Details
The adventure begins before you enter the water.
Many exceptional dive sites are reached by boat. The SSI Boat Diving Specialty gives you the knowledge and practical experience to participate in dives from different kinds of vessels, including smaller dive boats and liveaboards.
Learn how to prepare for a boat dive, work within an organized dive operation, and enter and leave the water safely and comfortably. Academic learning is reinforced with supervised open-water diving.
With the right preparation, boat diving can open up offshore reefs, wildlife encounters, and entire destinations that are difficult or impossible to reach from shore.
Requirements
HSD Minimum Age
12 years*
Academic Sessions
1
Open Water Dives
2
Suggested Duration
5–10 hours
Maximum Training Depth
100 ft*
Final Assessment
Final exam
Class Prerequisites
Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent recognized certification is required before specialty certification is issued. SSI standards permit certain referral divers to begin academic training earlier.
Discover More by Boat
Expand your diving opportunities and become more comfortable with the procedures and responsibilities of a boat dive.
Plan & Prepare
Understand dive-day organization and prepare yourself and your equipment for diving from a vessel.
Boat Procedures
Learn what to expect on different types of boats, including safe entry and exit practices and onboard etiquette.
Safety & Awareness
Develop good habits for listening to boat briefings, following crew instructions, and staying aware of your surroundings.
Offshore Exploration
Discover marine environments and dive sites beyond the reach of ordinary shore diving.
Open Water Experience
Complete two open-water training dives and apply the techniques you have learned.
What Will I Need?
- Appropriate scuba equipment and exposure protection for the dive site.
- Required SSI learning materials and completed course paperwork.
- Transportation and any boat charter booking required for training dives.
- Any additional site- or vessel-specific equipment identified by High Sierra Divers.
Course Fees
Please contact High Sierra Divers for current course tuition, digital training materials, boat charter fees, and certification costs.
The shop can confirm training locations, upcoming dates, and any additional equipment requirements before you register.