SSI Deep Diver in Galapagos - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Deep Diver in Galapagos
Price: 14300 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Reach the recreational depth limit with the SSI Deep Diving specialty out of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. You master deep-dive planning, gas management and narcosis awareness to 40 metres at sites such as Cousins Rock and the drop-off at Beagle Rocks, where sharks and rays cruise the blue. You earn the SSI Deep Diving certification on completion.

What you’ll learn

Plan and execute dives to 40 metres within no-decompression limits
Manage gas reserves, turn pressure and ascent control
Identify and manage nitrogen narcosis
Build and follow contingency and emergency plans
Adapt for cool water and current at depth

Prerequisites

Minimum age 15
SSI Advanced Adventurer or equivalent
Comfortable with the planned depth progression
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Deep Diving digital academics
Progressive dives from 18 to 40 metres
Deep-dive planning and gas-management practice
Narcosis-awareness and ascent-control drills
SSI digital specialty materials
SSI Deep Diving certification on completion

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Deep Diver pathway

SSI Deep Diving certifies you to plan and conduct dives to 40 metres. It counts toward SSI Specialty and Master Diver recognition and works well with the Enriched Air Nitrox specialty for extended bottom times.

Where you'll dive in Galapagos

Deep dives run from Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz at depth-friendly sites: the terraced drop-offs of Bartolome and Cousins Rock and the deep wall at Beagle Rocks where pelagics appear in the blue. Cool water and current at depth demand careful planning.

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Getting there

Fly into Galápagos (GPS) · 24-30 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Planning & first descents

Deep theory plus progressively deeper dives toward 30 metres at sites like Cousins Rock.
Day2

To the recreational limit

Further dives reaching up to 40 metres with full planning and narcosis monitoring at Beagle Rocks or similar.

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Frequently asked questions

What depth does the SSI course reach?

It works up to the recreational limit of 40 metres through a progressive series of dives.

Where are the deep dives done?

Sites like Cousins Rock and Beagle Rocks offer the depth and the chance of sharks and rays in the blue.

Can I combine this with Nitrox?

Yes. Many divers add SSI Enriched Air Nitrox to lengthen bottom time on deeper dives.

What certification do I need first?

SSI Advanced Adventurer or an equivalent rating, plus comfort with the depth progression.

When is the best time to dive Galapagos?

Peak season is Jun–Nov, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (May, Dec) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Ecuador?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

24-30 hours · one-way fares around ₹100K-150K.

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