Self-Reliant Diver

Self-Reliant Diver

With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent diving, an experience diver can responsibly engage in dives without a buddy. Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone, but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you’ll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team.

Close-up of a scuba diver underwater, wearing a yellow helmet with a clear face shield, holding a camera, and dressed in black wetsuit with yellow accents.

  • Skills you will learn:


    • Performing an air consumption rate swim to gather information for later calculation

    • Switching to a redundant air supply system during simulated emergency situations

    • Swimming without a mask

    • Navigating to various points, including your exit

    • Using a DSMB

    • And more!

  • Prerequisites:


    • Advanced Open Water Diver

    • At least 18 years old

    • 100 logged dives

    • Completed Diver Medical Form

  • Course Requirements:


    • Skills Assessment – Prior to starting this course, there will be a skills assessment with your instructor.

    • Online Academics

    • Open Water Dives – This specialty requires a minimum of 3 dives.

  • Cost: $450

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