BIG PINE KEY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Deep Diving Specialty on Big Pine Key: Two Days to SSI Certification and Deeper Reefs
A focused two-day SSI Deep Diving Specialty course that combines classroom study with two boat trips (four dives) so certified divers can master deep-dive planning and technique.
Deep Diving Specialty on Big Pine Key: Two Days to SSI Certification and Deeper Reefs.
On Big Pine Key, this two-day guided course turns competent open-water divers into confident deep divers: you’ll learn to plan and execute deeper dives, use dive computers and gas-consumption calculations, and complete the practical dives that earn you the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty
Complete the classroom and in-water components and you’ll be awarded the SSI Deep Diving Specialty—an official next step in dive education and a prerequisite for some advanced training.
Advanced Planning, Computers, and Gas Calculations
The course focuses on practical skills: planning deep dives, using dive computers, and calculating gas consumption so you get the most from each descent while staying within accepted safety parameters.
Two Boat Trips to Deep Reef or Wreck
The program includes two boat trips with four in-water dives, giving you hands-on experience on deep reef and wreck sites around Big Pine Key.
What the day feels like
What the two-day deep diving course feels like
Across two concentrated days you’ll combine pre-course academics with practical instruction and boat-based dives: study the online materials, work through planning exercises, then apply those techniques on two boat trips (four dives) to deep reef or wreck sites—culminating in qualification as an SSI Deep Diving Specialty diver.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is for—and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course teaches planning for deep dives and the use of dive computers and gas-consumption calculations; practical sessions happen over two boat trips (four dives).
Once booked you will receive online academic materials (typically within 24 hours) and a course introduction letter outlining the schedule and expectations.
The in-water portion is delivered via two boat trips that together include four dives to deep reef or wreck sites.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Deep Diving course?
The course runs two days.
What certification do I earn on completion?
You will earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification upon successful completion.
How many boat trips and dives are included?
The course includes two boat trips comprising four dives in total.
What are the age and training prerequisites?
Participants must be at least 15 years old and certified as Open Water Divers.
When do I receive the course materials?
After booking you will receive online academic materials, typically within 24 hours, plus a course introduction letter detailing schedule and expectations.