Netherlands

Explore Netherlands

The Netherlands, known for its windmills and tulip fields, also offers a surprising underwater world perfect for diving enthusiasts. Nestled by the North Sea, this unique destination boasts diverse marine environments including reefs, wrecks, and vibrant underwater landscapes. Notably, the Zeeland region is a diver's paradise, with its thriving marine life and crystal-clear water. Here, divers can explore the Grevelingenmeer, a saltwater lake home to rich biodiversity, including playful seals and colorful nudibranchs.

Diving in the Netherlands caters to various styles, offering both shore and boat diving experiences. The abundant wrecks lying off the Dutch coast are particularly alluring, with some dating back several centuries, adding a historical twist to the dive. The seasonal changes bring different experiences, with autumn offering the best visibility. The unique blend of freshwater and saltwater ecosystems across the country provides an intriguing variety of marine life, making every dive an adventure. Whether it's the serene beauty of anemone-covered rocks or the historical charm of sunken vessels, diving in the Netherlands is a captivating experience.

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Diver Level Programs / Courses

Dive2Perfection

Open Water Diver

13 Nov 2025

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.

Instructor Evaluation

SSI Benelux

Instructor Evaluation - IE

15 Nov 2025

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.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Scuba World Arnhem

Open Water Diver

15 Nov 2025

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Duikcentrum Onderwaterwereld

Scuba Skills Update

16 Nov 2025 + 3 more

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Duikcentrum Onderwaterwereld

Perfect Buoyancy

16 Nov 2025 + 3 more

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!

Instructor Evaluation

SSI Benelux

Instructor Evaluation - IE

20 Nov 2025

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to:

• Conduct academic sessions
• Lead confined water training
• Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more
• Develop student management and communication skills

Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more.
Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.