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The SSI Basic Diver program teaches you the skills and knowledge you need to dive to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It's a great way to better explore the underwater world around you while learning to dive. The skills from the Basic Diver program can be skipped into the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive program within 6 months, allowing you to take the next step in your diving adventure.

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!

It's easy for diving skills to get rusty and lose confidence if you haven't dived for a while. The SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and diving quickly. This refresher course allows you to review and practice the diving skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take right before a diving vacation, so you can worry less about your skills and have more time to admire marine life. If you're an unrestrained Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your diving skills before taking open water dives. With no set course length, you are able to take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

Become a Lionfish hunter with the SSI Invasive Species Management specialty! In this course you will learn how to safely remove lionfish with a special spear called an ELF. Lionfish are an invasive species in the Caribbean because they do not occur naturally in this ecosystem, have no natural predators, reproduce rapidly and feed on native fish.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to dive for the first time. You will be 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 certification and will undoubtedly want to go diving more. Endless diving adventures await you and this course is where it all begins. Let's get started today.

Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; floating over a healthy reef full of vibrant life is truly magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating and the SSI Coral Identification Specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of diving on a reef. In this program, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to identify corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification. this specialty can be taken with or without diving. ask about your options.

The ocean is filled with thousands of fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. Learn how to identify fish and get more out of your dives with the SSI Fish Identification Specialty program. You will learn everything you need to identify common families of fish in the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Seas and earn the SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification. This specialty can be taken with or without diving. ask for the possibilities

Join the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you will learn how to dive with rays and identify different species of rays. You will learn how rays contribute to healthy marine ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection. Upon completion you will earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification. this specialty can be taken with or without diving. ask for the possibilities

In the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty Program, you will learn how organisms in the ocean interact with each other and their environment. You will learn how energy flows through communities and the connections between different ocean ecosystems. With your new knowledge, you'll appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification. this specialty can be taken with or without diving. ask about options

Sea turtles are some of the most beautiful animals you will ever dive with. You'll want to dive with them even more after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty program. This program teaches you the skills and knowledge you need to recognize and identify common species of sea turtles, describe their history and role in marine ecosystems, and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification.This specialty can be taken with or without diving.Ask about options

In SSI's Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behavior, why they are often misunderstood and how to dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans and for divers who are nervous of sharks but want to overcome their fears. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty!

In SSI's Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behavior, why they are often misunderstood and how to dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans and for divers who are nervous of sharks but want to overcome their fears. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty!

The ocean is filled with dive sites but many of the best are only accessible by boat. If you want to explore these incredible sites become an SSI Boat Diver. It is the best way to learn to dive safely and confidently from different types of boats. As a boat diver, you can explore offshore dive sites that attract large schools of fish and huge animals you won't find closer to shore. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, filling your day with diving away from the crowds and sailing on as the sun sets. Using online training and open water sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program will teach you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal vessels and liveaboards. Get your SSI Boat Diving Specialty Brevet. Start today.

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

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!

For divers who want to leave their big diving bottle behind, sign up for an SSI SCR Diving experience today! In this 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!

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

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

Many of the best dive sites in the ocean are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high amounts of life and give you the chance to immerse yourself in history as you dive. Nothing beats wreck diving, and the SSI Wreck Diving Specialty teaches you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of theory and water sessions, you will be taught how to safely make non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, to depths of 30 meters. You will also practice your wreck diving skills during open water dives. All this ensures that you can confidently enjoy wreck diving and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will receive your SSI Wreck Diving Specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today.

In this specialty program you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to depart from and return to a designated point including basic navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine these navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All this enhances your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Night diving requires different skills than daytime diving. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you need to become a safe and confident night diver. This program will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to dive safely and comfortably at night or in limited visibility. With a combination of online learning and open-water diving, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use special equipment and communicate easily with your buddy at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence! This specialty is spread over 2 days.

Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites and you will often see the most spectacular marine life. Dive from shore and you'll discover simplicity just by walking down the beach and explore your favorite dive sites with ease. But waves, tides and currents can affect a dive and your safety if you don't know how to deal with them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents Specialty will improve your diving skills and understanding so you can safely and confidently enjoy diving in changing environments. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You'll also practice diving from the shore, in currents or in rivers to earn this specialty certification. Get started today!

The SSI Decompression Specialty teaches you how to dive beyond non-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and execute to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational diving equipment and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use the functions of your dive computer, such as gas switching, gas integration, time-to-reserve and time-to-surface. Using these computer functions will become second nature, allowing you to make safe dives with limited decompression without spending hours on dive planning. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites or larger wrecks without being limited by traditional non-decompression limits. The possibilities for expanding your diving adventures have only increased!

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty teaches you everything you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters through a mix of theory and open water diving. You'll learn how to plan and make your deep diving adventures safe and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most out of your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI specialty is also a requirement for other advanced courses making it the next logical step to get your Deep Diver certification.

The Divemaster program is the first step of an exciting journey. Learn to safely guide certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, performing site evaluations and leading dives you will become a confident Divemaster in no time.

Become an SSI Open Water Instructor on Bonaire at Wanderlust Dive Center. Our Instructor Training Course is designed for motivated divers who want to take the next professional step in a small-scale, personalized and high-quality learning environment. We train in small groups of no more than four candidates, so you will receive intensive guidance, clear feedback and a complete understanding of what SSI expects from you as a future instructor. The training covers all theory lessons, pool lessons, open water sessions, professional skills, didactics and complete preparation for the Instructor Evaluation. Bonaire offers perfect diving conditions all year round. That makes it the ideal place to develop your skills, refine your teaching and go to the IE with confidence. The course is taught by an experienced SSI Instructor Trainer and focuses on quality, safety and the ability to teach professionally in practice. Suitable for divers who want to work in the Caribbean, Europe or worldwide. Group size: maximum 4 candidates Language: Dutch or English (depending on the chosen edition)

November 28–December 5, 2026For seven days, we’ll be diving from morning to night. We’re not looking forjust log dives. We aim to improve your buoyancy, your air consumption, youryour technique, your planning, and your safety. Every dive will be an opportunity toLearn something new. You’ll return with more experience, more confidence, and as a better diver.

July 17 - 24, 2027 Skill Level: All Experience Levels Buddy Dive Resort Trip Leader: TBD An unhurried, unspoiled natural paradise with spectacular sunsets, gentle breezes and crystal clear, turquoise waters. Offering 24/7 scuba diving, 365 days a year and access to shore and boat diving, Bonaire is an award winning diving destination that accommodates every skill level, from beginner to advanced diver. Known for some of the best diving in all of the Caribbean. The protected marine park has healthy reefs, relaxed diving, and plentiful marine life. With easy shore diving, Bonaire is a perfect training ground for all levels of certification and for those divers who are pursuing continuing education courses. Buddy Dive is a resort where you can dive, take part in a multitude of activities or just sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Their personable staff, spacious accommodation, and dive operation has something for every diver that will make your holiday worry-free. No matter which apartment you are staying in, you’re never further than a giant stride away from the beautiful ocean.

Package Includes 8 nights studio suite accommodations (Saturday–Sunday) Daily breakfast 4 themed dinners: Tuesday – Mexican Night Wednesday – Asian Night Thursday – Italian Night Saturday – BBQ Night 6 days of diving (11 boat dives total) 1 day orientation morning shore dive + 1-tank afternoon boat dive 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives Unlimited shore diving Complimentary Wi-Fi Roundtrip airport–hotel transfers Resort fees, service charges, and taxes Deposit: $600.00 (non-refundable & non-transferable) Payment by Zelle, Venmo, or Check. Credit Card payments add 3%. Final payment 4/20/26 Not included: Airfare to/from Bonaire Package Prices (per person) Double Diver: $2,064.00 Non-Diver: $1,579.00 Single Diver: $2,995.00 Triple Diver: $1,874.00 Triple Non-Diver: $1,387.00 Deluxe Room Rates Double Diver: $1,926.00 Non-Diver: $1,436.00 Single Diver: $2,710.00 Add-Ons Optional Dive Upgrade – 4 afternoon boat dives: $124.00 per person (Pay for 3, get 4 – only $31 per dive) Nitrox: $100.00 per p *** 5 lunches Sunday thru Thursday $160.00 pp NOT INCLUDED: Airfare to / From Bonaire / Tourist Tax for Bonaire which is $75, you can pay online or at the airport: https://tourismtax.bonairegov.com/ The Bonaire park fee, or Stinapa fee is $40 now and can also be paid in advance: https://stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org/ (on the Tourist Tax / you want to do this on line and print a copy / Bonaire requires proof at entry before customs ) INFO: Walk to downtown less then 10 minutes / Restaurants, shops, ect. Advanced Open Water and Nitrox Classes are available if interested Starting from $1874.00

Captain Don's Habitat Bonaire is the home of „Diving Freedom‟! Dive 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year! Tanks are available whenever you want to dive. Habitat roams over a half-mile stretch of coral bluff and overlooks the beautiful and inviting Caribbean Sea. The resort’s popular Rum Runners restaurant represents oceanfront dining at its best. Rum Runner‟s menu features international favorites and daily local specials. The venue also boasts the Pizza Temple serving authentic Italian thin crust pizza. The Deco Stop Bar is a favorite for guests and locals alike for enjoying Bonaire’s world class sunsets and Happy Hours. Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Swimming Pool, Dive Center, Boutique/Dive Retail Store, 100 seat Conference Center, FREE Wireless Internet available on site. All rooms have Cable TV. Deluxe Junior Suites are located right on the waterfront and have one king-size bed and one queen sleeper sofa, each with a pillow top mattress. The units also have a granite top wet bar with a sink, microwave, coffee maker and small refrigerator. In addition, the units have a coffee table, small work desk with chair, flat panel TV’s, clock radio with iPod dock, laptop safes, closet, full bath with tub, toilet and hairdryer. On the patio or balcony, there is a small breakfast table with chairs and sun lounges. Ocean View rooms are fully air-conditioned rooms with a lovely view of the freshwater pool and the Caribbean Sea. Each room offers 2 queen beds, a desk, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, laptop safe, full bath w/tub, telephone, and a secluded balcony or patio with comfortable furniture. These rooms also have free wireless internet.

November 28–December 5, 2026For seven days, we’ll be diving from morning to night. We’re not looking forjust log dives. We aim to improve your buoyancy, your air consumption, youryour technique, your planning, and your safety. Every dive will be an opportunity toLearn something new. You’ll return with more experience, more confidence, and as a better diver.