GULF COAST DIVERS
ADVENTURE IN EVERY BREATH
Step into the ranks of SCUBA Elite and become an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver. With this certification your exploring knows no limits. You now have the confidence and the ability to take on any dive that comes your way. This Certification is achieved with a total of 4 SSI specialty courses and 24 logged dives.
Check out our upcoming Specialty classes below to start your Journey!
Upcoming Specialty Classes
Night/Limited Vis. Class - October 25th
Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility.
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$150
Deep & Wreck Specialty Class - Nov. 21st
You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. This class will also go over diving different types of wrecks and safety measures to take while exploring them. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep & Wreck Diving Specialty certifications and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.
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$150
Shark Ecology Class
In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviours, why they are often misunderstood and how dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans and for divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and no doubt become an avid shark diver.
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$99
Navigation Class
In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive.