Begin your scuba diving journey with SSI
In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.
SSI Basic Diver
$120.00
SSI Basic Diver: Take Your First Real Step Underwater
Want more than just a quick dip? The SSI Basic Diver program is the perfect “bridge” for those who want a deeper introduction to scuba diving without committing to a full multi-day certification.
Think of it as Level 2 of your underwater journey. You’ll learn more skills, spend more time with our instructors, and dive deeper than a standard “Try Scuba” experience—all in just one day.
Why Choose Basic Diver?
While a standard “Try Scuba” is a guided tour, the Basic Diver program gives you a real taste of what diver training is like. You will earn a recognized SSI recognition card and gain the confidence to explore the blue under the direct supervision of a professional.
What’s Included in Your Experience:
Enhanced Learning: Dive deeper into the theory of diving with easy-to-follow digital materials via the MySSI App.
Skill Mastery: Practice essential scuba skills in confined water (pool or shallow lagoon) to build real confidence.
Two Open Water Dives: Instead of just one, you’ll enjoy two incredible dives at our favorite reef sites, reaching a maximum depth of 12 meters (40 feet).
SSI Credit: The best part? Your Basic Diver training counts as credit toward your SSI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification if you decide to upgrade within 6 months!
Facts and Training Standards
Minimum Age 10
Amount of Academic Sessions 1
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 1
Amount of Open Water Sessions 1
Maximum Training Depth 12 m / 40 ft
Duration: 1 Full Day.
Certification Prerequisites: Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites
Certification: SSI Basic Diver Digital Recognition Card
Your Day With Us:
1-Morning Briefing: Meet your instructor, get fitted for high-quality gear, and learn the “How-To” of breathing underwater.
2-Confined Session: Master the basics like clearing your mask and finding your regulator in a safe, calm environment.
3-The Main Event: Head out for two guided dives to see the marine life you’ve only ever seen on TV.
Don’t just see the reef—experience it like a diver.
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