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Deep and Deliberate: Mastering 60–130‑Foot Dives in Two Days
A focused, two‑day SSI Deep Diving Specialty that teaches planning, gas‑management and the use of dive computers for dives to 60–130 feet.
Deep and Deliberate: Mastering 60–130‑Foot Dives in Two Days.
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty condenses classroom study and open‑water practice into a compact course that teaches you to plan and safely execute dives between 60 and 130 feet, culminating in an SSI certification that opens deeper dive sites and some advanced courses.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Train for dives down to 130 feet
The course covers deep‑dive limits from 60 to 130 feet so you learn the procedures and considerations specific to the greater depths where narcosis and gas consumption require close planning.
Earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty
Completion awards the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification, a credential that expands where you can dive and serves as a prerequisite for some advanced training.
Plan dives with computers and gas calculations
The curriculum emphasizes dive‑planning skills, including how to use dive computers and calculate gas consumption so your deeper dives are measured and safe.
What the day feels like
What the course actually feels like
Expect a blend of classroom instruction and hands‑on open‑water dives over two days: study the theory and planning tools on shore, then apply those skills in supervised deep dives that reinforce computer use, gas management and decision‑making at depth.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course is delivered over 2 days.
Expect classroom sessions and open‑water dives; the curriculum includes instruction on using dive computers and performing gas consumption calculations, so you should bring or have access to a dive computer as appropriate.
You must already hold an Open Water or Junior Open Water certification and be at least 15 years old to participate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How deep does the course train me to dive?
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty trains you to plan and conduct dives between 60 and 130 feet.
How long is the course?
The course runs over 2 days.
What certifications do I earn on completion?
Upon completion you earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification.
Are there age or certification prerequisites?
Yes — you must be at least 15 years old and hold an Open Water diver or Junior Open Water certification before enrolling.
What skills or equipment are emphasized?
The course emphasizes dive planning, the use of dive computers and gas consumption calculations to safely manage deeper dives.