James
Fantastic time!! I’ve been wanting to get my open water license for a while and the team at Oyster Diving were super helpful and supportive! I would fully recommend!
The lure of the deep is a siren call many divers long to answer. Our PADI Deep Diver course extends your maximum depth limit to 40 meters (130ft), opening up many new and interesting dive sites. This is often a favourite specialty diving course, allowing access to sites like the M2 wreck in Portland or shark dives in the Maldives.
The course includes four open water dives, completed over two days. These dives will cover techniques for diving in the deeper range of 18-40 meters, and you'll gain experience and knowledge in managing nitrogen narcosis. The first dive of this course can also count towards your Advanced Open Water Diver or Master Scuba Diver certification. You will start with eLearning to prepare for the practical skills, using PADI’s materials available on PC, Mac, or tablet.
Throughout the course, you will focus on the reasons for deep diving and understanding your personal limits. Practical sessions will help you get familiar with specialised deep diving equipment and deep dive planning. You'll learn how to manage your gas supply effectively and how to handle gas narcosis, along with other safety considerations essential for deep diving.
Due to the depth requirements, the course is conducted at Vobster Quay, a great diving lake in Somerset, known for it's depth, visibility and attractions. This site is approximately 5 miles from Frome and 4 miles from Radstock, with easy access from the M4 and M5.
Alternative sites include Chepstow (NDAC) or St Andrews Lake, with the possibility of completing dives on our club trips. Each location is chosen to provide the optimal environment for mastering deep diving skills.
Participants must be at least 15 years old and have a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher. This ensures you have the foundational skills necessary for the deep diving techniques covered in the course.
We offer an exceptional learning experience with highly qualified instructors who prioritise your safety and skill development. Our courses include comprehensive eLearning materials and all necessary equipment.
We provide flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability, with both weekend and weekday options. Additionally, we offer various dive locations, ensuring you get the best possible training environment.
To enrol in the PADI Deep Diver course, you must be at least 15 years old and hold a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher.
This ensures you have the foundational skills necessary for deep diving techniques.
The course fee includes PADI eLearning materials, all necessary equipment hire (with an option to rent a drysuit for an additional fee if you are qualified), four open water dives, and the certification fee.
Entry fees to the dive sites and additional air fills are not included.
The dives are primarily conducted at Vobster Quay, known for its suitable depth and conditions for deep diving training.
Alternative sites include Chepstow (NDAC) and St Andrews Lake.
Dives may also be completed on one of our club trips, depending on scheduling and conditions.
Preparation includes completing the PADI eLearning modules, which cover deep diving theory and practical skills. You can access these materials on your PC, Mac, or tablet.
This self-study component must be completed before the practical sessions.
Bring your PADI certification card, eLearning completion certificate, dive logbook, swimwear, towel, and any personal diving equipment you prefer to use.
Yes, in addition to the course fee, you will need to pay for entry to the dive sites (£15-£22) and for additional air fills (£5 each).
These fees are payable directly at the dive sites.
After completing the PADI Deep Diver course, you can dive to depths of up to 40 meters, unlocking access to many new dive sites.
This course also counts as one of the five specialty courses required for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification, the highest non-professional level in the PADI system.
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Upper Vobster, Radstock
Fantastic time!! I’ve been wanting to get my open water license for a while and the team at Oyster Diving were super helpful and supportive! I would fully recommend!
Having not dived for 5 years I was worried that I did not know how to set up the kit and do the dive basics. This course was perfect. I was able to ask all the questions I wanted and the instructor was calm and positive. I completed the course…
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