CHARLESTON WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Specialties: A Four‑Hour Descent into Charleston’s Underwater Curriculum
Choose from a wide range of SDI/TDI and PADI specialty dives — from deep and night diving to underwater navigation — in a focused, instructor‑led session useful for building skills or adding certifications.
Specialties: A Four‑Hour Descent into Charleston’s Underwater Curriculum.
Embark on an exhilarating, instructor‑led 4‑hour experience that offers a menu of diving specialties — from deep and wreck work to night diving and underwater photography — tailored for a range of skill levels and supported by eLearning and available rental gear.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A broad curriculum from buoyancy to wrecks
The program includes an extensive list of SDI/TDI and PADI specialties — everything from Advanced Buoyancy, Deep and Wreck to Night, Underwater Navigator, DPV and Underwater Photography — letting divers pick targeted skills or certifications.
Structured learning with eLearning options
Courses include eLearning where available and instructor time on the required dives; rental equipment and tanks are offered if you don’t yet own gear.
Specialty requirements vary — plan accordingly
Many specialties have their own prerequisites, number of dives and special equipment needs, so offerings can be tailored and discussed in depth to match your ambitions.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
Over roughly four hours you’ll engage with focused instruction and practical dives tied to the specialty you choose: eLearning prepares the concepts, instructors supervise the required in‑water training, and rental gear or tanks are provided if needed — all calibrated to the specialty’s specific demands.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your certification card and any personal dive gear you prefer; if you lack equipment, rental gear and tanks are available. eLearning is provided when available.
Instructor time on required dives is included, but dive charters and quarry admission fees are not included and should be arranged separately.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a specialties session?
The typical duration stated for the session is 4 hours.
Are eLearning materials provided?
eLearning is included if available for the chosen specialty.
Is rental gear available if I don’t own equipment?
Rental equipment and tanks are available if you do not yet have your own gear.
Are dive charters or quarry admission included?
Dive charters and quarry admission are not included and must be arranged or paid for separately.
Which specialties are offered?
A wide range is offered. SDI/TDI specialties include Adult and Child Emergency Care, Advanced Buoyancy, Deep, DPV, Night/Limited Visibility, Underwater Photography, Wreck and many others; PADI specialties include Boat Diving, Deep, DPV, Night, Enriched Air Nitrox, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Underwater Navigator, Wreck and others.
Do specialties have additional requirements?
Yes — many specialties have their own requirements regarding the number of dives and special equipment; these should be discussed with the instructor prior to booking.