MONTEREY SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Into the Blue: Monterey’s 8‑Hour Deep Diver Specialty to 40 m
An 8‑hour, three‑dive Deep Diver course in Monterey that trains certified adventurers to dive confidently to 40 metres (130 ft); this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Into the Blue: Monterey’s 8‑Hour Deep Diver Specialty to 40 m.
Monterey’s kelp forests and steep submarine canyons take on a different personality when you push beyond recreational shallows. The Deep Diver Specialty (Three Dives) is an 8‑hour course that guides certified divers into deeper water, enabling dives to 40 metres (130 ft) amid canyon walls and hydrocoral formations—an intense, focused day of training and exploration for prepared divers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Progress to 40 metres / 130 feet
This Deep Diver specialty is designed to train and certify divers to operate confidently at depths down to 40 metres (130 ft), expanding the range of sites you can safely explore.
Submarine canyons and hydrocoral formations
The course concentrates on deeper local features—think submarine canyons and hydrocoral structures—places that reward deeper protocols with dramatic terrain and marine life encounters.
Certification and age requirements you must meet
Participants must be certified (Adventure Diver or beyond) and meet the class minimum age; certification information must be entered before confirming your reservation.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a compact, high‑focus day: classroom or shore briefing and paperwork, followed by three supervised dives that push beyond typical recreational depths, with instruction concentrated on deep‑diving procedures, planning and safety. It’s an instructional outing built to expand your comfort zone while keeping the pace deliberate and practice‑oriented.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring snacks, plenty of drinking water, a towel, sunscreen and a bathing suit for the day.
Equipment rental is not included in the dive package; if you aren’t bringing your own gear, arrange rentals via the operator’s rentals page before adding the dive or class to your cart.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Deep Diver Specialty course?
The course runs approximately 8 hours.
To what depth will I be trained to dive?
The course enables dives to depths down to 40 metres (130 feet).
What are the age and certification requirements?
Divers in the class must be at least 15 years old and hold Adventure Diver certification or higher; certification information must be entered before confirming your reservation.
Is equipment rental included with the dive package?
No—equipment rental is not included. If you need gear, check the operator’s rentals page and arrange rentals after adding the dive or class to your cart.
How is payment handled?
A required deposit reserves your dive; the remaining balance is paid directly to your instructor at the time of the dive, and payments can be made in cash, Venmo, or money transfer.
What should I bring for the day?
Bring snacks, lots of drinking water, a towel, sunscreen and a bathing suit.