Dive Specialty Courses

Below you will find many of the specialty courses that we offer. Specialty courses are designed to give you a more comprehensive course on a specific subject that you are interested in. Click on the pics below to find detailed information on the course. If you are looking for a course that is not listed here, contact us and we will help you find it!

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SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver
$199 (add-on for $99)
This specialty is designed to increase the open water diver’s understanding of the factors that influence buoyancy, and to train the diver how to use the means available to him as methods for controlling his buoyancy.

SDI Dry Suit Diver
$199 ​(add-on for $99)
This course allows the student to develop the knowledge and skills to properly use a dry suit. It will discuss the types of dry suits, accessories, maintenance and how to make basic repairs.

SDI Boat Diver
$99
The SDI Boat Diver Course covers the “how-to’s” of boat diving from how to board, proper boat etiquette, entry(s) and much more. The course will also introduce you to the various types of boats you may be diving from.

SDI U/W Navigation
$199 ​(add-on for $99)
During this course, you will review natural aids such as sand ripples or reef formations, which can accurately predict your route. Tools such as mechanical or digital compasses will help you unravel the challenge and teach the practical skills and techniques you’ll need to use them effectively.

SDI Deep Diver
​$199 ​(add-on for $99)
SDI’s Deep Diver Course is a must for any diver wishing to explore a little more, go a little deeper, and learn the risks and benefits associated with deep diving. to a maximum depth of not greater than 130 feet.

SDI Night/Limited Vizibility
$199 (add-on for $99)
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the open water diver with the procedures, techniques, and potential hazards associated with diving at night, or in limited visibility. You will become familiar with the use of dive lights, night diving techniques, and much more!

SDI Computer Nitrox Diver
$199 (add-on for $99)
Nitrox is a breathing gas that has a lot of benefits for both new and experienced divers. This course will cover the use of nitrox mixtures from 22 to 40 percent oxygen and how to extend your no-decompression limits!

SDI U/W Photographer
$199 (add-on for $99)
The SDI Underwater Photographer Diver Course is designed to introduce divers to the equipment, techniques and procedures necessary to take underwater photographs, and allow the student to experience and discuss many areas of interest to the underwater photographer.

SDI Search & Recovery
​$199 ​(add-on for $99)
This specialty is designed to acquaint the diver with special skills and techniques necessary to successfully plan, execute and evaluate a search and recovery dive. Become confident with reels, lift bags, and recovering objects!

SDI Sidemount Diver
$299
Our SDI Sidemount Diver Specialty is a must for any diver wishing to use this increasingly popular equipment configuration.  It teaches students how to safely utilize side-mounted primary cylinders as an alternative to the traditional back-mounted method. 

SDI Solo Diver
$279
SDI’s Solo Diving is the practice of self reliant scuba diving without a “dive buddy.”Solo diving, once considered technical diving and discouraged by most certification agencies, is now seen by many experienced divers and some certification agencies as an acceptable practice for those divers suitably trained and experienced.

SDI U/W Hunter & Spearfishing
$199 (add-on for $99)
Learn Spearfishing from the pros! You will learn how to choose and use a speargun, laws, rules & regulations and how to hunt fish! South Carolina offers some of the best spearfishing in the world. Just check out our pics!

SDI U/W Video Diver
$199 (add-on for $99)
Shooting underwater video is fun, exciting, and easy to learn. The SDI Underwater Video Diver Course is designed to introduce divers to the equipment, techniques, and procedures needed to plan and shoot underwater video with maximum safety. We will cover post editing too!

SDI Wreck Diver
$199 (add-on for $99)
Wreck diving can be one of the most exciting aspects of sport diving, however every effort must be made to maximize safe diving techniques. The SDI Wreck Diver Course will discuss the equipment and techniques commonly employed while wreck diving. 

SDI Wreck Limited Penetration
$299
 “Limited Penetration Training,”is defined as “swim through or within the ambient light of entry point,”. Your SDI Instructor will teach you how to safely plan and execute wreck dives in a fun and enjoyable way. You will learn how to use reels for guidelines, proper use of SMB's, and lift bags.