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OPEN WATER DIVERGet your diving license. If you have always wanted to learn to dive, are looking for new adventures and want to get to know the fabulous underwater world: this is where your diving adventure begins.The "classic" diving course. Since the early 1980s, the Open Water Diver has been the most frequently trained diving course worldwide. The "OWD training" is THE introduction to the fantastic underwater world and provides the necessary knowledge to be able to dive independently with a partner.During the 4-day Open Water Diver course, you will learn everything you need to explore the underwater world on your own. The course includes theory lessons, sessions in the pool and dives in the sea. Afterwards, you will receive a "brevet" (certificate), which entitles you to dive worldwide and allows you to hire diving equipment.The maximum depth during and after the course is 18m. During the course you will learn everything you need to know to plan and carry out dives independently afterwards.This course is the ideal introduction to our sport!Beginners course from 10 years (diving courses for children from 10 to 12 years only possible after a detailed consultation with the parents)

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.

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.

Discover the underwater world with our SSI Open Water Diver course!Start your diving adventure with one of the world’s most recognized scuba training programs. In small groups of no more than 4 participants, we guarantee personalized attention and the best possible learning experience.???? Your benefits at a glance:Small groups—maximum of 4 participantsState-of-the-art, high-quality diving equipmentExperienced, professionally trained SSI instructorsPersonalized attention in a relaxed atmosphereInternationally recognized SSI Open Water Diver certificationLearn to dive safely, relaxedly, and with lots of fun. With our personalized training approach and modern equipment, we’ll lay the foundation together for your unforgettable underwater adventures.Dive in—your adventure starts here!

SSI Open Water Diver – Your introduction to diving with Diving Cres on the island of Cres The SSI Open Water Diver certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to start an adventure as a trained diver that will stay with you for the rest of your life. With Diving Cres, your professional SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres, Croatia, you will immerse yourself in a new world full of fascination, freedom and unforgettable experiences. Our Open Water Diver course combines personalized theory lessons with practical training sessions in open water at the most beautiful dive sites around Cres. Step by step, you will learn everything you need to dive safely, relaxed and with joy. Our experienced SSI instructors from Diving Cres will guide you individually so that you can learn at your own pace. You will acquire: in-depth knowledge of diving equipment and safety, safe buoyancy control and underwater communication, and the confidence of a responsible diver. This hands-on training ensures that you are well prepared to explore the underwater world on your own. Upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification, which will open up new diving adventures around the world. Start your diving adventure with Diving Cres – your SSI Dive Center on Cres! Book your Open Water Diver course in Croatia now and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of diving! Start your diving adventure with Diving Cres! SSI Open Water Diver course in Cres, Croatia – learn to dive safely and discover the underwater world.

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.

Der Open Water Diver Kurs ist der erste Zertifizierungskurs für angehende Taucher und vermittelt die grundlegenden Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse, die für das sichere Tauchen erforderlich sind. Der Kurs besteht aus theoretischem Unterricht und praktischen Übungen im Flachwasser sowie Freiwassertauchgängen (mind.4)Voraussetzung:Mindestalter 10 Jahre (JOWD)Gültiges ärztliches Attest über Tauchtauglichkeit oder eine medizinische SelbstauskunftKursdauer: 3-4 TageKursgröße: max. 4 TeilnehmerIm Kurspreis sind folgende Leistungen enthalten:AusrüstungOnline-LehrmaterialTheoretische und praktische UnterrichtseinheitenLogbuchDigitales ZertifikatThe Open Water Diver course is the first certification course for aspiring divers and teaches the basic skills and knowledge required for safe diving. The course consists of theoretical lessons and practical exercises in shallow water as well as open water dives (at least 4).Prerequisites:Minimum age 10 years (JOWD)Valid medical certificate confirming fitness to dive or a medical self-assessment form.Course duration: 3-4 daysCourse size: max. 4 participantsThe course price includes the following services:EquipmentOnline teaching materialsTheoretical and practical lessonsLogbookDigital certificate

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!

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!

Diving skills easily become rusty and after a while you lose confidence in your own abilities. An SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and back to your old strength in no time at all. In the refresher course, you repeat and practise the diving skills from your Open Water Diver program under the guidance of an SSI professional. However, a scuba skills update is not only a relaxed way to refresh your diving skills, but often also a prerequisite for resuming diving training after a break. If you don't want to worry about your skills on your diving vacation and would rather enjoy the underwater world instead, take the course shortly before your trip. The course is also ideal for Open Water Diver students to consolidate their diving skills before open water dives. The flexible course duration allows you to take your time and concentrate on your weaknesses.

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

Do you want to explore iconic towering shipwrecks and dive World War airplanes covered in vibrant marine life? Discover the world of wreck diving and get started today with this SSI advance wreck diving course. You will learn all you need to dive above and around wrecks and artificial reefs, plus earn your SSI Advance Wreck Diving specialty certification. The SSI Advanced Wreck Diving program provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conduct limited penetration, no-decompression dives within the daylight zone, to a maximum depth of 30 meters or linear distance of 40 meters, and using specialized overhead environment equipment and procedures, with an equally- or more-qualified buddy.

Take an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course if you want to shorten your surface intervals and extend your dive time. You'll spend more time exploring your favorite dive sites instead of waiting! With the course you will expand your diving knowledge to plan safe dives with enriched air mixtures up to 40% oxygen. After completing the course, you will receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for 32% or 40%.

Night Diving & Limited Visibility - Diving in the dark with Diving Cres Night dives are a very special experience - the underwater world shows itself in a completely new light. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course at Diving Cres prepares you perfectly to dive safely and relaxed in the dark. In this course you will learn everything you need for diving at night or under limited visibility conditions. Through a balanced combination of online learning and open water dives, you will learn: the safe use of special equipment for night dives, the correct entry and exit techniques, and effective communication methods with your dive buddy in the dark. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty certification - and be ready to discover the fascinating peace and magic of the night underwater with Diving Cres.

SSI Advanced Open Water Diver - Discover new depths with Diving Cres If you can't decide which specialty programs suit you best, the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program at Diving Cres is for you! This course gives you the opportunity to try out five different specialty areas - including Deep Diving and Navigation, plus three others of your choice. The Advanced Open Water Diver program is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn new skills and experience exciting adventures in the underwater world around Cres, Croatia. During the program, after a detailed briefing with your SSI Instructor from Diving Cres, you will complete one open water training dive per specialty. You will gain a comprehensive insight into each discipline - from deep dives and navigation to other specialty topics such as buoyancy control, night diving or wreck diving. The best thing about it: you have full flexibility! You can complete the entire specialty training at any time, and all dives already completed will count towards your Advanced Open Water Diver training. With the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Diving Cres, you will develop into a more experienced, safer and more versatile diver - ready for any new adventure underwater. Expand your diving skills with Diving Cres - your SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres! Book your Advanced Open Water Diver course in Croatia now and discover new depths!

SSI Diver Stress & Rescue - Become a safe and confident diver with Diving Cres Safety is paramount when diving - and this is exactly where the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course at Diving Cres comes in. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to recognize, avoid and react correctly to stressful situations in the water. The Rescue Diver course is considered one of the most rewarding steps in your diving education - it broadens your understanding, deepens your experience and makes you safer on every dive. During the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue program on the beautiful island of Cres in Croatia, you will learn: how to recognize and manage stress in yourself and other divers at an early stage, how to correctly assess emergency situations underwater and on the surface, how to use effective rescue techniques, and how to master teamwork and communication in challenging situations. Our experienced SSI instructors from Diving Cres will guide you step by step - with realistic exercises, practical scenarios and lots of fun. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue certification, which will take your skills to a new level and prepare you perfectly for further courses such as SSI Dive Guide or Dive Master. Become a safe diver with Diving Cres - your SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres! Book your SSI Rescue Diver course in Croatia now and learn how to protect yourself and others underwater.

SSI Navigation Specialty – Find your way underwater with Diving Cres Orientation is the key to relaxed and safe dives. In the SSI Navigation Specialty course at Diving Cres, you will learn to orient yourself precisely and confidently underwater, whether you are at a familiar dive site or in new terrain. This course will provide you with the knowledge and advanced navigation skills you need to navigate safely underwater. You will learn: the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques based on underwater features, estimating distances and returning to a specific point precisely, as well as simple and combined navigation patterns to dive efficiently. With the help of our experienced SSI instructors from Diving Cres, you will practice these techniques step by step in the clear waters around the island of Cres, Croatia. You will learn how to combine different navigation methods to optimize your diving experience and dive even more safely. This course will sharpen your powers of observation, boost your confidence and ensure that you know exactly where you are – and how to find your way back safely on every dive. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification – your next step on the path to becoming a safe, experienced and independent diver. Improve your underwater orientation with Diving Cres – your SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres! Book your SSI Navigation Specialty course in Croatia now and find your way in the fascinating underwater world.

SSI Perfect Buoyancy - Perfect buoyancy control with Diving Cres Good buoyancy control is the key to relaxed, safe and enjoyable dives. The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course at Diving Cres is the best way to improve your buoyancy control and experience the feeling of true weightlessness underwater. Buoyancy control is one of the most important fundamentals of diving - but perfecting it requires practice and specific instruction. In this course, you will learn advanced buoyancy control skills and techniques that will help you control your buoyancy and balance underwater. Together with our experienced SSI instructors from Diving Cres, you will train step by step: a stable, energy-efficient water position, precise control of your ascent and descent, fine-tuning through breathing and weight distribution, and conscious diving to protect the underwater world. By improving your buoyancy control, you can reduce your air consumption, extend your bottom time and glide through the water with minimal effort. This allows you to concentrate fully on what really matters - the underwater experience. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With perfect buoyancy, you can glide calmly through the sea, take breathtaking underwater photos or simply enjoy the absolute peace and weightlessness. Improve your buoyancy with Diving Cres - your SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres! Book your SSI Perfect Buoyancy course in Croatia now and experience the ease of diving. Improve your buoyancy with Diving Cres! SSI Perfect Buoyancy course on Cres, Croatia - dive safely, save air & glide effortlessly through the water.

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

Diving skills easily become rusty and after a while you lose confidence in your own abilities. An SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and back to your old strength in no time at all. In the refresher course, you repeat and practise the diving skills from your Open Water Diver program under the guidance of an SSI professional. However, a scuba skills update is not only a relaxed way to refresh your diving skills, but often also a prerequisite for resuming diving training after a break. If you don't want to worry about your skills on your diving vacation and would rather enjoy the underwater world instead, take the course shortly before your trip. The course is also ideal for Open Water Diver students to consolidate their diving skills before open water dives. The flexible course duration allows you to take your time and concentrate on your weaknesses.

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.

The Dive Guide course is the first step on an exciting journey. You will learn to safely guide certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. Through dive briefings, assessing dive conditions and leading dives, you will develop into a confident dive guide in no time. Start your professional diving career as a Dive Guide or continue to qualify as a Divemaster.

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!

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.

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 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 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.

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.

"END OF 2026 DIVING" on the ISLAND OF CRES SLEEP - DIVE - HAPP NEW YEAR Join our small group and celebrate the new year with us! We offer a sleep-dive & end-of-the-year-dinner package. 3 nights in an apartment 5 dives from the boat (incl. 1 DIVE at the Wreck Lina) NEW YEAR DINNER Price: 499 per person Get in touch for more infos: EMAIL: office@sea-mates.com