BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Bainbridge’s Deep Diver Specialty: Master the 130‑foot Zone
A focused, two‑day PADI Deep Diver Specialty course on Bainbridge Island — four instructor‑led dives to 40 metres/130 feet training you in deep dive planning, buoyancy and gas management.
Bainbridge’s Deep Diver Specialty: Master the 130‑foot Zone.
On Bainbridge Island, the Deep Diver Specialty condenses the skills and discipline of deep recreational diving into a compact, instructor‑led experience: four immersive dives that take students to depths of up to 40 metres/130 feet while teaching specialized equipment use, deep dive planning, buoyancy control and gas‑management techniques.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Work confidently to 40 metres / 130 feet
The course focuses on safe deep diving practices and prepares participants to operate at depths down to 40 metres/130 feet through supervised, progressive exposure across four dives.
Practical training: planning, buoyancy and gas management
Expect hands‑on instruction in deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures, buoyancy control and managing gas supply, plus recognition and management of gas narcosis and other deep‑dive safety considerations.
Four instructor‑led dives over two days
The specialty is delivered as four immersive dives across a two‑day schedule, giving time for skills practice, guided depth exposure and instructor feedback.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The Deep Diver Specialty is concentrated and practical: a short classroom or briefing component followed by sequential, instructor‑supervised dives that progressively introduce students to deeper profiles while emphasizing planning, buoyancy finesse and vigilant gas management.
THE DEPTH
Work confidently to 40 metres / 130 feet
The course focuses on safe deep diving practices and prepares participants to operate at depths down to 40 metres/130 feet through supervised, progressive exposure across four dives.
THE CURRICULUM
Practical training: planning, buoyancy and gas management
Expect hands‑on instruction in deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures, buoyancy control and managing gas supply, plus recognition and management of gas narcosis and other deep‑dive safety considerations.
THE FORMAT
Four instructor‑led dives over two days
The specialty is delivered as four immersive dives across a two‑day schedule, giving time for skills practice, guided depth exposure and instructor feedback.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Deep Diver Specialty is delivered over two days and includes four instructor‑led dives; schedule and specific dive days depend on operator planning and local conditions.
Training covers specialized deep diving equipment; expect to work with gear appropriate for deep profiles and follow the operator’s guidance on kit requirements.
Meeting locations are dive site dependent for each dive day; confirm exact meeting points with the operator before your course start.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Deep Diver Specialty take?
The course runs over two days.
How many dives are included?
You complete four immersive, instructor‑led dives as part of the course.
What maximum depth will I train to?
Training covers dives down to 40 metres / 130 feet.
What topics and skills are covered?
The course covers specialized deep‑diving equipment, deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures, buoyancy control, gas management and safety considerations including gas narcosis.
Where do we meet for the dives?
Meeting locations are dive site dependent and will be specified for each dive day.
Who operates the Deep Diver Specialty on Bainbridge Island?
The course is listed under Exotic Aquatics Scuba & Kayaking.