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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!

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

Through online learning and open water and confined water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver course provides you with the perfect foundation to become an independent and safe diver. You will learn everything you need for open water dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters together with an SSI Professional. With this course you will complete about half of the Open Water Diver course and can upgrade your certification later. All you have to do is complete the remaining theory and limited open water units as well as two open water training dives.

Ovaj globalno priznati program certificiranja najbolji je način da započnete svoje cjeloživotne avanture kao certificirani ronilac. Personalizirana obuka kombinirana je s treninzima u vodi kako bi se osiguralo da imate vještine i iskustvo potrebne da se pod vodom uistinu osjećate ugodno. Dobit ćete SSI Open Water Diver certifikat.

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.

SSI Ecology Specialty programs provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to identify various species of marine organisms and explains their role in ocean ecosystems.

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.

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. There are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

Learn how to become a mermaid with the exciting SSI Mermaid program! This mermaid training provides all the skills and techniques you need to maximize your mermaid experience, be truly comfortable in the water and get the most out of your equipment. After getting certified as an SSI Mermaid, the next logical step is to take your mermaid adventures to our wonderful oceans! With just 2 additional open water sessions, you can upgrade to become an SSI Ocean Mermaid at any time. Get started today!

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During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty equips you with the skills to safely use nitrox mixes containing up to 40 percent oxygen at dive centers and on liveaboards around the world. By mastering these concepts, you ensure a higher level of safety and competence for every future underwater adventure.Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification along with your OWD.

The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program will teach you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your no-decompression limits, increase your safety, and reduce the required length of your surface intervals when compared to air.

Many exciting dive sites are located in deeper water. Without proper training, this kind of diving puts you at risk. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives beyond 18 meters, and is a prerequisite for some advanced training.

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.

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily 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.

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. You can start by studying the academics anytime, anywhere at your own convenience and we will schedule your review and in-water training sessions.

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 as well as 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.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Learn how to become a mermaid with the exciting SSI Mermaid program! This mermaid training provides all the skills and techniques you need to maximize your mermaid experience, be truly comfortable in the water and get the most out of your equipment. After getting certified as an SSI Mermaid, the next logical step is to take your mermaid adventures to our wonderful oceans! With just 2 additional open water sessions, you can upgrade to become an SSI Ocean Mermaid at any time. Get started today!

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.

During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty equips you with the skills to safely use nitrox mixes containing up to 40 percent oxygen at dive centers and on liveaboards around the world. By mastering these concepts, you ensure a higher level of safety and competence for every future underwater adventure.Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification along with your OWD.

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

The Divemaster program is much more than just a course—it’s your gateway to an extraordinary life and the first step on a journey that will change your world forever. With this diverse training program, you’ll lay the foundation for turning your passion into a career. You’ll not only guide dives and lead unforgettable underwater adventures, but you’ll also inspire others with your enthusiasm and enrich their lives. Take a deep breath, accept the challenge, and start your next big adventure now!

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Do you dream of travelling the world working as a scuba instructor? With this globally recognized certification, you can work at SSI Training Centers represented in over 130 countries. This in-depth program provides all you need to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. Once certified, you can train new SSI divers, teach Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and create Dive Guides. The possibilities are endless, so start your dive career now!

Assistant Instructor Trainers prepare Assistant Instructors to teach academics and conduct in-water training. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer, you are also qualified to assist Instructor Trainers, giving you valuable experience along your scuba diving instructor pathway. When ready, you can finish the Instructor Training Seminar, allowing you to become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey to create scuba diving instructors 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.

Start today - You must be a Divemaster or equivalent to participate in SSI's 3-level instructor training program. The training begins with participation in the combination Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course, accompanied by Digital Learning. After successfully completing the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will take part in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training entitles you to independently teach various SSI key programs such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. If you want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between the training courses, you can also complete the 3 parts in individual steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.

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.

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.

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 Divemaster program is much more than just a course—it’s your gateway to an extraordinary life and the first step on a journey that will change your world forever. With this diverse training program, you’ll lay the foundation for turning your passion into a career. You’ll not only guide dives and lead unforgettable underwater adventures, but you’ll also inspire others with your enthusiasm and enrich their lives. Take a deep breath, accept the challenge, and start your next big adventure now!

For September we have prepared a long weekend to Croatia on the Istrian peninsula. St. Marina is very popular among divers for its diversity. The home reef offers interesting dives for both beginners and advanced divers.

Discover the beauty of Istria above and below the water. Wrecks, reefs and a beautiful home bay - your perfect long weekend! The STARFISH Diving Center Vrsar offers trips to the most beautiful destinations and most famous wrecks in the Adriatic with its spacious diving boat. Seahorses and, with a bit of luck, eagle rays await you in the house bay. Lots of cool training courses and relaxed dives for your perfect diving weekend!

Warm water after a cold winter? Then come with us to Istria! ????????????We’re kicking off the 2027 diving season together with Sarah and Ivan from Triton Diving. And this time, we have the dive boat all to ourselves!Our boat, Vrsarperfekt, providesOver five days of diving, you’ll explore the wrecks off the coast of Rovinj. The “Baron Gautsch,” the “Giuseppe Dezza,” and the “Hans Schmidt” are no longer insider secrets—yet there’s still plenty to discover at and around the wrecks. Thanks to the abundant marine life around the wrecks, wreck enthusiasts, underwater photographers, and fish lovers alike will find plenty to enjoy.Diving the way we like itThe dive sites are located at depths of up to 35 meters. Our small but excellent dive boat can accommodate up to 15 divers—we deliberately keep the number of participants to a maximum of 10 to 12.Of course, there’s everything you need on board: a sturdy fin ladder and even a toilet. ????Ultimately, the weather determines which dive sites we visit. Together, we’ll discuss where to go—and see what the conditions allow.And will we get filled up too????For open-circuit (OC) divers, air fills are included; nitrox is available for an additional fee. For closed-circuit (CCR) divers, air and O₂ are included.Stay right at the dive centerWe’ll be staying at a cozy guesthouse within walking distance of the dive center. Accommodations are in double rooms with breakfast included; single rooms are available upon request.Why Choose Triton Diving?We’ve already been guests of Sarah and Ivan twice—and it quickly became clear to us: We’d love to come back here!The two of them create an atmosphere where you feel welcome from the very first moment. It’s important to them that their guests have fun while diving—and that’s exactly what we’ve experienced every single time so far.Dive Together, Experience TogetherAs you know from our tours, the focus is on diving together and sharing experiences with one another.During the day, we grab a bite to go; in the evening, we head out together to one of the local spots. No rigid schedule, no mass tourism—just great dives, nice people, and a relaxing time in Istria.Who can join us?With us, affiliation with any organization doesn’t matter. We dive in buddy teams. Coming alone? No problem—we’ll find the right buddy for you.Dives are limited to a maximum of 90 minutes; you and your buddy team will decide on everything else.You should be familiar with boat dives and ascents in open water.???? Travel dates: April 16–22, 2027???? Location: Vrsar, Istria???? Dives: up to 35m???? Group size: max. 10–12 divers???? Suitable for: Beginners to experienced diversReady for the first warm diving trip of the year? Then come with us to Istria! ????????Guide: ThomasPrice: €1,350This is included in the price:5 Days of Boat DivingOvernight stay in a double room, including breakfastPlanning, organization, and tour leadership by ThomasFor open-circuit (OC) divers: airFor CCR divers: air and O2In addition:Meals and, if applicable, additional gasesApplication deadline: March 15, 2027Online Information Session: April 11, 2027, 7:00 p.m.Prerequisites:Ability to dive independently and responsibly in a buddy team; diving from a boat; drysuit diving is recommendedDifficulty level:Easy to MediumOptional Add-ons:– Nitrox available on-site for an additional fee– Single room surcharge: 15€ per nightSchedule: Depending on the weather, we will do 2 dives per day. Arrival day is Friday; departure is Thursday.