The SSI Altitude Diving program provides you with the knowledge and skills you will require to safely dive at elevations above 300 metres.

If you dive in a body of water 300-3000 metres above sea level, then this qualifies as Altitude Diving.

Most dive computer algorithms & tables have been designed to plan dives up to 300 meters. During your Altitude Diving program, you will learn everything you need to safely plan dives at a higher altitude.

During this dry course, you will learn

• Techniques for planning & organising altitude dives
• Specialised procedures & techniques involved when diving at altitude
• Problems and dangers associated with altitude diving
• About specialised equipment & its use for altitude dives
• Safety stops and emergency decompression procedures to employ during altitude dives

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age is 10 years old.
• Minimum level of certification is SSI Scuba Diver (or equivalent) is required to enrol in this course at Aquatic Adventures.

With a minimum of 4 participants, this course costs: $250.00 per person

Private courses are available.

Course dates can be found on our Calendar, as well as on your MySSI app.  Please email us to enquire about other dates for this course if the listed dates don't suit.