Boat Diving

The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of the best ones can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats safely and with confidence. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world and fill your day with diving away from the crowds. Using online training and open water diving sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal craft and liveaboards. Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification. Get started today. 

Prerequisites for Boat Diving

• Certification prerequisites: Minimum Open Water Certification
• Minimum age is 15
• All persons under the age of 18 require parent/guardian signature for participation.
•  Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied with a parent/guardian over the age of 18.
• Successfully complete the fitness to dive questionnaire. Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For Example: heart disease, asthma, or epilepsy. Cost of diving medical is not included. A medical is only required if you answer yes to any of the following questions on this form.
  
  

Course Includes

• 2x Dives
  
  
• Online Theory
  
  
• In person academic session
  
  
• Completion over one day (duration approx. 5-10hrs)
  
  
• Max depth 30m/100ft

Exclusions

• Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots
  
  
• Diving equipment e.g., Tank, Regulator, Gauge, BCD, Weights and Wetsuit.

• Sunscreen
• Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Boots
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Lunch
• Mobile Phone
• Completed paperwork with Parent/Guardian signature if required. (Contact our shop staff if you are unsure)
• Open Water certification card
• Diving equipment e.g., Tank, Regulator, Gauge, BCD, Weights and Wetsuit (can be rented on the day) 

For a single no-decompression dive, a minimum prefight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested. (Including pool and shallow water immersions)

For multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum prefight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested. Dive Newcastle recommends 24 hours to err on the side of safety. 

For dives requiring decompression stops, 24 hours minimum is recommended. 

To err on the side of safety, many divers plan a 24-hour surface interval or longer and spend their time exploring topside attractions.

All divers and students need to follow the recommendation given by the manufacturer of the dive computer regarding No-Fly Times and should always take the most conservative approach regarding flying after diving. Waiting longer before flying when possible after diving and exploring the top side during this period is always your best approach. This information is discussed further and in more detail during your dive course.