DEEP DIVER

The lure of the deep. There’s something exciting and mysterious about exploring deeper dive sites while scuba diving.

Sometimes it’s a wreck that attracts you below 60 feet, and on wall dives it may be a giant fan or sponge. Whatever it is, to scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 130 feet, you should take the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course.

Requirements

If you’ve earned the Adventure Diver rating or higher, and you’re at least 15 years old, you can enroll in the Deep Diver course.

The Learning 

Your training starts by reviewing reasons for deep diving and how important it is to know your personal limits. During four deep dives with your instructor, you’ll go over:

  • Specialized deep diving equipment.

  • Deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures and buoyancy control.

  • Managing your gas supply, dealing with gas narcosis and safety considerations.

You may be able to get college credit for the Deep Diver course.

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Also, the first dive of this course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask us about earning credit.

Important Medical Information

For your safety and to avoid delays in your course:

Download and Print the Diver Medical Form
 

Carefully read the form and answer the Medical History Questions honestly.​

If you can answer "Yes" to question 3, 5, or 10, OR any question on page 2, then written clearance to dive, without restrictions, from a physician is required prior to any in-water activities. Immediately do the following:​

  • Take or send all 3 pages of the form to your physician (MD or DO).

  • Ask your physician to complete the PHYSICIAN section on Page 3 of the form and return the form to you.
    Student Divers who are professional physicians may not sign for approval on their own medical form.

  • Make a copy of the completed form and put it in a safe place. You may need it in the future.

  • Bring the completed original form to your first course session.

  • Give your completed Diver Medical Form to your instructor at your first course session. Otherwise, your training will be delayed.​

​For questions regarding your fitness to scuba dive, please speak with your physician. You and/or your physician can also speak with Diving Medicine Specialists at Divers Alert Network at no charge. Contact the Divers Alert Network (DAN) non-emergency medical information line at 919-684-2948 (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm CT). Referrals to local diving and hyperbaric medicine specialists are available.

If you have a copy of this form signed by a physician within 12 months prior to the expected completion date of your course, and your medical history has not changed, then you may provide a copy of it to your instructor. Otherwise, you will need to complete a new form.

Pricing

​$399

​Course tuition includes:

  • PADI Deep Diver Crew-Pak
    (Manual and other knowledge development materials)

  • Instructional dives with our professional crew*

  • Rental tank and weights

  • Certification processing

  • Certification card

*Quarry fee, air fills and scuba equipment rental not included. Add $120 if you require rental regulator, BCD and dive computer.

​Get Started

​Call Denny’s Scuba Adventure at (509) 499-7513 to enroll in the course and get the PADI Deep Diver Crew-Pak that includes your manual and video. By studying before the dives, you’ll be better prepared to start practicing your deep diving skills when you go diving with your Instructor.

​Student Agreement: By registering for the Deep Diver Course, you indicate that you have read and agree to the course policies, terms and conditions.

Deep Diver Course is schedule​ as needed. Call Denny’s Scuba Adventures at (509) 499-7513.

The Gear

​You’ll need a dive computer along with the rest of your basic scuba equipment. A dive light and slate with pencil are also required. Your instructor may suggest other gear appropriate for local deep diving.

​The Next Step

With your PADI Deep Diver certification, you're well on your way toward earning additional specialty diver certifications, the Advanced Open Water Diver certification, or the prestigious Master Scuba Diver certification. You may want to expand your diving skills even more with the Rescue Diver course. Ask your instructor or divemaster or give us a call for more details.