Advance Your Skills with SDI Specialty Diving Classes in Ormond Beach
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (6 hours per day)
Fitness Level
Divers should be in good health with basic swimming skills and endurance for multiple dives.
Overview
Elevate your open water diving with SDI Specialty Classes in Ormond Beach, Florida. Over two days, learn advanced underwater photography, deep diving, and navigation skills to unlock new ocean adventures.
SDI SPECIALTY CLASSES
Ages 15+ • 2 Days (6 hours per day)
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About This Adventure
Elevate your diving skills with this immersive 2-day specialty course designed for open water divers. Explore diverse topics like underwater photography, deep diving, and navigation, while gaining valuable knowledge and experience. Perfect for those eager to advance their training and discover new underwater adventures.
Develop your skill set beyond open water diver!
Duration
2 Days 6 Hours per day
About
Specialty classes develop the diver’s skill set beyond the open water diver and give them a foundation in other areas of diving.
Who this course is for:
- Open water scuba divers who wish to expand their diver knowledge and skill set.
- Open water scuba divers who would like to advance their dive training.
Course prerequisites:
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent
- Minimum age 15 (10 with parental consent)
Here are some of the options: Photography, Deep, Dry Suit, Limited visibility/Night, Peak Advanced Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Full face mask, Side-mount, Solo, Underwater Navigation, equipment specialist, Boat, Drift, Hunter Gatherer and Wreck Diver.
Adventure Tips
Check Your Equipment Beforehand
Ensure all dive gear is serviced and fits properly before the course to maximize your time underwater.
Stay Hydrated and Rested
Diving requires good physical condition; drink plenty of water and get a restful night’s sleep before each day.
Master Buoyancy Control
Focus on buoyancy skills during confined water sessions to improve efficiency and safety during advanced dives.
Plan Your Navigation Strategy
Practice underwater compass use and natural navigation cues to confidently handle open water navigation challenges.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Southern stingray
- Brazilian snapper
History
Ormond Beach diving benefits from Florida’s long history of shipwrecks and protected reefs, fostering a vibrant dive culture.
Conservation
Local dive schools promote responsible diving practices to protect fragile coral reefs and marine habitats in the region.
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Adventure Hotspots in Ormond Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Full Scuba Gear Set
Includes mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, BCD, wetsuit—critical for practical dive training.
Underwater Camera or Housing
For specialty photography course, having gear ready boosts hands-on learning.
Dive Computer
Helps monitor depth, time, and safety stops during deep and navigational dives.
Compass
Essential for navigation specialty to practice underwater directional skills.