Texas Scuba Academy
SDI Deep Diver Course
Open Water certifiedSDI Certified

SDI Deep Diver Course

Break past the 60-foot ceiling and explore wrecks, walls, and reefs down to 130 feet.

$249.95Enrollment Open
Students:
1
Max 10
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🌍 Dive anywhere
♾️ Lifetime cert
🗓 Private & flexible
📍 Local dive sites

SKU: TSA-SDI-SDI-DE

What's included

SDI eLearning and course materials
Personal instruction from a certified SDI Instructor
All required training equipment provided
Lifetime SDI certification, recognized worldwide
Flexible scheduling — we handle the pool location and gear

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalentBase certification required
Minimum age 1810 years old with parental consent

What you'll learn

Knowledge Development

History of dive tables and computers
Equipment needed for deep diving
Physics and physiology of deep diving
Emergency procedures for deep diving and first aid

Practical Training

Open Water Dive 1: test and check all equipment (depth gauges, bottom timers/watches, computers), get familiar with the area, descend to planned depth without exceeding pre-planned limits, dive at a depth limited to 30 metres/100 feet, and ascend to a safety stop
Open Water Dive 2: monitor depth, time, and air consumption and log all times on a slate, descend to planned depth without exceeding limits, execute a simulated emergency assigned underwater by the instructor, dive at a depth limited to 40 metres/130 feet, and ascend to a safety stop

Frequently asked questions

Two open water dives are required. Dive 1 goes to a maximum of 30m/100ft and Dive 2 goes to the full 40m/130ft limit. Both include specific skills and an emergency scenario assigned by your instructor.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Pool training — we handle everything

We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready for what's next?

Keep building your skills. Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step — we reach out within 24 hours to schedule.