Explore Northern Portugal

Enquanto mergulhador nitrox, pode aumentar os seus tempos de fundo e as margens de segurança, além de diminuir os intervalos de superfície - e por isso pode gastar mais tempo a explorar os locais de mergulho que gosta e menos tempo a esperar para mergulhar! Neste programa irá aprender novas habilidades e aumentar o seu conhecimento sobre mergulho enquanto aprende como planear e mergulhar em segurança com misturas de ar enriquecido até 40% de oxigénio. Após a conclusão do programa irá receber uma certificação de Ar Enriquecido Nitrox 32% a 40% da SSI.

In this UNDERWATER ORIENTEERING course you will learn underwater navigation, procedures, techniques, planning, organization and resolution of potential problems when sailing underwater. You will also learn about natural navigation, navigation by underwater patterns in addition to estimating distances and using the compass.

Initial Open Water Diver diving course. The course starts on this date and lasts about 3 weeks (confirm the dates at registration). The course consists of a Workshop, 5 confined water modules (swimming pool) and 4 open water dives. Knowledge acquisition can be done online with the functionality on SSI's e-learning platform. The exam is taken in person or online according to preference. The course includes the use of all necessary and safe diving equipment for decompression sickness. Mandatory to know how to swim.

With no heavy equipment, freediving lets you move underwater with ease. It is the purest form of diving and gives you an incomparable feeling of oneness with the water. The SSI Try Freediving program allows you to go freediving in confined water and discover why freedivers genuinely love their sport. Join us today and discover your inner freediver!

In this fascinating program you will learn all the skills you need to perform search and recovery dives safely and with confidence. We will teach you how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans and underwater communication skills and you will practice using new equipment such as lifting bags, lines and reels. By developing your search skills and practicing search on a dive team, you will become a confident search and recovery diver. Upon completion of the program you will receive the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty certification.

Choosing and buying scuba gear is one of the biggest and most important investments you'll make as a diver, but it's easy to get it wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to take care of it properly. With the right knowledge you can get more out of your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. SSI's Equipment Techniques Specialty is the best way to learn how to choose and store your diving equipment. By working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Dive System and develop a thorough knowledge of your dive equipment. You will practice basic preventive maintenance of equipment on your kit, to ensure maximum performance and durability of your Total Diving System. This training is given in a workshop format and also covers the operation of valves, taps, injectors and regulators, as well as knowing some of the industry standards (bottles, adapters, o-rings, etc.). During the training, the main repairs and maintenance of diving equipment such as BCD valves, dry suits, injectors, as well as adjusting the second and first floors of the regulators will also be covered in a practical way

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to experience scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined waters and well cared for by your instructor, so you can enjoy those unforgettable first breaths underwater and experience the magic of diving. At the end of this short course, you will have received your Try Scuba SSI recognition card and you will undoubtedly want to dive again. Endless diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Let's get started today!

The SSI Decompression Diving specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the limits of decompression. You will learn how to plan and perform diving to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using its total recreational diving system and a single decompression tank. You will learn and practice how to efficiently use the features of your dive computer, including gas changes, gas integration, reserve time and time to surface. Using these computer functions will become second nature, allowing you to perform dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion, you will receive SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and will be able to explore impressive deep dive sites or larger wrecks without being restricted by traditional no-decompression limits. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures just got bigger!

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.