SANTORINI SCUBA ACADEMY

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

Discover the magic of scuba diving for the very first time with our Try Scuba experience in Santorini — the perfect introduction to the underwater world.This beginner-friendly program is designed for those with little or no diving experience and offers a safe, fun, and unforgettable first dive under the direct supervision of a certified instructor. You’ll learn the basic skills and concepts needed to feel comfortable underwater before heading out to explore.Your adventure takes place inside Santorini’s breathtaking caldera, where we visit a unique volcanic reef teeming with Mediterranean marine life. This incredible setting offers calm conditions and stunning underwater landscapes, making it ideal for first-time divers.The total duration of the experience is approximately 3 hours, and everything is included to ensure a smooth and enjoyable session. Within this time, you will take part in a detailed briefing, get fully equipped with all necessary scuba gear, and complete your guided dive.By the end of your experience, you’ll not only have taken your first breaths underwater but also gained a true sense of what scuba diving is all about—leaving you excited to continue your underwater journey.Your diving adventure starts here.

Our training center in Santorini hosts the SSI Dive Guide & Divemaster program, a comprehensive professional event for divers who want to develop their skills and take the next step in their career. Through structured training, hands-on experience in real-world conditions, and guidance from certified instructors, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to lead dives safely, professionally, and responsibly. The program covers both theoretical training and the operational operation of a dive center. Santorini, with its unique underwater landscape, offers the ideal environment for high-level training. If you are ready to move from the level of diver to the level of professional, this is your time.

SSI's Stress and Rescue Diver Specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, how to prevent accidents, and learn practical techniques for conducting rescues and providing emergency care. With a combination of practical pool and open water sessions, you'll be well prepared and confident in handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you'll earn SSI's Stress and Rescue Diver Specialty certification.