PADI Specialty
PADI Deep Diver
PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course
Explore the wonders of the deep. Learn to plan and make deep dives in the 18–40 metre range, from our dive boats.
- Duration 2 days
- Dives 4 deep dives from our boats
- Depth range 18–40 metres
- Prerequisite Advanced Open Water Diver
- Theory PADI Deep Diver eLearning
- Equipment Full equipment included
- PADI 5 Star dive centre – over 25 years teaching
- Full-time professional instructors
- All diving equipment included
What you'll do
Go deeper
Learn techniques for diving in the deeper range of 18–40 metres.
Plan deep dives
Gain experience planning, organising and making deep dives with your PADI Instructor.
Deep kit
Cover deep diving equipment considerations – computer and dive light included.
Wrecks next
Many shipwrecks lie in deeper water, making Deep a natural partner to Wreck Diver.
About the course
Explore the wonders of the deep. After your first few dives you soon want to go a bit deeper – there's something exciting and mysterious about depth, and the fun part of this course is the chance to explore it.
This is a two-day course with dives made from one of our dive boats. You'll learn techniques for diving in the deeper range of 18–40 metres, cover deep diving equipment considerations, and gain experience planning, organising and making deep dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.
Equipment: basic scuba gear plus accessories, a computer and a dive light. Materials: the PADI Deep Diver eLearning.
What's next?
Many shipwrecks are found in deeper water, so PADI Deep Diver is a natural companion to PADI Wreck Diver. Enriched Air Diver is also worth considering on your way to PADI Master Scuba Diver.
What's included
- PADI online learning
- Open water deep dives from our boat
- Full equipment
Choose your date
Pick a date and pay securely online. Questions before you book? Call 028 7083 2584 or email info@aquaholics.co.uk.
Where you'll train
- Aquaholics Dive Centre – 14 Portmore Road, Portstewart BT55 7BE. We'll confirm where to meet and your timings after you book.
What to bring
- Warm clothing for the boat
- A towel
- Water and lunch
Good to know
- You need to be an Advanced Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organisation).
- You'll need to complete the PADI medical questionnaire. If you answer yes to any question, you'll need a form signed by a doctor before your in-water sessions.
- Sea sessions depend on the weather and sea conditions. If it isn't safe, we'll contact you to rearrange.
- Bookings are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need first?
Advanced Open Water Diver or a qualifying certification.
How deep will I go?
The course covers diving in the 18–40 metre range.
Are the dives from a boat?
Yes – the dives are made from one of our dive boats.
What should I do next?
PADI Wreck Diver is a natural companion, and Enriched Air Diver is worth considering too.
