Top 6 Diving Specialties

By Scuba Diver Life

Whether you're edging toward a Master Diver rating or just want to broaden your horizons, these are the top specialties divers choose for continuing education.

  • Enriched Air Diver

    Hands down, this is the most popular PADI and SSI course. In this course you'll learn how to  stay down longer, dive again sooner, analyze O2 in the tank, and the risks associated with using Nitrox. 

  • Dry Suit Diver

    This speciality expands your comfort zone by granting you access to some of the most frigid waters on the planet.  You'll learn the art of buoyancy control with a dry suit and safety procedures.

  • Deep Diver

    You'll open up an exciting new world when you learn how to manage air on deep dives, deal with nitrogen narcosis, and plan safety stops. Afterwards, you can drop down to the recreational limits.

  • Peak Performance Buoyancy

    Take your buoyancy to the next level. Learn to glide like a pro under water, how to trim and streamline your gear, determine your correct weight, and how to hover effortlessly in multiple positions. 

  • Wreck Diver

    Don't miss out on the thousands of wrecks in our oceans. This class teaches you safety considerations for diving wrecks, how to use lines and reels, and techniques to avoid kicking up silt.

  • Night Diver

    Both daunting and alluring, a new world presents itself when the sun goes down. Learn about navigating at night, how plants and animals change behavior, and how to use your lights safely.