The SDI Advanced Adventure course will give you an overview of five different SDI specialties. Two of the required specialties are the Deep Diver and Navigation Diver specialties which are the foundation of continuing diver education. The remaining specialty dives you can opt for include:

• Advanced Buoyancy Control
• Altitude Diver
• Boat Diver
• Computer Nitrox Diver
• Drift Diver
• Marine Ecosystem Awareness
• Many more!

This course is intended to introduce you to each of the five specialties selected; not complete comprehension of the chosen specialty. One dive from each of the chosen specialties may apply toward the completion of a specialty certification.

Who this course is for:

• Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skill set
• Any certified open water scuba diver who would like to advance in dive training
• Any certified open water scuba diver who would like to experience an introduction to SDI specialties

Course Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent*

*Note: Junior divers (10-15) can only take specialties approved for their age

Limits for Junior Divers:
Deep Diving: Maximum depth for divers 10-15 is 21 metres/70 feet
Dry suit; minimum age 12
Wreck: Limited penetration minimum age 15

What you can expect to learn:

• An overview of the SDI Deep Diver and SDI Navigation Diver specialties
• Basic insight to three other chosen specialties of your choice as an introduction to that specific area in diving

Some of the in-water skills include:

• Successfully perform skills listed for dive one of the three chosen specialties as well as both core specialties
  • Deep Diver open water dive
    • Test and check all equipment
    • Familiarization with dive site
    • Descend to planned depth, do not exceed any pre-planned limits
    • Dive according to plan at a depth limited to 30 metres/ 100 feet
      Divers between the age of 10 and 15 cannot exceed 21 metres/70 feet
    • Ascend to safety stop
    • Exit and log dive
  • Navigation open water dive
    • Establish a reference point, plan dive, and enter water from shore/boat
    • Practice out and back technique on surface
    • Squares and triangles on surface
    • Perform a square on the bottom
    • Perform a triangle on the bottom
    • Ascend to safety stop
    • Exit and log dive

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to experience several SDI specialties
• Continue diver education, skills, and knowledge
• Ability to enroll in and complete selected specialties
• After successful completion, the ability to enroll in the SDI Rescue Diver course

SDI Advanced Adventure Diver minimum requirements:

• Satisfactorily complete the appropriate SDI Advanced Adventure Diver Knowledge Quests with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor
• Complete all course requirements efficiently
• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

For student safety and enjoyment, our course size is limited to 6 students. 

Registration forms and waivers must be completed to participate.  You may complete these forms here online:  STUDENT PARTICIPATION FORMS

All students need their own eLearning account.  SDI eLearning fees ($144.15) are not included in the course fee and will be added to your cart at checkout.

You will earn 5% cash back credit on account (DG Doubloons Loyalty Program) with each purchase made at Dive & Glide Scuba!

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at least one week prior to the first class date.  Medical forms and waivers must be completed prior to participation.  Based on the answers you provide on your medical information form, you may be required to obtain physician approval to dive.

COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY IS IN EFFECT; PLEASE REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.  (Note: The non-refundable deposit fee for this course is $25).

Questions? Call (989) 486-3627

Course description courtesy of TDI/SDI.