SSI Altitude Diving Specialty – Dive Safely at Higher Elevations

Expand your diving knowledge with the SSI Altitude Diving Specialty Course. Diving at higher elevations presents unique challenges because reduced atmospheric pressure affects dive planning and decompression limits.

In this course, you will learn how altitude affects dive tables, dive computers, and decompression calculations. Proper training allows divers to safely plan and conduct dives in lakes and other dive sites located at higher elevations.

Altitude diving is ideal for divers who want to explore mountain lakes and other high-elevation dive environments while maintaining safe diving practices.

Course Price

$199 per student

Included

• Academic theory training

• Professional SSI instructor guidance

Not Included

• SSI digital learning materials: $100

• Boat dive or shore dive fees

• Scuba equipment rental

Course Schedule

Typical course duration: 3–6 hours

Training includes:

• Academic learning sessions

Students will learn altitude dive planning concepts, safety considerations, and dive computer adjustments for higher elevation environments.

Training Standards

Minimum Age: 10 years old

Maximum Training Depth:

30 meters / 100 feet

Prerequisites:

• Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

What You Will Learn

During this course you will learn:

• How altitude affects dive planning

• Adjusting dive tables for altitude

• Understanding dive computer altitude settings

• Decompression considerations at higher elevations

• Safe dive planning in mountain lakes

• Environmental considerations for altitude diving

Certification

After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Altitude Diving Specialty certification, which is internationally recognized.

This course prepares divers to safely conduct dives at high-elevation dive sites.

Explore Mountain and High-Elevation Dive Sites

Ready to dive in lakes and waters located at higher elevations?

Join our SSI Altitude Diving Specialty Course and learn how to plan altitude dives safely.

Reserve your spot today.