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With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in confined water without any worries 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. Because there are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

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.

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 to refresh 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.

Divers love coral reefs and with good reason. There is something magical about gliding over a healthy reef where life is happening underwater. These precious ecosystems are fascinating and the SSI Coral Identification Specialty course is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. In this specialty course you will learn skills and methods to identify the most important coral species and receive your SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification at the end.

The world's oceans are home to countless species of fish and you will encounter many fascinating marine creatures on your dives! In this course you will learn all the skills and procedures to identify the most well-known reef fish families of the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea. At the end of the course you will receive your SSI Fish Identification Specialty certification.

In the SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty course you will learn how to dive with rays and distinguish between different rays. You will learn about the important role of rays in the marine ecosystem and why these noble animals need our protection. After completing the course, you will receive your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification.

Take the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty course and find out how marine organisms interact with each other and their environment and how different marine ecosystems influence each other. With this newly acquired knowledge, you will probably appreciate marine life in the sea even more. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

Dive into the wonders of marine invertebrates with our new SSI Ecology Specialty - Marine Invertebrates. This program covers topics such as the evolution of marine invertebrates and the lives of simple and complex invertebrates such as worms, sponges, jellyfish, starfish, nudibranchs and squid. You will explore the links between humans and marine invertebrates and their impact on coral reefs. This program will increase your environmental awareness and help you to better understand the underwater world in which you dive! Start online today and get your SSI Marine Invertebrates Specialty certification.

Are you passionate about saving the ocean and the marine life that call it home? Are you fascinated by the thought of diving with whales? Would you like to learn more about the ecology, biology and conservation of marine mammals? The SSI Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the wonders of these amazing creatures. Immerse yourself in the world of whales, dolphins and seals and explore this amazingly diverse group of marine animals. In this program you will learn what makes marine mammals different from land mammals, discover where they live, explore their physiology and learn how to identify different species. You'll also learn about marine mammal conservation - a great way to help save the ocean. What are you waiting for? Start your SSI Marine Mammal Ecology course online today!

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you will explore the world of nudibranchs in seven detailed lessons. Start with their classification and habitats, then learn about their locomotor, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, their relationships with other marine organisms, their feeding habits and their important role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans and learn more about their importance for research and conservation. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures and is ideal for marine biology fans, students and the curious. Join us and discover the secrets of nudibranchs.

Sea turtles are some of the most amazing animals you'll ever dive with. And you'll want to spend even more time with them once you've completed the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty course. This specialty course will teach you how to distinguish and identify the different species. It will teach you about their long and fascinating history, their role in the marine ecosystem and the threats to their survival. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification.

In the SSI Shark Ecology program you will learn how to interpret shark behavior, why they are often misunderstood and how to dive with sharks. This is the perfect course for shark fans and for divers who have a fear of sharks and want to overcome it. Upon completion of this program, you will receive your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and undoubtedly become an avid shark diver. Start today!

If you can't decide which specialty programs are best for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation as well as 3 other specialty areas before deciding on a full specialty training. It's a great way to experience what Advanced Open Water Diver training is all about and how valuable it can be for your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program you will learn about 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a detailed briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this program, you have complete freedom to explore everything. You can complete the entire specialty training at any time and receive credit for your Advanced Open Water Diver training.

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 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.

VIP COURSE - Please note that night dives require completely different skills than daylight dives. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course is the best way to learn all about night diving and practice the techniques required to make you a safe and confident night diver. This course will give you all the knowledge and skills to dive safely and relaxed at night or in limited visibility conditions. In a balanced mix of online learning and open water dives, you will learn how to use special equipment, the correct entry and exit techniques and how to communicate with your dive buddy at night and in limited visibility. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to dive into the dark with confidence.

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.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course is the best course to learn how to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and apply practical techniques for performing rescues and emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well and safely prepared to deal with emergency and rescue situations. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification.

In this sidemount diving course, you'll learn everything you need for recreational sidemount diving with one or two scuba tanks to a maximum depth of 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already a common practice for wreck, mine and cave divers, but now more and more recreational divers are discovering its benefits. You don't carry a heavy tank on your back, feel more comfortable in the water and improve your water resistance and trim. You use less energy, can reduce your gas consumption and thus make the most of your diving time. With better buoyancy control, easier access to valves and more redundancy, sidemount diving offers safety and satisfaction. This is the best sidemount diving course to discover and enjoy the enticing benefits of this style of diving. You will learn all the skills and knowledge you need to dive safely and comfortably with single or twin cylinder sidemount equipment.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by completing the Divemaster program. All you need is 40 verified dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified dives in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a Dive Guide. If you want to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster upgrade with at least 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or later by studying the Science of Diving materials yourself and passing the Digital Final Exam, which makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers.

The Assistant Instructor is the next logical step after the Divemaster on your way to becoming an Instructor. It gives you the chance to gain valuable teaching experience, practice dive briefings, teach theory lessons and take over practical dive training. If you want to advance your career as an SSI Professional, you can complete the Instructor Training course, pass the Instructor Evaluation and qualify as an Open Water Instructor.

From June 10 to 14 we will spend 5 days in Nogersund. One of the many small towns on the coast of southern Sweden. The harbor there is our starting point for the daily tours with the RIB. Depending on the conditions, we will head out to the wrecks off the coast. The wrecks in the region are quite something. We will also be diving at depths of up to 50 meters. Many of the wrecks there have hardly been dived and some of them have not yet been examined in detail. The dives on this tour will be challenging. We will head for rarely dived wrecks that lie outside the recreational diving limits. Wrecks such as the "HMS Norrköping" or the "Göteborg" are planned. Both are Swedish warships which today lie in quite good condition at depths of up to approx. 45 m. This tour is aimed at technical divers, OC or CCR who are looking for challenges. Hampus from Hanö Dyk & Ribcharter will take us to the dive sites with his fast RIB. He has been sailing in the regions of southern Sweden for years with his RIB for various projects and knows his way around. We will spend the night in a comfortable vacation home a short distance from the harbour. Accommodation in double rooms with self-catering.

Experience the diversity of the Baltic Sea from August 27 to 30 - fascinating wrecks and artifacts from times gone by. Dive into history and discover the spectacular underwater world between Copenhagen and Malmö! Our destination: We start south of Copenhagen from Rødvig with a fast RIB into the Øresund, one of the most exciting diving areas in the Baltic Sea. Impressive wrecks await you here, including transport ships, freighters and remains from the Second World War. Highlights of the tour: Wrecks such as the "Vapper" and the "Baltic" and the "Hellfrid Bismark" - large cargo ships with fascinating stories. The Ju88 - the wreck of a German bomber, a highlight for wreck lovers. Maximum depth: approx. 30 m - also perfect for recreational divers. Small groups, big adventures: With a maximum of 8 divers per boat tour, the atmosphere remains relaxed and informal. We start in the morning and return to the harbour in the late afternoon - enough time to enjoy the Baltic Sea to the full and unwind. In the evening, we have dinner together and review the day's dives over a good drink. We are accommodated a short distance from the harbour in a family-run bed and breakfast.

Adventure Wreck Diving - Discover the Hel Peninsula from 11 to 16.09.26 Ready for an unforgettable diving experience? The Hel Peninsula, located above the Bay of Gdansk, is a fascinating mix of history and nature - both above and below the water. Dive into the past and explore wrecks that tell exciting stories. Underwater highlights: More than 30 wrecks are waiting to be discovered - from torpedo boats to freighters. Dives for beginners and advanced divers, perfect for N32 and technical dives with Trimix. Pure fascination: German submarines, steamships from the 1st World War and old hospital ships. The wrecks can be reached in just 10 to 30 minutes with a fast RIB (max. 8 divers). Hel is a paradise for wreck diving fans! The local dive center with over 18 years of experience takes us to the best spots. With short distances and excellent organization, every wreck becomes a highlight. Hel also has more to offer on land: Hidden bunkers & lost places in the forests of the narrow peninsula. Exciting museums and events that bring the history of the region to life. Fantastic beaches: Light sand and shallow water invite you to relax. Our plan: 4 days of wreck diving: With the RIB to the best spots in the area. Dive into another world - and experience adventure, history and impressive underwater landscapes!

Winter, clear visibility and lost technical history - off to Neubrandenburg! When the visibility becomes clear, we are drawn back to Lake Tollensesee near Neubrandenburg every year - a paradise for wreck lovers and underwater history fans. In focus: The remains of the torpedo testing facility (TVA) from the Second World War Observation platforms & the legendary "torpedo forest" Small, mysterious wrecks along the way The main debris of the blasted facility lies at a depth of only around 15 m - perfect for long bottom time. At a depth of around 25 m, the platforms and the torpedoes stuck in the sand await in mystical darkness. And as a special extra, the annual light paddle in the canal to the lake will take place again on 07.11.26. Over 30 dragon boats and many canoeists will be just as colorfully illuminated as the canal itself. With the right culinary and musical program, this will be a real experience. Ready for clear visibility, cold water and a diving destination with a real goosebumps factor? We will spend the night again in the nearby hostel, and we will get to the dive sites with two boats and a floating platform. Air (also 300 bar) can be filled on site.

From 30.09. to 04.10.2026 it's women only: Women only! People keep asking if we offer a women-only tour. Here it is! The women's diving trip to Lake Attersee - Austria's largest lake.

Forget stuffy exhibition halls and dry runs. We bring diving where it belongs: Directly to the lake!From May 15 to 17, 2026, we will transform the Goitzsche in Bitterfeld into the meeting place for the entire diving community. Whether you're just starting out, a passionate recreational diver or feel at home in the technical diving and rebreather sector - you've come to the right place.What to expect:Real testing: Try out the latest equipment from top manufacturers directly in the water. Compare fins, regulators and computers under real conditions.Pure knowledge: Exciting expert talks and workshops on current topics in the diving world.Networking & Community: A panel discussion followed by a buffet and a big raffle for all visitors.At eye level: No sales pressure, but honest exchange between brands, organizations and divers.Our goal is simple: we want to bring our sport closer to the people. The Diving Experience Days are an event by divers for divers - fair, authentic and focused on the experience below the surface.Come along, jump in and experience the future of diving!