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Beginner Scuba Diving

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Become a certified diver

Start scuba diving and you will forever change the way you view the world. You will get to explore
a peaceful underwater world �lled with colorful marine life and breathtaking landscapes.

It is an incredible lifelong adventure and anyone from age 10 can learn to dive, making this safe fun
sport ideal for the whole family.

Learning to dive is much easier than you think, and the globally recognized Open Water Diver
program is the best way to learn.

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Get certified as a scuba diver

As an Open Diver Water, you will be able to dive anywhere you want, with anyone you want and
become part of a community of underwater explorers that others dream of joining. If you are short
on time or not ready to become an Open Water Diver, our Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, Indoor Diver
and Referral Diver programs are also great choices to learn how to dive. You can upgrade your
certi�cation easily and at any time to become an Open Water Diver, simply by completing some
additional training.

Learn how to scuba dive with SSI and begin your adventure today!

Try Scuba Basic Diver Scuba Diver

Discover the underwater world, go The SSI Basic Diver program is the The SSI Scuba Diver program
scuba diving in con�ned water and best way to discover what scuba provides all you need to go open
earn the SSI Try Scuba recognition… diving is like, try open and con�ne… water diving up to 12 meters deep

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Upgrade your training

Upgrade your training experience with a perfect match, the following programs can be combined
with your Open Water Diver training. Skills and experience are your ticket to dive the world’s best
dive sites. When you complete a certain number Specialty Programs paired with Logged Dives,
you’ll also automatically earn the SSI Recognition Ratings - Specialty Diver, Advanced Open Water
Diver and Master Diver. Start your SSI Specialty training right away and earn recognition on your
way to become a safe and comfortable diver!

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Dry Suit Diving

Become a dry suit diver and dive all year,

anywhere in the world. Join the Dry Suit Diving
specialty today and learn all the knowledge and
skills you need to safely and comfortably dive i…

10 10-15 2
Minimum Age Suggested Open Water
duration (h) Sessions

Enriched Air Nitrox

Extend your dive time, shorten your surface

intervals and spend more time exploring the dive
sites you love, with the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox
Specialty certi�cation program.

10 3-6
Minimum Age Suggested
duration (h)

Perfect Buoyancy

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The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is the best way

to improve your body position for relaxed dives,
lower your air consumption and increase your
bottom times. Take control of your enjoyment…

10 5-10
Minimum Age Suggested
duration (h)

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dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you
illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world
together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves.

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wildlife maps and specialist dives. Find top destinations for your training level and start scuba
diving today. Get inspired by our featured destinations and combine learning how to scuba dive
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