course cost.
- Your final customer price will reflect the equipment selections actually made.
The required equipment category is determined by the course, but the specific brand, model, and price may vary based on the student's selection.
VA Students
VA students and non-VA students are charged the same published course prices. Space Coast Dive does not create a separate VA price, VA discount, VA surcharge, or VA-only equipment package.
The published All-Inclusive Course Price represents our standard course package and is available at the same price to all students.
VA payment or reimbursement is determined under the applicable VA education benefit rules and the student's individual eligibility.
Space Coast Dive does not guarantee that optional equipment upgrades or additional costs above the standard package will be reimbursed by the VA. Students using VA education benefits should confirm with their VA education benefits representative or applicable certifying official how their individual benefit applies to the approved course and its eligible charges.
Expand Your Range
Is 130 feet just the beginning for you? The Deep Diving specialty is the primary prerequisite for SSI Extended Range (XR) programs. If you have an interest in technical diving, decompression diving, or trimix, this is where your journey begins.