The SSI Altitude Diving program at Get-N-Wet Scuba is a specialty course that prepares divers for safe diving at elevations above 1,000 feet (300 meters). It teaches divers how to plan dives at altitude, including the adjustments needed to calculate bottom time, decompression stops, and other aspects of dive planning. This course is designed to be a one-night course with a certified instructor.

You'll learn how altitude impacts air density and how that affects breathing and decompression, techniques for calculating bottom time and decompression stops at altitude, and how to properly set and use dive computers with altitude correction settings — followed by in-water training to practice everything you've learned. Prerequisites: minimum age 10, and a Referral Diver certification (or above) from a recognized training agency. The payoff is safer diving at higher elevations, more confidence in challenging environments, and access to more dive sites, including high-altitude lakes and rivers.

What to expect

• A one-night course combining classroom instruction and in-water practice
• How altitude affects air density, breathing, and decompression
• Dive computer setup with altitude correction settings
• Prerequisites: minimum age 10; Referral Diver certification (or above)

FAQ

What's the prerequisite for this course?

A minimum age of 10, and a Referral Diver certification (or above) from a recognized training agency.

How long is the course?

It's designed as a one-night course with a certified instructor.

Why does altitude matter for diving?

Altitude changes air density, which affects your breathing and how decompression is calculated — this course teaches you to plan for those differences safely.

What dive sites does this open up?

A wider range of sites, including high-altitude lakes and rivers you couldn't safely dive without this training.