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This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.The course begins with SSI digital learning materials available in different languages, allowing students to study the theory in advance. We also review the theory together in a practical and easy-to-understand way. When students understand the purpose behind diving rules and skills, it becomes much easier to remember and apply them during every dive.The first two days combine theory explanations with confined water training. Students begin practicing skills and become comfortable underwater at a relaxed pace. We take two days to avoid stress and allow more time for practice. Training is conducted in small groups, ensuring very personal attention and support.The following two days include the open water dives from the boat, where students apply their skills and learn how to plan and conduct dives in the ocean up to 18 meters (12 meters for participants aged 10–11 years old).As a small dive center, we focus on personalized training and small groups so every student receives the guidance needed to become a safe, confident diver.Included in the course price:SSI online learning materials, theory sessions, official certification, Instructors, boat trips, full diving equipment, lunch, water, towels, fuel.Additional costs (if applicable):Medical examination if required, travel insurance, personal equipment purchases, or additional training or fun dives.

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you’ll explore the world of sea slugs in seven detailed sessions. Begin with their classification and habitats, then learn about their movement, sensory, and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, relationships with other marine organisms, feeding habits, and crucial role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans, emphasizing their research and conservation significance. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures, perfect for marine biology enthusiasts, students, or the curious. Join us and uncover the secrets of nudibranchs.

Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You will want to dive with them even more after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty program! This specialty program provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification.

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!

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

Many of the ocean’s most captivating secrets—mysterious historical wrecks, deep dramatic drop-offs, and schooling pelagic marine life—lie well below the standard 18-meter limit

Get certified in the absolute pinnacle of Maldivian diving! Our premium SSI Open Water Diver course brings ultra-luxury resort service standards to a boutique local island experience. Located in the legendary South Ari Atoll—the exact destination premier liveaboards cross the ocean to reach—you will learn to dive in guaranteed small, exclusive groups for maximum safety, personalized coaching, and a relaxed, unhurried pace.The ExperienceDigital Learning: Complete your SSI digital academics at your own pace online before you arrive, saving your precious island time for the water.Lagoon Sessions: Master essential scuba skills comfortably in a calm, shallow turquoise lagoon under the direct guidance of our elite instructors.4 Ocean Dives: Explore world-class reefs over 4 spectacular open water boat dives, encountering the rich marine life the Maldives is famous for.

SSI Divemasterrating is a massive milestone. It is the official bridge from recreational diving into the world of professional leadership. On an OTA platform, you want to sell this not just as a standard course, but as a life-changing career step or the ultimate diving challenge.

Ready to dive deeper, refine your skills, and explore the ocean with absolute confidence? There is no better place on Earth to earn your Advanced certification than the legendary South Ari Atoll—the absolute pinnacle of Maldivian diving.Skip the boring classrooms. This course is 100% action. Over 5 spectacular ocean boat dives, you will master deep diving down to 30 meters , perfect your navigation, and fine-tune your buoyancy on pristine coral reefs alongside year-round whale sharks and manta rays.

Sidemount diving shifts your scuba cylinders from your back to your sides, running perfectly parallel along your torso. Originally designed by cave explorers to squeeze through tight restrictions, sidemount is now a favorite for open-water recreational divers looking for unmatched comfort, safety, and streamlined stability.

Want more time underwater and shorter surface intervals? Enriched Air Nitrox is the ultimate tool for the modern diver, especially in a world-class destination like the South Ari Atoll. By increasing the percentage of oxygen in your tank, you reduce your body's nitrogen absorption. This gives you significantly longer no-decompression limits—meaning more time exploring deeper reefs, tracking marine life, and taking photos, alongside an increased safety margin.True to our luxury resort-standard heritage, we offer this essential specialty with a focus on seamless, premium hospitality, ensuring you gain the technical confidence to dive safely on Nitrox anywhere in the world.

Your scuba gear is your life support system underwater. Understanding how it works, how to maintain it, and how to fix minor issues on the fly is the difference between an incredible dive and a canceled boat trip

Underwater photography has some challenges not found on land, but with the SSI Photo & Video specialty program, you will soon learn how to capture your amazing underwater experiences. This program provides the in-depth knowledge you need to dive with an underwater camera and properly use, maintain and store your equipment. You will develop your skills and learn techniques to take underwater images and video safely and easily, plus perfect your diving abilities while using your underwater camera system. Learn how to take high quality images that you can share with everyone and earn your SSI Photo & Video specialty certification. Get started today!

Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career. Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.

In this fascinating program, you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. You will be taught how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans and equipment such as lift bags, lines and reels. By developing your search and communication techniques and practicing searches in a dive team, you will become a confident search and rescue diver in no time. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.

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

Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites that often host the most spectacular marine life. Go shore diving and you will discover the simplicity of just walking off the beach and exploring your favourite dive sites with ease. But wave, tides and currents can impact your dives and affect your safety if you do not know how to handle them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty will enhance your dive skills and understanding, so you can enjoy diving in different environments safely and with confidence. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You will also practice diving from shore, in currents or in rivers to earn the specialty certification. Get started today!

Many of the ocean’s best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life and give you the chance to immerse in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and the SSI Wreck Diving specialty will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, up to a depth of 30 meters. You will also get to practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All of which will ensure you can enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!

Many of the ocean’s most captivating secrets—mysterious historical wrecks, deep dramatic drop-offs, and schooling pelagic marine life—lie well below the standard 18-meter limit

SSI Divemasterrating is a massive milestone. It is the official bridge from recreational diving into the world of professional leadership. On an OTA platform, you want to sell this not just as a standard course, but as a life-changing career step or the ultimate diving challenge.

Ready to dive deeper, refine your skills, and explore the ocean with absolute confidence? There is no better place on Earth to earn your Advanced certification than the legendary South Ari Atoll—the absolute pinnacle of Maldivian diving.Skip the boring classrooms. This course is 100% action. Over 5 spectacular ocean boat dives, you will master deep diving down to 30 meters , perfect your navigation, and fine-tune your buoyancy on pristine coral reefs alongside year-round whale sharks and manta rays.

Sidemount diving shifts your scuba cylinders from your back to your sides, running perfectly parallel along your torso. Originally designed by cave explorers to squeeze through tight restrictions, sidemount is now a favorite for open-water recreational divers looking for unmatched comfort, safety, and streamlined stability.

Want more time underwater and shorter surface intervals? Enriched Air Nitrox is the ultimate tool for the modern diver, especially in a world-class destination like the South Ari Atoll. By increasing the percentage of oxygen in your tank, you reduce your body's nitrogen absorption. This gives you significantly longer no-decompression limits—meaning more time exploring deeper reefs, tracking marine life, and taking photos, alongside an increased safety margin.True to our luxury resort-standard heritage, we offer this essential specialty with a focus on seamless, premium hospitality, ensuring you gain the technical confidence to dive safely on Nitrox anywhere in the world.

Your scuba gear is your life support system underwater. Understanding how it works, how to maintain it, and how to fix minor issues on the fly is the difference between an incredible dive and a canceled boat trip

The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

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.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Continue your diving education as an instructor by enrolling in our Divemaster Instructor Seminar to get the 5 Specialty Instructor ratings you need to teach SSI Dive Masters - Deep, Night, Navigation, plus 2 more specialties of your choice under the direct tutelage of an Instructor Trainer.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Ready to be a dive leader? Become an SSI Dive Master and dive into a world of leadership and expertise! Join our program to master your diving skills, guide others, and transform your passion into a profession. The Zero to Hero program will take you on an exciting journey from a novice diver to a dive professional. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by becoming a Divemaster program. This program takes you from the Open Water Course to Master Diver (5 specialty certifications, Deep, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility, Enriched Air plus Diver Stress & Rescue) and the Dive Master course. The Zero to Hero Program is 4 months in duration with full-time study. You will have the option of signing up for an additional 1-month Internship after becoming an SSI Professional, in order to practice your new skills in a challenging and safe learning environment before setting off on your adventures.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Do you have a high level of excitement for the ocean?Turn your passion into profession!Imagine…Your office is a boat.The morning starts with the sun rising over turquoise water. Your “meetings” involve guiding certified divers through vibrant coral gardens, swimming alongside graceful manta rays and curious turtles. You help people confront their fears, discover a new world beneath the surface, and come back to the boat with wide smiles and shining eyes.Now imagine what that means for you.Personal growth like no other — challenged by dynamic environments, you’ll learn to stay calm under pressure, make confident decisions, and lead with purpose. This is more than a qualification. It’s a transformation.Welcome to our SSI Divemaster ProgramHere, your training is not confined to classrooms. It happens on the boat, under the surface, and in real-life situations. You’ll live above the dive center in our cozy Divepoint Residence, our own guesthouse on Guraidhoo, just steps from the ocean and the heart of island life.Wake up and walk downstairs to your dive center. Train with experienced instructors.End the day watching the sunset with your fellow trainees — your soon-to-be dive family.We provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to:Guide certified divers safely and responsiblyAssist instructors in all SSI recreational scuba programsGrow into a professional who inspires trust and joy underwaterOur Divemaster training is not just another course — it’s an experience.Structured, supportive learning Real-world hands-on scenariosStrong focus on personal development A team that celebrates your wins and lifts you up when it gets toughYou’ll leave not only with a professional certification, but with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and the confidence to dive into your future — wherever it may lead.Because becoming a Dive Pro should be fun, fulfilling, and absolutely unforgettable.Are you ready to turn the ocean into your office?Let’s dive in.Read more about Guraidhoo and its dive sites: DivePoint GuraidhooWhat you will learnIn a 30 day course we will teach you mainly about Dive Management and as a part of that a lot about Risk Management.You will learn about leadership and people skills, how to communicate effectively, how to conduct briefings and impart a lot of information to people that will need it.You will also learn specific professional skills including Search and Recovery, Underwater Navigation and finally assisting Instructors on courses.And confidence. The confidence to take lead, to assume responsibility and to manage a dive.-> Complete with DivePoint Guraidhoo 60 logged dives, SSI Dive Guide and SSI Science of Diving and get automatically the recognition as SSI Divemaster.To know more about this course or its prerequisites, please feel free to contact us at gur@divepoint-maldives.com  https://divepoint-maldives.com/tour/divemaster-package/

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.

Sidemount diving shifts your scuba cylinders from your back to your sides, running perfectly parallel along your torso. Originally designed by cave explorers to squeeze through tight restrictions, sidemount is now a favorite for open-water recreational divers looking for unmatched comfort, safety, and streamlined stability.

Start Your Week Underwater!#NoMoreFOMO! Missed the weekend dives? No worries — kickstart your week with an unforgettable underwater adventure before heading to work!Every Monday | Departure: 08:00 hrs | Hulhumalé Lakudi JettyAll-Inclusive Experience:We’ve got your towel, water, and morning coffee ready ☕️ — just bring your dive gear and good vibes!Beat the Monday blues with bubbles, buddies, and breathtaking dive sites across Malé Atoll

Friday Dive Escapade – Dive into the Weekend! #UrbanWarriorsKick off your weekend underwater as we explore some of the most breathtaking dive sites around North and South Malé Atoll.2-Tank Trips Every Friday Morning | Departure: 08:00 hrs All-Inclusive Experience: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, towels, and a traditional Maldivian breakfast served onboard. Start your weekend the best way possible — diving, relaxing, and soaking up the beauty of the Maldives!

Make your Date Night extra special and join us to find hidden underwater treasures coming to life during night dives! We'll even throw in a delectable Maldivian dinner to share with that special dive buddy. All Inclusive: Tea, Coffee, Towel and Maldivian Dinner

Saturday Dive Adventures – Every Week! For the #WeekendWarriors Keep the fun going and stay salty all weekend long as we explore some of the most stunning dive sites across North and South Malé Atoll. Every Saturday | Departure: 08:00 hrsAll-Inclusive Experience: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, towels, and a delicious Maldivian breakfast onboard. For 3-tank day trips, we'll be stopping over at a local island for lunch before heading back for the final dive of the day! Join us for unforgettable dives, great company, and the best of the Maldives beneath the waves!

Join us for an unforgettable morning of diving!Our 2-tank morning dive trip is the perfect way to explore some of the best underwater sites around the Maldives. We meet at the dive center at 7:30 AM (or 7:00 AM on Fridays) before heading out to our dive locations. After two exciting dives, we return to the dive center between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM.To make your experience even more enjoyable, we provide snacks, tea, coffee, and fresh towels during the surface interval between dives. Sit back, relax, share your dive stories, and recharge before heading back underwater for the second dive.Full rental equipment is included in the price. Guests who prefer to use their own equipment will receive a USD 20 discount. For certified divers, Enriched Air Nitrox (32% Oxygen) is also available upon request.Whether you're hoping to encounter sharks, turtles, rays, or vibrant coral reefs, our morning dive trips offer the perfect start to your day beneath the waves. We look forward to diving with you!Ready to join us for an unforgettable dive experience?For more information, availability, and booking enquiries, simply send us a WhatsApp message at +960 796 2326. Our friendly team will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the perfect dive trip.We can't wait to dive with you!

Everyday we go out for two fun dives in the morning. Depending on the experience level of the divers and the weather conditions, daily dive spots are chosen from a wide variety of exciting sites, where you can explore corals and fauna ranging from small critters to pelagic life.

Spend your afternoon exploring the underwater world with us!Our afternoon dive trips are a fantastic way to discover the vibrant reefs and marine life of the Maldives. We meet at the dive center at 2:00 PM before heading out to the dive sites.Depending on the schedule and conditions, we offer either one or two dives, returning to the dive center between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Whether you're joining us for a relaxing reef dive or an exciting adventure in search of larger marine life, our experienced team will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.Full rental equipment is included in the price. Guests who prefer to use their own equipment will receive a USD 20 discount. For certified divers, Enriched Air Nitrox (32% Oxygen) is also available upon request.Between dives, we provide snacks, tea, coffee, and fresh towels, giving you the opportunity to relax, share your experiences, and prepare for the next underwater adventure.Join us for an unforgettable afternoon beneath the waves and experience the beauty of the Maldives from a whole new perspective.Ready to join us for an unforgettable dive experience?For more information, availability, and booking enquiries, simply send us a WhatsApp message at +960 796 2326. Our friendly team will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the perfect dive trip.We can't wait to dive with you!

Dive with Whale Shark in there natural habitat6-night, 7-day itinerary with 10 divesis the ultimate dream package for serious divers looking to dive with the whale shark. Spreading 10 dives over a full week allows for an incredible, immersive dive schedule while keeping the pace comfortable enough to fully enjoy the island lifestyle.

5 Days Accomodation with 6 Dives in South Ari atoll

Ari Atoll is legendary for a reason—it’s where the ocean comes alive with massive manta rays, resident whale sharks, and vibrant coral reefs. Whether you are looking to cross bucket-list marine encounters off your list or simply escape to a tropical oasis, this 10-day getaway is your perfect match.

The Ocean Warriors' Trash Bash is a monthly cleanup event where we give back to the Ocean we love by cleaning up our favourite sites, underwater and on land. We dedicate the last Saturday of every month for our underwater Trash Bash dives. The last Saturday of every month | Departure: 08:00 hrs ONE dive from the day's 2- or 3-tank dives is a dedicated cleanup dive, where you dive for FREE!! All-Inclusive Experience: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, towels, and a delicious Maldivian breakfast onboard. For 3-tank day trips, we'll be stopping over at a local island for lunch before heading back for the final dive of the day! Join us and GIVE BACK to the Ocean!

We are trying to target different water entries from our beautiful island Guraidhoo. Spreading awareness for pollution is a huge step towards environmental stewardship. And we all want to protect what we love - underwater and on land! So please join, invite others, and spread the word! If you have bags for collecting all sorts of trash, please bring them with you.

Friday Dive Escapade – Dive into the Weekend! Kick off your weekend underwater as we explore some of the most breathtaking dive sites around North and South Malé Atoll. Single Tank Dive Every Friday Morning | Departure: 14:00 hrs All-Inclusive Experience: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, towels, and Maldivian snacks served onboard. Start your weekend the best way possible — diving, relaxing, and soaking up the beauty of the Maldives!

Earning the rating of SSI Master Diver is the pinnacle of recreational scuba diving. It makes you a better, safer diver and demonstrates your dive capabilities and experience to the world. SSI Master divers have the combined knowledge and experience to truly call themselves the elites. To earn the prestigious SSI Master Diver rating, you must log at least 50 dives and get certified in a minimum of 5 SSI specialty programs , including SSI Deep Diving and Diver Stress & Rescue. Specialty programs are a great way to enhance your dive skills and begin your journey to become a Master Diver. Master your craft and take on the SSI Master Diver Challenge!