Decompression Diver – 40m/130ft – Tech Diving Course in Subic Bay
About the RAID Decompression Diver Course
The RAID Decompression Diver course is a complete entry-level training into technical diving.
- 3 cylinders: Air/Nitrox Bottom Gas and Decompression Gas
- Prerequisites: Deep, Nitrox, Sidemount /Twinset, plus 20 hours of logged dives.
- It may be combined with the sidemount or twinset diver course.
- 5 days to complete

Why become a tech diver?
Becoming a tech diver offers a multitude of advantages for those looking to take their diving skills to the next level. Technical diving requires intensive training and offers an unparalleled level of excitement and challenge. By extending the boundaries of dives, a tech diving course promises a sense of accomplishment and a unique opportunity for personal development.
With the proficiency and expertise gained through tec certification, technical divers can explore deeper depths for longer durations, using advanced diving equipment and techniques that are not available to recreational divers. This type of diving opens up a world of new opportunities, creating unforgettable experiences and moments of pure exhilaration. If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge, becoming a tec diver is the way to go.
What are the Decompression Diver course limits?
The Decompression Diver course serves as a gateway into the world of full tech diving. This level of tech certification enables divers to safely conduct accelerated decompression dives to a maximum depth of 40m (130ft).
You will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to plan and execute safe and effective deep dives, pushing back your boundaries and enjoying more time underwater. If you’re ready to take your diving to the next level, this tec diving course is the perfect starting point.
Tech diving course dives in Subic Bay, Philippines
All Decompression Diver course dives are conducted on exciting dive sites in Subic Bay, Philippines. The dive sites used during this course include the Landing Ship Tank, USS New York Armored Cruiser, F4 Phantom, Tabby aircraft, Lanakai wreck, and others.
How much does the Decompression Diver course cost?
Deco40Introductory Tech Diving to 40m/130ft depth.
$800certification Certification fee, gasses & boat costs additional
- 3-4 daysTech Diving Course
Deco50Trimix Diving to 50m/165ft depth.
$1250 Certification fee, gasses & boat costs additional
- 5+ daysTech Diving Course
Deco60Trimix diving with accelerated decompression to 60m/196ft.
$1250 Certification fee, gasses and boat costs additional
- 5+ DaysTech Diving Course
Nitrox Plus40m - 2 tanks - decompression
$600course Gasses and boat costs additional
- 3 DaysTech Diving Course
Decompression Diver40m - 3 tanks - decompression
$600course Gasses and boat costs additional
- 3 DaysTech Diving Course
Trimix Decompression45m - 3 tanks - trimix deco
$650course Gasses and boat costs additional
- 4 daysTech Diving Course
- maximum 3 per tec diving course.
- Scheduled tech courses will be run even if just one student
- Discounts available for group booking
- Private tech lessons are available at a 50% surcharge
- Courses can be scheduled to meet your requirements
- 25% non-refundable deposit to confirm attendance on the course
Tuition cost excludes course registration fees, as per the RAID website, and hosting dive shop fees covering tank rentals, nitrox/helitrox fills, and boat costs, as required. Tec instructor diving costs are split between students.
