PADI Deep Diver® Specialty Course

PADI Deep Diver® Deep DiveExplore the Ocean's Mysteries: Professional Instructors Lead You to Challenge 40 Meters, Diving into WWII History at Okinawa's USS Emmons

Want to explore the legendary USS Emmons shipwreck? This course is your only ticket to these deep blue relics.

The PADI Deep Diver Specialty course will take you beyond the limitations of introductory and advanced levels, safely descending to the recreational diving limit of 40 meters. In Okinawa, we will train at the famous USS Emmons shipwreck site. This is not just about increasing depth, but a comprehensive upgrade of your diving skills, gas management, and mental fortitude.

Since the hull of the USS Emmons lies at a depth of approximately 36-42 meters, a regular AOW certification can only reach the top of the vessel. This course will teach you how to precisely manage gas and handle nitrogen narcosis, ensuring you explore this legendary shipwreck both safely and professionally.

Why choose the Deep Diver Specialty?

• Unlock USS Emmons: The USS Emmons is Okinawa's most challenging and stunning shipwreck. With this certification, you can fully explore this 106-meter long historical site.
• Master Gas Management: Learn in-depth about air consumption calculations in high-pressure environments, ensuring sufficient reserve gas in deep water.
• Handle Nitrogen Narcosis: Understand the physical effects of depth on the brain, learn to identify it, and safely manage it under instructor guidance.
• Precise Decompression Theory: Master safety stops and emergency decompression procedures, establishing a more rigorous concept of safe diving.
• Professional 1-to-2 Instruction: Considering the depth and currents of the USS Emmons, we provide a very high instructor-to-student ratio to ensure the most intensive safety monitoring at 40 meters.

The itinerary can be customized upon request.

All students who complete the course will enjoy exclusive discounts at our store, applicable to all activities and equipment purchases.

Advantages of PADI Courses

International Certification: PADI certification is universally recognized and can be enjoyed anywhere in the world.
Professional Teaching: PADI training, instruction, and certification ensure an excellent learning experience.
Progressive Curriculum: PADI courses are suitable for beginners to professional levels, offering progressive advancement without strict allocation requirements for comparative personnel.
Safety First: PADI always prioritizes safety, strictly adhering to safety standards for instruction.

Participant Eligibility Details

• Level: Holds a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW) or equivalent certification
• Recommended Experience: Due to the greater depth and potential currents at USS Emmons, good buoyancy control is recommended
• Physical Health: You must be in good physical health (PADI medical statement required)

Itinerary

7-14 days before the course starts

Knowledge Review: Use PADI's online materials for an interactive review of dive safety, planning, and equipment operation. The system will skip parts you already know based on your answers, allowing you to focus on forgotten knowledge points.

• PADI E-Learning kit will be sent to you
• Watch videos, read materials, complete quizzes
• After passing the online quizzes, receive academic certification

Day 1: Blue Cave Basic Training

• Meeting: Pick up equipment, check deep diving specific gear
• 2 Open Water Dives: Practice depth planning and gas management in the Blue Cave waters, observe the effect of depth on color

Day 2: USS Emmons Shipwreck Challenge

• Meeting: Head to the northern port for a briefing on the USS Emmons dive site and gas planning
• 2 Open Water Dives: Actual descent to 30-40 meters, observe the shipwreck remains and perform deep response tests
• Completion: Instructor confirms skill achievement, issues PADI Deep Diver Specialty certification

Cost Includes

• All venue and boat fees, instructor fees, equipment fees, air tank fees, and insurance fees
• PADI Deep Diver Specialty certification application fee

What do I need to bring?

1. Swimwear (recommended to wear under regular clothing before meeting)
2. Beach sandals
3. Towel
4. One ID photo  (digital file also acceptable *details will be provided later)
5. Must bring a dive computer (available for rent at the store)
6. If needed *please bring your own anti-motion sickness medication
   

Please note

• * No flying within 18 hours after diving.
• * If only one person ultimately attends the course - an additional fee of JPY 8,000 per dive / payable on site
• When booking, please accurately enter the English name, height, weight, shoe size of all participants, and the representative's mobile number. Submit your size information.
• Participants suffering from circulatory/respiratory diseases, high blood pressure, otitis media, epilepsy, diabetes, liver disease, pregnant women, or those who consumed excessive alcohol the day before/on the day are prohibited from participating in this tour.
• Please be sure to read and confirm the Health Checklist.
• Please confirm that you have read and agreed to the Cancellation and Refund Policy.
• Contact lenses may be lost in the water, daily disposable contact lenses are recommended.
• The instructor will take free photos for participants under safe conditions, and a download link will be provided after the activity.
• If only minors participate, a guardian's consent form is required.
• Children under 18 cannot participate alone.
• Our store may use photos from the activity for promotional purposes. If you do not wish for your photos to be used, please inform the instructor before the activity.