Taucher-Zentrum Planet Scuba

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification. The start into the hobby of diving always begins with an orientation, where you will learn everything you need to know to start the course in a relaxed manner. Prerequisite for all courses is a diving medical certificate, which should be sent to us by e-mail for registration (if we do not already have it): - Theory 3x & practical lessons 6h pool + 4 open water dives - Accompaniment by one of our diving instructors - Digital training documents according to SSI - Logbook inserts - Printed certification - Tank & weights for all training dives - Rental equipment - 1 month free membership in the Planet Scuba Club (without AquaMed-Card) And what else you need: - Meals - Travel (we will be happy to help you find a ride)

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in the pool without a care in the world and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba certification card and can hardly wait for your next dive. There are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

You are between 8 and 14 years old and would like to take your first breaths under water? Prerequisite: At least 8 years old - swimming ability Prerequisite for all courses is a completed medical questionnaire (there must be a "no" everywhere) or a medical certificate from a diving doctor. Time frame: 1 evening instruction & pool (approx. 3 hours) Included in the course price: - Theory introduction & practical lessons - Accompaniment by one of our diving instructors - Entry to the swimming pool - Equipment

In this exciting SSI Mermaid course you will learn to swim like a mermaid or merman! This training will give you the knowledge and skills to have the best possible experience in the water, feel really comfortable in the water and make the best use of your equipment. After your certification as an SSI Mermaid, the next logical step is to continue your adventures in the sea! With just two more open water sessions, you can upgrade to SSI Ocean Mermaid. Start today!

Diving skills easily become rusty and after a while you lose confidence in your own abilities. An SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and back to your old strength in no time at all. In the refresher course, you repeat and practise the diving skills from your Open Water Diver program under the guidance of an SSI professional. However, a scuba skills update is not only a relaxed way of refreshing your diving skills, but often also a prerequisite for resuming diving training after a break. If you don't want to worry about your skills on your diving vacation and would rather enjoy the underwater world instead, take the course shortly before your trip. The course is also ideal for Open Water Diver students to consolidate their diving skills before open water dives. The flexible course duration allows you to take your time and concentrate on your weaknesses.

Have you ever wished you could swim like a mermaid or a merman? Then join the SSI Try Mermaid course and make your dreams come true! Gain your first experience as a mermaid or merman with an SSI Professional in the pool/limited open water. Learn basic skills such as swimming with a monofin and earn your SSI Try Mermaid recognition card. It's the perfect pre-program for our SSI Mermaid course. Start today!

In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviours, why they are often misunderstood and how dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans and for divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and no doubt become an avid shark diver. Start today!

The SSI Snorkel Diver course lets you discover the fish in you! It's the perfect way to learn to snorkel, gain courage and confidence in the water and explore the fascinating underwater world and its marine life. You don't need to be an experienced swimmer to take part in the Snorkel Diver course and there is no minimum age requirement. You just need to feel comfortable in the water, be able to maintain your buoyancy and be ready to start the adventure of a lifetime! This course will familiarize you with the equipment and skills for your snorkeling experience and you'll even earn your SSI Snorkel Diver endorsement card!

React Right is SSI's emergency first responder course and provides the knowledge and practical skills to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible course, you can choose your subject areas, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR and stabilization techniques. You will learn more about administering emergency oxygen and using the defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theory and practical exercise scenarios, this course will give you important tools and confidence to provide emergency assistance. Once certified, you will be able to act as a first aider, administer first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today!

Junior OWD Course/Junior Open Water DiverFor us, getting started in recreational diving always begins with an orientation session, where you’ll learn everything you need to know to start the course with confidence.OWD-Basic Beginner Course:In this course, which consists of 6 pool sessions, 3 theory evenings or self-paced e-learning, and 4 open-water dives, you’ll learn everything you need to know to be able to dive independently by the end of the course.Price: €559 (plus ABC equipment—mask, snorkel, booties, and fins—which must be purchased separately)OWD – Comfort Beginner Course: This is our comfort package—enjoy the course in absolute comfort with the best diving equipment the market has to offer. By Pool 5, you’ll have the option to purchase this equipment or switch to the basic gear and complete the remaining dives with it. A special offer will be presented to you during the orientation. In this course, we make you 3 promises.Delivering the highest level of quality (safety and well-being are our top priorities)We’ll turn you into a fully qualified diver—we won’t leave you on your own after your OWD; we’ll continue diving with you• Price: 899 euros, no additional costs!• OWD – Deluxe Beginner Course:In this package, we offer you personal training. Individual appointments can be arranged.6 pool sessions, 3 theory sessions; additional pool sessions available if necessary; €60 per sessionIn this course, you’ll once again have the opportunity to enjoy completing the course in absolute comfort—with the best diving equipment the market has to offer. By Pool 5, you’ll have the option to purchase this equipment or switch to the basic gear and complete the remaining dives with that equipment. A special offer will be presented to you during the orientation. The open-water dives will be conducted at the dive destination of your choice.• Price: €799 (plus travel expenses)A medical certificate for recreational diving is required for all courses; please email it to us upon registration (if we do not already have it on file).Included in all course prices:• Theory and practical instruction• Guidance from one of our dive instructors• Digital training materials according to SSI• Logbook inserts• Printed certification card• Tank and weights for all training dives• Rental equipment• 1 month of free membership in the Planet Scuba Club (excluding the AquaMed Card)And here’s what else you’ll need:• Meals• Transportation (we’re happy to help you find a ride)

Take an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course if you want to shorten your surface intervals and extend your dive time. You'll spend more time exploring your favorite dive sites instead of waiting! With the course you will expand your diving knowledge to plan safe dives with enriched air mixtures up to 40% oxygen. After completing the course, you will receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for 32% or 40%.

As a dry suit diver you can dive warm and comfortable in cold waters all year round. Only dry suit diving opens up the special underwater landscapes of cold water to you: dives on the icebergs in the remote Arctic or fascinating places teeming with life despite the cold. Dry suits are also great if you dive several times a day. Instead of struggling to get out of the cold, wet wetsuit each time, the dry suit diver simply leaves his suit on. The best way to dry suit dive is the SSI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course. Here you will gain the necessary knowledge and learn all the skills you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. This includes how to use the special equipment and how to deal with difficult situations and problems with the dry suit. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification.

This specialty course provides you with the knowledge and advanced skills you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You will learn the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques, estimating distances, leaving and returning to a given point and simple navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine navigation techniques to optimize your diving experience. All of this will sharpen your underwater observation skills, increase your diving safety and help you get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

As a deep diver, you have the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's best dive sites and most popular marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. In a balanced combination of theory sessions and open water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty course will teach you everything you need for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn how to plan and safely conduct your deep diving adventures and how to get the most out of your deep dives with the help of dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training courses, making it the next logical step in your diving education.

Do you want to get the most out of your dive time and have real fun underwater? Then discover diving with a DPV/dive scooter. In this course, you’ll learn the skills and procedures needed to safely plan and conduct these dives. You’ll learn the specific precautions for using dive scooters/DPVs, how to maintain contact with your dive buddy, monitor your other equipment, and safely enjoy this new diving experience with the DPV! Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving Specialty certification and will be able to dive to depths of up to 30 meters with a dive scooter/DPV.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course is the best way to improve your buoyancy and experience perfect dives. Buoyancy control is one of the most important diving skills, but as any experienced diver will tell you, it takes time to perfect. In this course you will learn challenging buoyancy skills and techniques to help you master your buoyancy faster. By improving your water position and optimizing your buoyancy control, you can reduce your air consumption and increase your bottom times. In this fascinating course you will also learn new skills to protect the underwater world, which can always be used. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. Well-balanced, you will soon be gliding calmly through the water, taking the underwater photos you've always dreamed of or simply enjoying the weightlessness.

As a dry suit diver you can dive warm and comfortable in cold waters all year round. Only dry suit diving opens up the special underwater landscapes of cold water to you: dives on the icebergs in the remote Arctic or fascinating places teeming with life despite the cold. Dry suits are also great if you dive several times a day. Instead of struggling to get out of the cold, wet wetsuit each time, the dry suit diver simply leaves his suit on. The best way to dry suit dive is the SSI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course. Here you will gain the necessary knowledge and learn all the skills to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. This includes how to use the special equipment and how to deal with difficult situations and problems with the dry suit. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification.

This specialty course provides you with the knowledge and advanced skills you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You will learn the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques, estimating distances, leaving and returning to a given point and simple navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine navigation techniques to optimize your diving experience. All of this will sharpen your underwater observation skills, increase your diving safety and help you get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Night diving is pure fascination, adventure, and a completely new diving experience. As soon as the sun goes down, the underwater world changes completely: colors appear more intense, nocturnal animals emerge, and familiar dive sites reveal a whole new side of themselves. In our professional Night Diver course in Hamburg, you’ll learn to dive safely and comfortably in the dark and enjoy the magic of the underwater night.In the SSI Night Diving Specialty course at the Planet Scuba Diving Center, experienced instructors will teach you everything you need to know about planning, safety, lighting, and orientation during night dives. Through a theory session and two guided night dives over two evenings, you’ll put what you’ve learned directly into practice and gain experience for future night diving adventures—whether in a lake, the ocean, or on vacation.Prerequisites for the Night Dive CourseA valid medical certificate for recreational diving is required to participate. Please email this to us when you register, if we do not already have it on file.Course durationThe course includes a theoretical session as well as two night dives on two evenings.Included in the course priceIncluded are comprehensive theory and practical instruction, personalized guidance from one of our dive instructors, digital SSI training materials, a printed certification card, as well as a tank and weights for all training dives.Here’s what else you’ll needYou must bring your own diving equipment, including dive lights. In conjunction with the course, you can, of course, rent equipment from us at special rates. Meals, travel expenses, and any applicable entrance fees or diving permits are not included in the price.

Want to get the most out of your dive time and have fun underwater? Then discover diving with a DPV/dive scooter. In this course you will learn the skills and procedures to plan and carry out such dives safely. You will learn the special precautions for using scooters/DPVs, how to stay in contact with your dive buddy, how to check the rest of your equipment and how to enjoy your new diving experience with a DPV safely! Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving Specialty certification and be able to dive with a scuba scooter/DPV to depths of up to 30 meters.

The SSI Science of Diving Specialty course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. The course is the foundation for most SSI Professional courses and some Extended Range courses and is an essential part of deepening your diving knowledge. You can complete your SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification online from the comfort of your own home. Upon completion of the course, you will be halfway to the coveted SSI Divemaster and receive your Science of Diving certification.

The Dive Guide course is the first step on an exciting journey. You will learn to safely guide certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. Through dive briefings, assessing dive conditions and leading dives, you will develop into a confident dive guide in no time. Start your professional diving career as a Dive Guide or continue to qualify as a Divemaster.

Ice diving in Lake Weissensee/Austria: In winter, Lake Weissensee offers the largest prepared and permanently frozen natural ice surface in Europe and is therefore predestined for ice diving, one of the most exciting and adventurous opportunities in diving. The ice regularly grows to a thickness of 40 cm and more. The water under the ice is crystal clear and offers incredible visibility of up to 30 meters, as the suspended particles sink due to the closed ice cover. The sun shining through the ice sheet refracts in the ice and conjures up fascinating light effects in the clear water. With a bit of luck, mirror ice awaits you and you can watch ice skaters and walkers through the ice cover. Travel price diver from 452,- €* - non-diver from 342,- €* - diver + course from 751,- €* *plus own travel included in the price: - 3 nights in a double room, Gasthaus Wassermann - surcharge single room: 70,- € - meals: Catering: Breakfast - 3x lunch at the base - water, soft drinks, coffee, tea in the bistro - cake/snack in between - mulled wine after diving - 2x dinner at Gasthaus Wassermann (excl. drinks) - tank fillings - heated containers for changing on the south bank - nature park room for warming up - ice diving logistics - cancellation costs € 100/person - accompaniment from the diving center team

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Train Mermaids

River Diving

Train Nitrox/Trimix Gas Blenders

Join us on a diving trip to the legendary Kreidesee Hemmoor - one of the most popular diving waters in Germany. With excellent visibility, a varied underwater landscape and exciting attractions, Hemmoor is the perfect place for training and fun diving. During the trip you will have the opportunity to complete several courses and special training courses, including: Deep Diver - Diving to greater depths Drysuit - Safe and comfortable in a drysuit Navigation - Perfect your underwater orientation Night Diver - Experience the fascinating underwater world at night Of course, the trip is also ideal for certified fun divers who simply want to relax and enjoy the special atmosphere of the lake. You can look forward to clear visibility, impressive depths, training platforms, wrecks and professional supervision - whether it's training or a fun dive.

Experience a varied diving trip to Lake Schwerin and immerse yourself in a very special freshwater underwater world. The Kosis Dive Center offers ideal conditions for training, further education and relaxed fun diving in a quiet, natural environment. On site, you have the opportunity to complete various courses and special training, including: Wreck Diver - Exciting dives on sunken objects Drysuit - Safe and comfortable diving in a drysuit Navigation - Precise underwater orientation Night Diver - Discover the lake at night from a completely new perspective Lake Schwerin impresses with its good infrastructure, interesting dive sites, freshwater fauna and relaxed atmosphere - perfect for beginners, advanced and experienced divers. Whether training or pleasure diving: this diving trip combines training, nature and diving fun in an ideal way.

The Christmas dive with barbecue and mulled wine is a very special tradition for me that I enjoy every year. It's a festive event where I immerse myself in the cold season and enjoy the underwater world in a winter atmosphere. I meet up with other enthusiastic divers at a selected body of water, which is festively decorated and creates a very special atmosphere. After the dive, I look forward to the barbecue station, where the smell of freshly prepared sausages and other delicacies fills the air and creates a cozy atmosphere. I can then warm up at the mulled wine stand with a hot mulled wine or punch to chase away the cold. While I enjoy my mulled wine, I chat with the other participants about their experiences underwater. This mixture of diving, barbecuing and mulled wine makes the Christmas dive a unique experience that delights both adventurers and connoisseurs like me every year.

Ice diving in Lake Weissensee/Austria: In winter, Lake Weissensee offers the largest prepared and permanently frozen natural ice surface in Europe and is therefore predestined for ice diving, one of the most exciting and adventurous opportunities in diving. The ice regularly grows to a thickness of 40 cm and more. The water under the ice is crystal clear and offers incredible visibility of up to 30 meters, as the suspended particles sink due to the closed ice cover. The sun shining through the ice sheet refracts in the ice and conjures up fascinating light effects in the clear water. With a bit of luck, mirror ice awaits you and you can watch ice skaters and walkers through the ice cover. Travel price diver from 452,- €* - non-diver from 342,- €* - diver + course from 751,- €* *plus own travel included in the price: - 3 nights in a double room, Gasthaus Wassermann - surcharge for single room: 70,- € - meals: Catering: Breakfast - 3x lunch at the base - water, soft drinks, coffee, tea in the bistro - cake/snack in between - mulled wine after diving - 2x dinner at Gasthaus Wassermann (excl. drinks) - tank fillings - heated containers for changing on the south bank - nature park room for warming up - ice diving logistics - cancellation costs € 100/person - accompaniment from the diving center team