PADI Altitude Diver
If you’re ready to discover a hidden world where few have ventured,
then the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you.
If you’re ready to discover a hidden world where few have ventured,
then the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you.
Course Costs
$169 — Class & Dives
Forms
As with all things, of course there is paperwork to be completed before your course can start. Please note any "Yes" on the medical form requires a doctor sign off prior to you entering the course. Both forms, the Medical and the form appropriate to your course, must be completed prior to the start of any course.
PADI Altitude Diver
Imagine descending below the surface of a clear mountain lake to explore a well-preserved wreck. Interested? Any time you scuba dive at an altitude higher than 300 metres/1000 feet above sea level, you're altitude diving. If you’re ready to discover a hidden world where few have ventured, then the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you.
What do I need to start?
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Altitude Diver course.
What will I do?
Learning to adjust your dive plan for the reduced surface pressure at altitude is an important part of the course. You'll complete two scuba dives and learn:
- Altitude dive planning, organization, procedures and techniques.
- How to adjust your dive computer for altitude diving or calculate altitude dive profiles using the RDP Table or eRDPMLTM.
- How to avoid problems and handle emergency situations, if they occur, at altitude.
What scuba gear will I need?
Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you may need a dry suit for the cool water. Your PADI Instructor may suggest additional equipment depending on the dive site features and visibility.