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The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to dive for the first time. You are in sheltered water and well cared for by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of diving. By the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba accreditation card and will undoubtedly want to dive again. Endless diving adventures await you and with this course it all begins. Start today!

This globally recognized certification is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a diver. Personalized training is combined with sessions in the water to ensure you have the skills and experience needed to become truly comfortable underwater. You too deserve an SSI Open Water Dive certification!

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty program is the best course to learn the skills needed to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, how to prevent accidents and learn practical techniques to perform rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of practice sessions in the pool and open water, you'll be well-prepared and confident to handle emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn how to safely lead certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, performing site evaluations and leading dives, you'll become a confident Divemaster in no time. Start your diving career as a professional Divemaster.

If you want to make the most of your bottom time and have more fun on your dives, try underwater scooter or diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) diving. In this underwater scooter and DPV course, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to safely plan and conduct dives using scooters or DPVs. You will learn the special precautions needed for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and how to control your equipment, so you can safely enjoy the new dive experiences DPVs provide. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving specialty certification and be able to dive up to 30 meters deep with a scooter or DPV.

For divers who want to leave their big diving bottle behind, sign up for an SSI Try SCR Diving experience today! In this introductory SCR course, you will try a revolutionary semi-closed rebreather with a system that is easy to use, natural to dive and designed with all diving levels in mind. The Mares Horizon is in a class of its own among dive rebreathers. Enjoy a new diving experience with less bubbles, improved buoyancy and longer dive time. The Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather is the perfect companion for avid photographers and nature lovers. Get up close and personal with marine life; try SCR Diving today!

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 taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is 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 a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Imagine ... floating weightlessly above a vast coral reef, the sun casting mystical rays of light through the azure waters. An elegant turtle glides quietly by, its shell scarred by time. This is the quiet, pristine beauty that Curaçao has to offer underwater - and you can capture it. With the SSI Photo & Video Specialty at Dive Center van de Ven, you open a new door to adventure. You'll learn how to capture these unique moments and preserve them forever. Discover the art of looking underwater through a lens, how to master the subtle nuances of light and color underwater, and how to transform the movements of marine life into beautiful images. Our experienced instructors will share their passion and knowledge with you, without complicated technical talk. You will receive practical guidance on how to make the most of your own underwater camera. And if you don't have a camera yet, no worries! You can borrow our advanced OM System Tough TG-7 for free during the course and get started right away. Think of it as a voyage of discovery with a camera in your hand. You are already diving into the fascinating world beneath the waves of Curaçao. Now you will learn how to create and share your personal view of this world. Imagine showing home breathtaking photos and fluid videos of the hidden treasures you've discovered. Ready to capture the quiet magic of Curaçao's underwater world? Become an underwater storyteller with the SSI Photo & Video Specialty at Dive Center van de Ven! Dive into a new adventure full of creativity and unforgettable images.

Dive smarter, dive safer: SSI Computer Diving at Dive Center van de Ven on Curacao Are you ready to get the most out of your diving? The SSI Computer Diving program is designed to familiarize certified divers with the many features and benefits of a dive computer. Learn how to effectively use all the capabilities of your computer, not only increasing your dive safety, but also greatly simplifying the planning and execution of your underwater adventures. During this specialty, discover the various functions and settings of different dive computer models. We teach you how to make the best use of them before, during and after your dive. Many divers only use their computers for basic information - don't miss the opportunity to take full advantage of your investment! Start your SSI Computer Diving specialty online today and dive with more knowledge and confidence!

Becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Continue your diving education as an instructor by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor Seminar for each of the diving specialties you would like to teach. Alternatively, you can co-teach the specialty you are interested in with an experienced Specialty Instructor or request a Verification Application of your experience and send it directly to SSI. Teach more specialties to automatically earn the Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

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 taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is 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 a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.