Deep Diver

The Deep Diver specialty is listed among Hammerhead Divers' available courses. It is relevant here given that Gordo Banks — one of Hammerhead's signature sites — is listed for advanced divers and involves open-water diving at depths that push the recreational limit. The Deep Diver specialty extends certified depth to 40 meters and covers the specific considerations that apply at greater depths: nitrogen narcosis, air consumption rates, no-decompression limit management, and equipment requirements.

The PADI Deep Diver course involves four open-water dives at progressively greater depths, with the deepest reaching 40 meters. Theory covers the physiology and planning considerations for deep diving, including how narcosis manifests differently in different divers and how to plan dives to minimize its effect. In the Sea of Cortez, where pelagic dives at depth are part of what draws experienced divers to Baja, the Deep Diver specialty has practical application beyond certification compliance.

Contact Hammerhead directly for scheduling, current pricing, and what specific sites are used for the deep training dives in Cabo.