{"product_id":"padi-deep-diver-specialty","title":"PADI Deep Diver Specialty – Katy, TX | OTA Scuba \u0026 Swim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"PADI Deep Diver specialty certification in Katy, TX. Four dives to 130 feet. $599.95 locally — or save $100 when completed on an OTA group trip. Contact us for details. 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Down to 130 feet. The credential that opens the door to technical diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pricing-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price-card featured\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eCourse Price\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"amount\"\u003e$599.95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-note\"\u003e+ boat surcharge \u0026amp; lake admission\u003cbr\u003ebilled separately\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ─── BODY ──────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deep Diver specialty is one of the most purposeful certifications in recreational diving. Not because 130 feet is a destination — most dives don't go there — but because the training forces you to understand what changes at depth: how gas behaves, how narcosis builds, how your body responds to pressure, and how to plan a dive that leaves you a margin for error. Divers who complete this course come up different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the prerequisite for PADI Tec 40, the entry point into technical diving. If you have ever looked at a twin-set rig and wondered what it would take to go further, this course is where that path begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt OTA, we teach this course at Lake Travis — real open water, real depth, and conditions that will make you a better diver than any wall or reef ever could. The lake is deeper than most people expect, the boat puts you over structure that matters, and the silt at depth will tell you the truth about your buoyancy in ways that open water never can. \u003ca style=\"color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/blogs\/the-fill-station\/how-to-become-a-better-scuba-diver-why-texas-lakes-make-you-ready-for-the-ocean\"\u003eThe lake tells no lies\u003c\/a\u003e — kick up that silt and you will know it instantly, and you will have to swim through it. That cloud hanging in the water in front of you is the same thing as the coral you would have just damaged on a reef. The lake teaches that lesson for free. If Lake Travis is where your schedule lands you, this is a legitimate course in a legitimate environment. That said — if you want to do it on a wall in 80-foot visibility with a triggerfish staring you down at 100 feet, we have Mexico trips for that. Book the trip and the course together and we will knock $100 off the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRIP DISCOUNT CALLOUT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trip-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003eSave $100\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot feeling a \u003cspan\u003elake dive?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe get it. This course can be completed at Lake Travis or Mansfield Dam — and it will be done right either way — but there is nothing quite like earning your Deep Diver certification on an actual wall in clear blue water. The Deep Diver specialty can be taught on almost all of our group trips, and if your schedule doesn't line up with a group departure, we can arrange a private course for far less than you would think. When you book the trip and the course together, the class is $499.95 instead of $599.95. \u003cstrong style=\"color: var(--gold);\"\u003eCall us for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn-trip\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eCall Us About Trip Options\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSE DIVES --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eFour Training Dives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Do Underwater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dives-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-num\"\u003eDive 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGas Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou and your buddy plan and manage your gas from the surface down — determining turn pressure, ascent pressure, and reserve. You establish your no-stop and dive time limits, practice controlled descent and ascent rates, and observe how color changes as depth increases. The dive computer stops being a gadget and starts being a tool you actually understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-num\"\u003eDive 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEffects of Pressure \u0026amp; Navigation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou document what pressure actually does to three physical objects at depth — not in a textbook, in your hand. You also run a compass navigation exercise with your buddy: one diver navigates away from the reference line, the other navigates back. At depth, with reduced visibility and elevated workload, navigation gets honest fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-num\"\u003eDive 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGas Narcosis \u0026amp; Emergency Decompression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlled exposure to narcosis — you compare task performance on the surface versus at depth and learn to recognize your own threshold. All gases are narcotic; oxygen is actually more narcotic than nitrogen, which means Nitrox does not reduce narcosis. This dive also includes an 8-minute simulated emergency decompression stop at 15 feet, with one minute breathing from an emergency air source. You leave this dive knowing what to do if the plan changes underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-card accent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dive-num\"\u003eDive 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Deep Dive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything comes together on a full underwater tour of the site — up to 130 feet. Controlled descent, underwater navigation, a proper safety stop, and a debrief that closes the loop on everything covered across the four dives. This is the dive that earns the certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eCourse Price Includes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get for $599.95\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Deep Diver e-learning (digital course materials)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll four training dives with PADI instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Deep Diver certification fee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeights and weight belt — no charge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax 4 students per instructor — no exceptions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- NOT INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eAdditional Costs to Plan For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Included in Course Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"not-included-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"not-included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ex\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull scuba kit rental — $100\/day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes BCD, regulator, cylinder, and dive computer. Divers taking this course should own their own equipment — if you need to gear up before enrolling, \u003ca style=\"color: var(--ocean); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-u\"\u003ewe can help with that.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"not-included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ex\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMask, snorkel, fins, boots, wetsuit\u003c\/strong\u003e — personal fit items, not available for rental. A wetsuit is required year-round; water temperature drops to 60°F or colder at depth regardless of season.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"not-included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ex\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrox fills — optional.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can dive Nitrox, but be aware: Nitrox limits your maximum depth to 100 feet, with an absolute maximum of 110 feet. If your goal is to reach 130 feet, dive air.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"not-included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ex\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMansfield Dam admission\u003c\/strong\u003e — $5\/day cash only, paid at the gate. Day 1 is shore diving at Mansfield Dam on Lake Travis — maximum depth 95 feet from shore.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"not-included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ex\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoat surcharge — Day 2\u003c\/strong\u003e — $65–$130\/diver depending on group size, plus gratuity. Day 2 we board the Giant Stride, which takes us to the deeper sections of Lake Travis. Not applicable on OTA trips.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"not-included-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ex\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood and water\u003c\/strong\u003e — the site is remote. No vendors on site. Bring everything you need for the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on local vs. trip pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth days of this course are at Lake Travis. Day 1 is shore diving at Mansfield Dam — $5 cash at the gate, maximum 95 feet from shore. Day 2 we board the Giant Stride to reach the deeper sections of the lake — add the boat surcharge and gear rental and you can see how the all-in cost adds up quickly. If your budget and schedule can flex at all, book the course and a trip together through OTA and the class drops to $499.95. You get a better course, a better experience, and you come home with a certification you actually remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e to book a trip and course together — group departures and private options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SCHEDULE --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eCourse Format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo-Day Course Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-day\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-learning + two training dives from shore.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete your PADI digital coursework before arriving. Day 1 is shore diving at Mansfield Dam on Lake Travis — $5 cash at the gate, no boat charge. Maximum depth from shore is 95 feet. PADI standards limit training dives to three per day maximum.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-day\"\u003eDay 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo training dives aboard the Giant Stride.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas narcosis and emergency decompression procedures, followed by the full certification dive to depth. Debrief and certification processing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-day\"\u003eOn a Trip\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule adapts to the dive site.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a Mexico or Caribbean trip, dives are integrated into the regular dive schedule. This is the format the course was built for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schedule-note\"\u003eAll schedules subject to conditions and site availability. Contact us to confirm current dates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- OTA DIFFERENCE --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhy OTA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Teach This Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ota-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ota-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Dives, Full Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePADI requires four training dives for this certification. We do four. Not three, not \"three with a checkout dive.\" Every dive counts, every skill gets covered, and no corners get cut to fit the course into a single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ota-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum 4 Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour students per instructor is an OTA standard, not a PADI requirement. PADI allows significantly larger groups with assistants. We don't. At depth, supervision matters more than anywhere else in recreational diving. Small classes are not a marketing point here — they are how we choose to teach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ota-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructor-Led, Not Divemaster-Led\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery training dive is led by a PADI instructor, not a divemaster. The person in the water with you at 130 feet is the same person responsible for your certification. That is how it should work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ota-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Gateway to Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever thought about technical diving, this is the card you need. PADI Tec 40 — the entry point into decompression diving — requires the Deep Diver specialty. We are ready to talk about what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Enroll\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat certification do I need to take this course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePADI Adventure Diver or higher — which includes Advanced Open Water. If you completed your Adventure Diver, AOW, or equivalent with SSI, NAUI, SDI, or any other recognized organization, that qualifies. You must be at least 15 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you hold only an Open Water certification, you would need to document proof of certification beyond entry level — at least two certifications total — plus 20 or more logged dives with documented experience in deep diving and underwater navigation. In practice, the clean path is Adventure Diver or AOW. Not sure where you stand? Contact us and we will sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrox certification is not required but worth noting: if you plan to dive Nitrox on this course, your maximum depth drops to 100 feet with an absolute maximum of 110. If reaching 130 feet is your goal, dive air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this course count toward Tec 40?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PADI Deep Diver specialty is a direct prerequisite for PADI Tec 40 — the entry-level technical diving course. Without it, you would need to document at least 10 logged dives to 100 feet or deeper to qualify, which most divers cannot demonstrate on paper. The card is the clean path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTec 40 also requires Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Rescue Diver, and a minimum of 30 logged dives. If technical diving is your goal, come talk to us and we will map out the full progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the local price higher than the trip price?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe train locally at Mansfield Dam on Lake Travis. Day 1 is shore diving — $5 cash at the gate, no boat charge, maximum depth 95 feet. Day 2 is aboard the Giant Stride: $65–$130 per diver depending on group size, plus gratuity. Add gear rental and the local version adds up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook the course and a trip together through OTA — group or private — and the class is $499.95 instead of $599.95. Contact us to put it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need my own gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll scuba equipment — BCD, regulator, cylinder, and dive computer — is available to rent as a complete kit for $100\/day. Weights and a weight belt are provided at no charge. Mask, fins, boots, and wetsuit are personal fit items and are not available for rental — you need to own these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, divers enrolling in the Deep Diver specialty should ideally own their own equipment. If you are at the point in your diving where you want a Deep Diver certification, your own gear means better fit, better buoyancy, and one less variable at 100+ feet. If you need to gear up before taking this course, come talk to us — we would rather help you get properly equipped than have you rush into it on rental gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more note: we can dive Nitrox on this course, but Nitrox limits your maximum depth to 100 feet with an absolute maximum of 110 feet. If reaching 130 feet is your goal, dive air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow deep does the course actually go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePADI standards require training dives between 60 and 100 feet minimum, with a maximum of 130 feet. You do not have to reach 130 feet to earn the certification — but the goal is to get you comfortable at the full recreational depth limit under supervised conditions. The final dive typically reaches the deepest point your site and conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a trip, reaching 130 feet on a wall is straightforward. Locally, Day 1 is shore diving at Mansfield Dam — maximum 95 feet from shore. Day 2 aboard the Giant Stride puts you over deeper structure where full depth is achievable. Your instructor will brief you before every dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I do my Deep Diver on the OTA Red Sea Eclipse trip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — and that might be the best possible way to earn this certification. The 2027 Red Sea solar eclipse trip is an OTA group booking, which means the $100 trip discount applies. The Red Sea offers wall diving, exceptional visibility, and the kind of depth that makes this course feel like what it is. Contact us to discuss how to add the specialty to your trip registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the certification depth mean for future diving?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing the Deep Diver specialty, you are certified to dive to 130 feet when diving with a buddy. That covers the full recreational depth range — there is no deeper recreational certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, when you dive with a guide on any organized trip, the guide covers the depth. You do not need to present your certification card to go on a deep dive with a professional. But having the card demonstrates that you have been trained at depth, which matters to serious dive operations — and to your own safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-strip\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Go Deeper?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour dives to 130 feet. The standard recreational depth limit. 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