SPECIALITY DIVE COURSES

Speciality Courses Currently on Offer

Deep Diver | Digital Underwater Photographer | Enriched Air Diver | Equipment Techniques | Night Diver | Peak Performance Buoyancy | Science of Diving | Search and Recovery Diver | Underwater Navigator | Wreck Diver

Why take it?
Some of the best dive sites are found deeper — wrecks resting below 18m, unique marine life, or simply the adventure and challenge of exploring further. Deep diving requires proper training to ensure safety and enjoyment.

Duration: 24 hours over 3 days

  • 3 X dives

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 15 years

  • Advanced Diver certification

  • 80% pass on written exam (SSI only)

Course Focus:

  • Diving techniques for 18–40m depths

  • Equipment adjustments for deep diving

  • Planning & executing three deep dives in various environments

  • Optional: Combine with Enriched Air Diver for extended dive times

Cost: R3 100* SSI
*Excludes boat charter fees

Why take it?
Share the magic of your dives with stunning underwater photography — from point-and-shoot to DSLR, this course will sharpen your skills while protecting the marine environment.

Duration: 12 hours over 1–2 days

  • 1 pool dive & 2 shore dives

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 12 years

  • Open Water (Junior) certification

  • 80% pass on written exam (SSI only)

Course Focus:

  • Choosing the right underwater camera system

  • Three core principles for great underwater shots

  • Reef-friendly diving practices

  • Optional: Combine with Peak Performance Buoyancy for even better results

Cost: R3 100* SSI
*Excludes boat charter fees

Why take it?
Enjoy longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals — perfect for dive trips with multiple dives over consecutive days.

Duration:

  • Online theory work
  • 1x in classroom session

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 12 years

  • Open Water Diver certification

Course Focus:

  • Planning dives using enriched air

  • Oxygen exposure management

  • Analysing gas mixes & setting dive computers

Additional Gear: Personal dive computer reccomended

Cost: R3 100* SSI
*Excludes optional open water dives

Why take it?
Gain confidence in your scuba equipment — from choosing the right kit to maintaining it for safety and performance.

Duration: 12 hours over 2–3 days

  • Classroom session & study questions

  • Practical: DV & BC servicing

  • Practical: Compressor operation

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 15 years

  • Advanced Diver certification

Course Focus:

  • Selecting the best Total Diving System

  • Basic repairs & maintenance

  • Understanding professional servicing requirements

Cost: R3 100* SSI
*Includes online manual, lecture & assignment (no water sessions)

Why take it?
Discover a new underwater world after sunset — see familiar dive sites in a completely different light.

Duration:

  • 2 open water dives

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 12 years

  • Open Water (Junior) certification

Course Focus:

  • Night dive planning, procedures, and problem-solving

  • Buoyancy control at night

  • Navigation & communication in low light

  • Identifying nocturnal marine life

Additional Gear: Dive light required

Cost: R3 100* SSI
*Excludes boat charter fees

Why take it?
Mastering buoyancy transforms your diving — conserve air, move effortlessly, and interact gently with marine life.

Duration: 5 hours over 1–2 days

  • 1 pool dive & 2 open water dives

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 10 years

  • Open Water (Junior) certification

Course Focus:

  • Perfecting weight and trim

  • Streamlining for minimal effort

  • Hovering in both vertical & horizontal positions

Cost: R3 100* SSI
*Excludes boat charter fees

Why take it?
Deepen your understanding of dive theory — essential for anyone looking to go pro.

Duration: Theory only (no dives)

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 15 years

  • Open Water Diver certification

  • 80% exam pass rate

Course Focus:

  • Diving physics & physiology

  • Decompression theory

  • Aquatic environment awareness

  • Prerequisite for SSI Divemaster

Cost: R3 699* SSI
*Includes online manual & lectures

Why take it?
Learn practical skills for finding and retrieving lost items underwater — from small tools to larger objects.

Duration: 24 hours over 2–3 days

  • 2 open water shore dives

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 12 years

  • Open Water (Junior) certification

Course Focus:

  • Search patterns & planning

  • Lift bag use & recovery methods

  • Limited visibility search techniques

Additional Gear: SMB & reel required

Cost: R3 100* SSI

Why take it?
Develop precision in underwater navigation — essential for shore dives in low-visibility conditions.

Duration: 10 hours over 2 days

  • 2 shore dives

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 12 years

  • Open Water (Junior) certification

  • 80% exam pass rate (SSI only)

Course Focus:

  • Compass & natural navigation

  • Relocating submerged objects

  • Underwater map making

  • Estimating distances

Cost: R3 100* SSI

Why take it?
Explore the history, marine life, and mystery of wrecks — while learning how to do it safely.

Duration: 24 hours over 3 days

  • 2 open water dives

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 15 years

  • Advanced Diver certification

  • 80% exam pass rate (SSI only)

Course Focus:

  • Wreck research & exploration

  • Hazards & safety techniques

  • Wreck diving equipment considerations

  • Planning and executing wreck dives

Cost: R3 100* SSI
*Excludes boat charter fees