SDI Deep Diver Specialty
Why train with us?
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Low student to instructor ratios : 3 or 4 students per instructor both in the pool and ocean
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Our retail store is located downtown.
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Diving courses available all year-round. Private courses available.
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We teach children 10 years and older.
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Passionate team of Instructors and Divemasters who love to teach.
SDI Deep Diver Specialty Course | Dive to 40m with Confidence
At Diving Sports Canada, we are committed to providing the highest quality instruction and customer service. Our goal is to train, mentor, and support divers to become safe, skilled, and confident, ensuring years of incident-free enjoyment in the sport.
Unlike many dive programs that cut down on training time to reduce costs, we structure our courses to give you the time and attention needed to excel. This means more in-water experience, a higher standard of skill mastery, and greater confidence at depth.
What’s Included:
- SDI Deep Diver Specialty eLearning materials
- Basic rental equipment, including drysuit (if certified)
- 4 ocean dives over 1 full weekend
- Transportation from shop to dive site (limited seats available)
- Certification fees upon successful completion
What’s Not Included:
- Mask, snorkel, and neoprene gloves (must own; cannot be rented)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive computer, DSMB, compass, and dive light (required but not included; available for rental)
- Undergarment layers for drysuit training
- Any additional pool or ocean training if required → Private Training
Course Prerequisites:
- Advanced Open Water certification
- Nitrox Specialty certification
- Cold water or drysuit experience within the last 6 months
- Minimum 20 logged cold-water dives
- Dive computer required
Drysuit Training:
As we’ll be diving to a maximum depth of 40m/130ft, comfort and stress management are critical. If you have limited drysuit experience but wish to use one during the course, you will be required to complete additional drysuit training before starting.
→ Learn more about our Drysuit Specialty Course
Nitrox Training:
This course requires Enriched Air Nitrox certification to maximize bottom time and safety. If you are not already certified, you can add the Nitrox Specialty as part of your Deep Diver course. This includes two free Nitrox fills during your deep dives.
Equipment Rental:
Basic rental gear is included, but divers must have their own mask and snorkel. Dive computer, compass, DSMB, and dive light are required but not included; these can be rented separately. Nitrox fills are not included in course fees.
Course Description:
- eLearning for knowledge development
- 4 open water dives over one weekend
- Day 1: maximum depth of 30m/100ft
- Day 2: maximum depth of 40m/130ft
- All dives completed on enriched air Nitrox
- Digital certification card included; physical card available upon request (additional fee)
Transportation:
Transport from our shop to the dive site is available in our shop van (max 7 passengers). Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Standards:
We follow official SDI standards for Deep Diver training. You can review them here: → View SDI Deep Diver Standards
Cancellation Policy:
Please review our cancellation and rescheduling policy before booking: → View Our Policy
→ Reserve Your Spot for the SDI Deep Diver Specialty Course Now
Deep Diver Specialty Course in Vancouver
Go Beyond Your Limits – Safely and Confidently
Take your diving to the next level with our Deep Diver Specialty Course in Vancouver at Diving Sports Canada, the largest dive shop in Vancouver. Designed for certified recreational divers ready to explore depths beyond the Advanced Open Water limits, this course will train you to safely plan and execute dives as deep as 40m / 130ft. With highly experienced instructors, top-quality equipment, and a commitment to your safety, we ensure you leave with the skills and confidence to enjoy deeper diving adventures.
Over an intensive weekend in the ocean, you’ll refine your buoyancy, master advanced gas planning, and experience the effects of deeper depths such as gas narcosis and pressure changes. We’ll practice simulated decompression stops, problem-solving under increased pressure, and emergency protocols so you’re prepared for any situation at depth.
Unlike short, compressed training programs, our deep diving course gives you the time, guidance, and personalized attention needed to truly master these skills. With decades of combined teaching experience, our instructors provide hands-on training that ensures long-term diving success.
Who Is This Course For?
The Deep Specialty course is ideal for divers who:
- Have completed Advanced Open Water or equivalent certification
- Want to extend their depth limit beyond 30m to 40m / 130ft
- Are preparing for deep wreck, cave, or technical diving
- Already hold a Nitrox Specialty certification (required for this course)
- Seek advanced dive planning and emergency preparedness training
What You Will Learn
- Advanced gas planning techniques for deep dives
- Diving with a “soft” ceiling and emergency decompression procedures
- Effects of deep diving on the body and mind (narcosis, pressure changes)
- Emergency air source usage and problem-solving at depth
- Refining buoyancy and trim for deep environments
- Safety stop variations, including extended and simulated decompression stops
Commitment to Safety and Enjoyment
At Diving Sports Canada, we prioritize high-quality training over minimum requirements. Our courses are scheduled with the time it typically takes most students to master knowledge and skills, not just the bare minimum set by certifying agencies. We adapt our schedule to your progress, ensuring you complete the course fully prepared and confident.
Our instructors are transparent about your progress, and while most students finish on schedule, some may require additional pool or ocean dives before certification. This extra commitment ensures you become a safe, skillful diver, ready for future deep dives and advanced training opportunities.
Location & Contact Info
Diving Sports Canada
4578 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R5
Phone: (604) 694-1886
Email: customerservice@divingsports.com
