Take the Deep Diver course in beautiful Philippines. This is the perfect next step for certified scuba divers who want to go beyond the limits of recreational diving and explore deeper underwater environments—between 18 meters (60 feet) and 40 meters (130 feet). Whether you’re fascinated by deep walls, underwater canyons, or shipwrecks, this course gives you the skills and confidence to dive deeper safely.
Our Deep Diver Specialty course in Puerto Galera is conducted over a weekend and includes four deep training dives. Learn how to manage air consumption, plan dives with no-decompression limits, recognize and handle nitrogen narcosis, and maintain perfect buoyancy at depth.
Puerto Galera is one of the best places for deep diving, offering clear waters, dramatic drop-offs, and abundant marine life. It’s the ideal location to earn your deep diving certification while experiencing some of the most beautiful dive sites in the country.
✅ 4 Deep Dives
✅ Weekend Schedule
✅ Starts at ₱17,500
✅ Includes PADI materials and certification
Go Deeper: Your Guide to the Deep Diver course
For certified scuba divers looking to push their limits and explore the underwater world beyond recreational depths, the Deep Diver Specialty Course offers the training, confidence, and skills needed to safely descend to 40 meters (130 feet). This course is a must for anyone who wants to experience deeper wrecks, dramatic walls, or rare marine life that can’t be found in shallower waters. Whether you’re working toward a professional diving path or simply want to unlock new dive sites, the Deep Diver course takes your scuba training to the next level.
To enroll in the PADI Deep Diver Specialty, you must first be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or hold an equivalent certification from another agency). This prerequisite ensures that participants already have a solid foundation in underwater navigation and deep diving basics, including one introductory deep dive. The Deep Diver Specialty builds on that experience with four deep training dives conducted over two days at open water sites that provide the proper depth range and conditions—such as steep walls, underwater pinnacles, or deep wrecks.
The course is available to divers 15 years old and above, making it accessible to young adventurers as well as seasoned divers seeking to expand their qualifications. Once certified, you’ll be able to dive to the recreational depth limit of 40 meters (130 feet), opening up a whole new range of underwater exploration possibilities.
One of the key reasons divers take the Deep Diver course is to learn how to manage the unique challenges of deeper diving. Descending beyond 18 or 30 meters affects everything from your buoyancy and breathing rate to color perception and mental clarity. During the course, you’ll learn how to recognize and manage nitrogen narcosis, which can impair your judgment at depth. You’ll also gain a better understanding of how increased pressure affects your body and equipment, and why gas management becomes even more critical during deep dives.
Another major focus of the course is dive planning. You’ll learn how to plan deep dives that stay within no-decompression limits, how to calculate air consumption rates, and how to use your dive computer or dive tables to track time and depth accurately. The importance of redundancy is emphasized, so you’ll also practice using backup air sources, SMBs (surface marker buoys), and spare lights. This hands-on experience builds the skills needed to dive confidently in more demanding environments.
The four dives in the PADI Deep Diver course are designed to give you real-world experience while being supervised by a professional instructor. Each dive introduces new concepts and allows you to practice safety techniques at increasing depths. You’ll descend along natural references like reef walls or wrecks, or along a descent line for better control. You’ll conduct timed tasks to observe how narcosis affects your response time and decision-making. You’ll also refine your buoyancy control, practice making safety stops without a visual reference, and simulate emergency procedures in case of gas depletion or rapid ascent.
We conduct our the Deep Diver Specialty courses in Puerto Galera, one of the top scuba diving destinations in the Philippines. Known for its vibrant marine biodiversity, clear visibility, and spectacular drop-offs, Puerto Galera offers the perfect environment for deep dive training. You’ll dive on stunning sites like Kilima Steps, The Canyons, or deep wrecks that lie beyond the reach of standard recreational dives. It’s a thrilling and rewarding place to master deep diving skills while enjoying one of the most beautiful underwater landscapes in Southeast Asia.
Our weekend course in Puerto Galera is priced from ₱17,500 and includes the four deep dives, PADI learning materials, instructor fees, and your certification card. Accommodation, transfers, gear rental, and meals can be arranged separately based on your needs and preferences. The program is ideal for Manila-based divers looking for a quick escape and a valuable upgrade to their scuba resume.
By completing the PADI Deep Diver Specialty, you’ll be better equipped to join dive trips that go beyond 30 meters—such as advanced wreck dives, wall dives, and liveaboard expeditions. It’s also a crucial prerequisite for those planning to pursue PADI Tec 40 or other technical diving courses. Whether your goal is adventure, career growth, or simply to see more of the ocean, deep diving opens a new world of possibilities.
If you’re ready to take the plunge and discover what lies beneath, the PADI Deep Diver course is your gateway to deeper exploration. Book your spot today and experience the thrill of going beyond the limits—safely, confidently, and under expert guidance.
🧪 What You Learn
The Deep Diver Specialty course equips you with essential knowledge and skills to safely and confidently explore deeper parts of the ocean—down to 40 meters (130 feet). Whether you’re diving along a vertical wall, investigating a deep wreck, or observing marine life rarely seen at shallower depths, this course prepares you to handle the unique challenges that come with deep diving.
📘 Theory (Knowledge Development)
- The effects of nitrogen narcosis and increased air consumption
- Planning dives with proper gas management
- Emergency decompression planning
- Use of backup gas sources and redundant systems
- How to manage buoyancy at depth
In the classroom or through digital learning materials, you’ll begin by exploring the physiological effects of deep diving, with special attention to nitrogen narcosis—a condition that can impair judgment and coordination as depth increases. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of narcosis in yourself and your buddy, and how to respond if it occurs during a dive.
The course also covers gas management strategies, a critical aspect of deep diving. Because your air consumption increases at depth, you’ll learn how to plan your dives with accurate air calculations, how to track your surface air consumption rate (SAC), and how to monitor your gas supply closely to avoid running low during ascent or safety stops.
Another important topic is emergency decompression planning. While all recreational deep dives are conducted within no-decompression limits, it’s essential to understand what to do in case of a delay or emergency that puts you near or past those limits. You’ll learn about emergency ascent procedures, how to use your dive computer or tables, and why slow, controlled ascents are crucial to diver safety.
The course also introduces the use of redundant systems, such as backup gas sources like pony bottles, and additional safety gear such as underwater slates, dive lights, and surface marker buoys (SMBs). These tools become more important the deeper you go, where help is farther away and conditions may be more unpredictable.
Buoyancy control is another major focus. Deep water adds complexity to buoyancy management due to increased pressure and gear compression. You’ll review advanced buoyancy techniques to maintain neutral buoyancy, conserve air, and reduce stress on your body and the marine environment.
🐠 Skills Practice Underwater
- Descending using reference lines
- Managing gas and bottom time within no-decompression limits
- Controlling neutral buoyancy in deep water
- Performing safety stops with or without a line
- Responding to signs of narcosis
During the four deep training dives, you’ll apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. You’ll practice descending along a reference line or down a natural slope, which helps control your descent rate and maintain buddy contact. You’ll also practice monitoring your gas supply, depth, and bottom time to ensure you stay within safe limits.
One of the most important skills is maintaining neutral buoyancy at depth, especially when natural light is limited and visibility can vary. You’ll also conduct timed tasks to observe the effects of narcosis firsthand, and practice making safety stops both with and without a visual reference.
By the end of the course, you’ll be a more confident, capable diver, prepared to explore the deeper parts of the ocean with safety, skill, and awareness.
Completing the Deep Diver Specialty course is a significant step forward in your scuba diving journey. It not only expands your depth range to the recreational limit of 40 meters (130 feet) but also builds your confidence, planning skills, and underwater awareness. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how depth affects your body, equipment, and dive behavior—while learning how to manage gas, buoyancy, and potential hazards like nitrogen narcosis. With both theory and hands-on experience, this course prepares you for more adventurous dives, from deep wrecks and drop-offs to advanced liveaboard expeditions. Whether you’re working toward professional diving goals or simply want to unlock new dive sites, the Deep Diver course opens the door to thrilling and responsible exploration beneath the surface.
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