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Basic Diver - Your first date with the blue!Short on time but long on desire? Experience the magic of breathing underwater in Cozumel without the need for a long course. In just a few hours, you'll be floating among tropical fish and discovering why diving is addictive.Ideal for: Curious and adventurous divers with busy schedules.The vibe: Pure fun and zero gravity.

This program, which gives you an internationally recognized certification, is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you will have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The SSI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to adventure! Recognized worldwide, this certification allows you to dive safely with a buddy, without professional supervision, to a maximum depth of 18 meters anywhere in the world.At ChrisDiving, we focus on safety, comfort and fun with a team of experienced professionals and personalized coaching.???? Course Data SheetCertification level: Open Water Diver SSI (Valid for life, internationally recognized).Maximum depth: 18 metres / 60 feet.Duration: 3 to 4 days (flexible according to learning needs).Training languages: French, English, Spanish.Location: Playa Potrero / Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica.Instructor/participant ratio : Limited (maximum 4 students per instructor) to guarantee safe learning, optimum comfort and attention at all times.???? PrerequisitesMinimum age: 10 years (divers from 10 to 14 years get Junior Open Water certification).Physical abilities: Be able to swim and float comfortably. Be in good general physical condition (a standard medical questionnaire must be completed before the start of the course).???? Training Environment and ProgramTraining is divided into 3 main progressive stages:Theory (E-learning at home): You study at your own pace on the SSI application or website before arriving at the center. We'll do a review together to validate your knowledge.Practice in a Protected Environment (Pool / Quiet Bay) : You'll learn to master basic equipment and techniques safely where you have a foothold.Natural Environment Dives (Ocean): 4 ocean dives to discover the Guanacaste seabed, apply your skills in real-life situations and perfect your buoyancy.???? Material & Equipment

Coral reefs are a jewel for divers, as diving on reefs teeming with marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the best way to learn more about them and get the most out of coral diving is to take SSI's Coral Identification specialty program. You will learn how to identify the different corals and, in addition, you will obtain the SSI Coral Identification specialty certification.

In the Basic Diver SSI program, you'll learn the skills and knowledge you need to dive to a depth of 12 meters with an SSI Professional. It's a great way to explore the underwater world in greater depth by giving diving a try. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver programs within 6 months, so you can move on to the next stage of your diving adventure.

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.

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 oceans are home to hundreds of species and, thanks to diving, you can spot countless fascinating creatures! In this program, you'll be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of reef fish from the Red Sea, Caribbean and Indo-Pacific. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

This program, which gives you an internationally recognized certification, is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you will have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This program, which gives you an internationally recognized certification, is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you will have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The SSI Explorers program provides children with the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in snorkeling, mermaid, freediving, or scuba experiences in a pool or confined water environment.

This camp is 2 weeks long, Monday-Friday. The first week is all at LDC. The second week, they go to Lake Phoenix Tuesday-Wednesday for their Open Water Dives.

Join us for our 2 Tank excursion to the adventurous playa reefs. Explor the oceans depth between 18-30m (60-100ft) and discover an abundance of life and huge coral structures hidden beneath the surface. Continue you diving pathway with the advanced adventurer, nitrox, deep, drift and many more specialties. Recieve a more personal and inttimate diving experience with our instructors in group ratios of maximum 4 divers to each instructor to allow you to enjoy diving and encourage you to particiopate and learn new skills at ease. Feel safe and comfortable in our customer based learning environment. Seek new adventures with each dive and further your abilities.

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.

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

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.

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.

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.

Devenez un plongeur de spécialité Science of DivingRejoignez la spécialité Science of Diving SSI et vous développerez une compréhension complète du monde sous-marin et de ses effets sur le corps humain. Cette spécialité est une formation obligatoire pour la plupart des programmes Professionnels SSI, ainsi que pour certains programmes Extended Range, et constitue un moyen essentiel d’élargir vos connaissances en matière de plongée. Disponible en ligne, vous pouvez obtenir votre certification de spécialité Science of Diving SSI depuis chez vous et vous préparer à commencer votre carrière de Professionnel de la plongée. Une fois le cours terminé, vous serez à mi-chemin de l’obtention de la très convoitée qualification de Divemaster SSI et gagnerez la certification de spécialité Science of Diving SSI.

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!

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is ideal for improving your buoyancy and getting the most out of diving. Buoyancy is a fundamental skill, but, if you ask any experienced diver, they will tell you that it takes time to perfect it. With the Perfect Buoyancy Specialty, you will learn advanced buoyancy skills and techniques so you can master your buoyancy quickly and enjoy relaxed dives. In this program, you'll also learn new skills that will help you protect the environment and that you can use in any diving situation, and upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. Once you perfect your buoyancy skills, you'll be able to float with ease and take amazing pictures underwater.

RequirementsMinimum age 10 years oldReferral Diver / Open Water diverDuration2 / 3 hoursWhat is included?Classroom academic sessionSSI Digital Learning MaterialsAll fees includedEnriched Air Nitrox 32 Digital Certification CardEnriched Air Nitrox 40 Digital Certification CardEnrichd Air Nitrox 40 DiplomaPrice$99

Advanced Open Water DiverIf 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.

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

Do you dream of working as an instructor and traveling the world? With this globally recognized certification, you can work in over 130 countries - wherever SSI Training Centers are located. This in-depth course provides you with everything you need to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. Once you are certified, you can train new SSI divers, teach Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue courses and train dive guides. Your opportunities are almost limitless, so start your diving career now!

Our Divemaster program is one of the best rated professional programs in the industry. We offer both SSI and PADI and it is our goal to train you to become a Divemaster ready to be employed. You can start the internship any day and our programs are from 1 - 3 months. We offer accommodation to our interns. Contact us directly at info@richcoastdiving.com Included with our 3 month internship: ​ The only internship that includes 5 Specialties to make you a better Dive Pro ! - DIVE for LIFE Membership - Manta & Bull shark Diving - A FREE Rich Coast Diving T-shirt - Unlimited world-class diving during training - Experience workshops like equipment maintenance - FREE Candies and Coffee - FREE Wifi at the shop - Discount on shop retail​ ...And much more !

Join us for our 2 Tank excursion to the adventurous playa reefs. Explor the oceans depth between 18-30m (60-100ft) and discover an abundance of life and huge coral structures hidden beneath the surface. Continue you diving pathway with the advanced adventurer, nitrox, deep, drift and many more specialties. Recieve a more personal and inttimate diving experience with our instructors in group ratios of maximum 4 divers to each instructor to allow you to enjoy diving and encourage you to particiopate and learn new skills at ease. Feel safe and comfortable in our customer based learning environment. Seek new adventures with each dive and further your abilities.

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.

Become a certified Divemaster with SSI The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your teammates and become a diving ambassador by completing the Divemaster program. All you need to get started is 40 logged dives and certification in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged dives in each, plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide on successful completion of the Divemaster program. If you'd like to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, the next step is to upgrade to Divemaster with a minimum of 60 logged dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster right away, or later by studying the Science of Diving support course and passing the final digital exam that makes you an SSI Professional.

The Divemaster program is the first step of an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your fellow divers and become a diving ambassador by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/registered dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Sailing, Night and Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified/logged dives in each area, plus Diver Stress and 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, guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified dives. Upgrade to Divemaster immediately or at any time by studying Science of Diving materials and passing the Digital Final Exam that makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities around the world for the next generation of highly skilled professionals.

After becoming a Divemaster, the Assistant Instructor qualification is the next step in a dive instructor's career path. This program allows you to gain teaching experience, practice briefings and provide in-water and classroom training. If you want to advance your career as a dive professional, you can take the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the combined Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course accompanied by digital learning. Upon 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 qualifies you to independently teach several key SSI programs, such as 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 gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be completed as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and 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.

Join our next Instructor Training Course atRich Coast Diving in Costa Rica. 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.

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.

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.

Tour Description Whale Shark Tour Itinerary Our Whale shark tour departs everyday at 8:15 am (meeting time 8:00 am at the dive shop if staying on the island) We provide drinks such as bottled water and sodas. As soon as we arrive to the area we start going in the water two participants at a time with our experienced guide. We will give you all the time you need to swim with them, always taking turns. Our amazing captain does a great job by positioning the boat in a way that the whale shark will pass right next to you when you enter the water! We may also swim with huge mantas, turtles and even dolphins! We never know what the ocean has to offer us each day. After this we will offer you sandwiches while we are returning to the Island. Then we will go to the nicest beach of our island, North Beach where we stop the boat in shallow water for you to relax, take a bath and have a drink while our crew prepares a fresh and delicious ceviche for everybody. After lunch we return to the dock at approximately between 1 and 2 pm. We have vegetarian lunch available. Should there be any special request please let us know and we will do our best to please you. A quick, but breathtakingly beautiful, one-hour boat ride from the docks on Isla Mujeres will put you right within the territory where your trained guide will search out the Whale Sharks and offer you an experience you will NEVER forget.

Join us for our 2 Tank excursion to the adventurous playa reefs. Explor the oceans depth between 18-30m (60-100ft) and discover an abundance of life and huge coral structures hidden beneath the surface. Continue you diving pathway with the advanced adventurer, nitrox, deep, drift and many more specialties. Recieve a more personal and inttimate diving experience with our instructors in group ratios of maximum 4 divers to each instructor to allow you to enjoy diving and encourage you to particiopate and learn new skills at ease. Feel safe and comfortable in our customer based learning environment. Seek new adventures with each dive and further your abilities.

Enjoying a lazy morning, fancy a dive or want to get back into diving ? Afternoon dives are the perfect in playa for all your diving requirements. 2 tanks on our local reefs maximum depth of 12m/40ft with very little current and lots of life. Diving in the afternoon is easy and perfect for beginners or those who havent dived in a while. With small groups of maximum 4 divers to each instructor your experience will be unforgettable. Just have fun and relax as you swim around our beautiful reefs under careful supervision of our dedicated instructors.

Not to be missed. Discover the mayan underworld and travel through time in these ancient underground caverns. An intrecate maze of water systems lie beneath the surface just waiting for you to explore them with your guide. Gluide through crystal clear waters and witness the spectacular structures alongwith an epic light display. Cenotes are actually caves or tunnels, which have been created by collapsing limestone rocks and are filled with crystal clear water. Join your guide gliding through this incredible underground journey. Here in mexico is one of the only places where you can discover these amazing cavern areas without any further training than open water diver. Level 1 for open water divers and above. Your first cenotes are always special, discover these larger open chambers of stalagtites and stalagmites, and some passages filled with lazer light displays as beams penetration through the cracks in the surface. This option includes cenotes such as Chac mool or Dos Ojos. You will do 2 dives with your guide at either one of the cenotes. Maximum of 4 divers to each cenote guide.

Ostracods are a magnificent bioluminescent light spectacle underwater during a special night dive

Diving around Playa del Coco is great and it offers the best dive sites in Guanacaste. We look forward to take you out and show you a wide range of marine life ! We offer daily 2-tank dive trips to our local dive sites in the Gulf of Papagayo, for all certification levels. Upon request we can also offer a third dive (min. 2 divers). Dive sites are characterised by volcanic rock formations approx. 10 mins boat ride from the shore. You can book a third dive for only $40 USD extra. Starting at 7.30 am at our dive shop in Playa del Coco, returning to shore around 12.00 pm. We require sign up for all dive trips a day in advance, for paperwork and equipment fittings. We require a refresher if you have not been diving for more than 12 months. The temperature in the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica ranges between 21-30ºC / 70-86ºF depending on the time of year. Visibility can change on a daily basis. The rocky underwater terrain is home to a huge variety of marine life, some seasonal. We can see white tip reef sharks, giant manta rays, stingrays, eagle rays, jewel and green morays, nudibranchs, angel and butterfly fish and schools of damsels, jacks, grunts and spadefish. Check out our favorite dive sites below. All our dives have a maximum dive time of 1 hour and depth range depends on your certification level (max 18-30 meters). ​ Are you planning to do several days of diving then choose the 10 day 2-tank (20 dives) local dive package and receive a discount price ! Full set of rental equipment is available at $35 USD per day incl. 13% VAT. ​

Is there good snorkeling in Costa Rica ? Yes ! The Guanacaste province offers a rich variety of marine life and has the best snorkeling in Costa Rica ! Our expert snorkeling guides look forward to take you out for a fun and safe experience. Starting at our dive shop (at 7.00AM) for paperwork and equipment fitting. Then we leave at 7.30 and you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel around the islands in the Papagayo Gulf. Each water session is around 40 mins in length. After evaluating the conditions, we find the most suitable place to get in and follow the rock formations looking for sharks, rays and a large variety of reef fish. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see one of our beautiful sea turtles ! We return to the dive center around noon.

This trip is a guided boat scuba dive for certified divers, visiting a popular South Shore site to view Hawaii’s diverse marine life such as sea turtles, octopus, eels, dolphins and coral formations. Morning and afternoon charters depart daily, providing top-of-the-line gear, snacks and beverages. The experience suits divers with at least Open Water certification and offers an opportunity to relax between dives while enjoying local ocean scenery.

We have our own filling station with 2 well-maintained Bauer compressors. We have 120 air cylinders and 50 nitrox cylinders ready for you. Our dive school is located in the middle of the island. You can drive right up to our filling station the drop off your empty cylinders and grab full ones. We always fill to 210 bar or 3000 PSI. The cleanest air with excellent service for the best price on Curacao. You pay 25 USD per person per day for diving with air, and 50USD for Nitrox ~32%, including weights. Don´t hesitate, choose for Relaxed Guided Dives.

Watamula is the most western dive site on the island, located between Westpunt and Noordpunt. The name Watamula is derived from the Dutch word ‘watermill’ and not without reason. Because currents converge here, it’s impossible to predict what kind of dive you will make and how long it will last. The only way for us te get there, is by our tour boat to West. Other highlight is the Mushroom Forest, over time, the hard coral formations of this dive site have developed in the form of mushrooms. Underneath each of these beautiful coral formations, an abundance of marine life awaits for you to admire and photograph. The shallow shelf gradually descends to a depth of around 6 meters, where the reef starts. The reef gradually descends to a sand floor at a depth of 30 meters or 100 feet. To a depth of 18 meters or 60 feet, the reef mainly consists of brain coral and smooth- and great star coral. Remarkably large brain corals, high pillar corals and star corals sharped like stacks of pancakes are found here.

Watamula is the most western dive site on the island, located between Westpunt and Noordpunt. The name Watamula is derived from the Dutch word 'watermill' and not without reason. Because currents converge here, it's impossible to predict what kind of dive you will make and how long it will last. The only way for us to get there, is by our tour boat to West. Other highlight is the Mushroom Forest, over time, the hard coral formations of this dive site have developed in the form of mushrooms. Underneath each of these beautiful coral formations, an abundance of marine life awaits for you to admire and photograph. The shallow shelf gradually descends to a depth of around 6 meters, where the reef starts. The reef gradually descends to a sand floor at a depth of 30 meters or 100 feet. To a depth of 18 meters or 60 feet, the reef mainly consists of brain coral and smooth- and great star coral. Remarkably large brain corals, high pillar corals and star corals sharped like stacks of pancakes are found here.

Klein Curacao, or “Little Curacao,” is a small uninhabited island located about 10 kilometers southeast of the main island of Curacao. It is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters and pristine coral reefs. This remote location offers divers the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular underwater environment without the crowds sometimes encountered at other dive sites. The diving features spectacular vertical walls, underwater caves, and a very healthy population of turtles and other large marine life. We meet at the boat at 06.30AM, the crossing takes 1.5 hours, we have breakfast on the beach, afterwards we get ready for our first dive. After our first dive we enjoy a BBQ on the beach and relax on the longest beach of Curacao. In the afternoon we get ready for a second dive to get back to the main island of Curacao around 05.00PM.

Specialty Diver Bundle (2 specialties) — $329Save $49 when you combine any two specialty courses. Choose from our full catalog and pair them with evening classroom sessions that fit your schedule. Upon completion (plus 12 logged dives), earn your SSI Specialty Diver recognition card — your first step on the path to Master Diver.

Save $107 when you enroll in any four specialty courses. A well-rounded bundle for divers who want to build real skills across multiple disciplines. Earn SSI Advanced Specialty Diver recognition upon completion (plus 24 logged dives) — one of the most respected mid-level certifications in recreational diving.

Master Diver Bundle — $899 (save $163 vs. individual pricing) SSI's highest recreational diver recognition, bundled at a discount. Includes Deep Diving, Diver Stress & Rescue, and any three additional specialty courses — five total. Deep Diving and Diver S&R are mandatory components (SSI standards require both for Master Diver). The remaining three specialties are student's choice. Upon completing all five courses and logging 50 total dives, students earn SSI Master Diver recognition. Prerequisites: Advanced Specialty Diver recognition (or concurrent enrollment), plus minimum age 18. This is the top of the recreational ladder before entering professional training — a meaningful credential for any serious diver.

Be Diving presents "Coral Discovery", an experience whose purpose is to promote responsible and informed diving. Divers will learn about the biodiverse ecosystems of corals, identify representative groups, differentiate between healthy and diseased corals, and differentiate them from other invertebrate groups such as hydrocorals and sponges. At the same time, divers become aware of the problems with coral degradation.

We propose a dive starting from the shore where we'll provide you with garbage bags to clean up the seabed and then go for a walk near the port to collect rubbish on the coast. Join us free of charge for this Blue Ocean action - every gesture for the sea counts!

Help Rebel out with the maintenance of the Rebel Coral Nursery.

Members of Idaho Dive Pirates and Divers with Valor are teaming up to sponsor and participate in a local underwater trash clean-up as part of the SSI Blue Oceans mission through Scuba Schools International. Through this effort, divers will work together to remove debris from our local waters, helping protect aquatic ecosystems and preserve these environments for future generations. Every piece of trash removed is a step toward healthier waterways and a reminder that divers have a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to care for the places we explore. This partnership highlights the shared values of our organizations: service, stewardship, and community. By bringing together recreational divers, instructors, and veterans, we continue to demonstrate how the diving community can make a positive impact both above and below the surface.

Members of Idaho Dive Pirates and Divers with Valor are teaming up to sponsor and participate in a local underwater trash clean-up as part of the SSI Blue Oceans mission through Scuba Schools International. Through this effort, divers will work together to remove debris from our local waters, helping protect aquatic ecosystems and preserve these environments for future generations. Every piece of trash removed is a step toward healthier waterways and a reminder that divers have a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to care for the places we explore. This partnership highlights the shared values of our organizations: service, stewardship, and community. By bringing together recreational divers, instructors, and veterans, we continue to demonstrate how the diving community can make a positive impact both above and below the surface.

Quarry Clean up and Fundraiser

Every two weeks on Mondays at 9 am we clear the coral trees of algae.

Save $246 by bundling: Five SSI ecology programs completed in a single full-day classroom session. You choose from: Fish Identification Freshwater Ecology Manta & Ray Ecology Marine Ecology Marine Invertebrate Ecology Marine Mammal Ecology Nudibranch Ecology Sea Turtle Ecology Shark Ecology No pool or open water dives required — pure knowledge programs available year-round. Earn five specialty recognitions in one day and develop a deeper understanding of the underwater world you're already diving in.

Every day you can make one or more guide dives either from the beach at Playa Daaibooi or from any other location on the island. Please inquire about the possibilities via WhatsApp +59995203989 or via info@divers-republic.com.

Scuba dive every Tuesday during the summer. Starts in June.  Show up around 5 pm and splash at 5:30 at Moby's exclusive on-site dive lake. No need to schedule. Bring your dive-buddy, or we'll assist in getting you a buddy. Fun-dive, practice skills, explore our new sub conning tower at 30 feet, along with our shipwrecks, navigation course, plexiglass air dome, corvette body, a multitude of fish and more. $35 access fee (includes air). Moby's Dive Club Members are FREE

Come join us at Eddie's in Dunedin. Talk to and meet other divers! Congratulate all the divers that have completed a certification this month.

Come practice your dive skills in the pool. We have limited space on our pool days for divers to come practice their skills. The number of open spots will be depend on our class sizes. This fee is for pool use only. Equipment, tanks, fills, weights or instruction is NOT included. Space is limited. DIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CERTIFIED. CERTIFICATION CARD MUST BE ON FILE WITH TRI-CITY SCUBA - NO EXCEPTIONS! No instruction is allowed during our pool sessions except for scheduled classes through Tri-City SCUBA. Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Quest Swimming 6800 Deer Run Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112. What is included: Pool use What is NOT included: Equipment, tanks, weights, instruction Need equipment? See option for equipment rental on our website for rental gear Need air? Tank with air is $10 and is brought to the pool Please sign up at least 1 day prior to event if you need tank rental.

Monthly Lionfish Showdown

We offer 2 tank dive charters to the vibrant reefs of Broward County, where coral cities hum with life and sea turtles cruise like unbothered locals. Conveniently located just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, your underwater escape is practically runway adjacent.Whether you’re looking to simply get wet, earn your first certification, or level up your dive training, we’ve got the tanks filled, the boat ready, and the ocean waiting.

You have asked and we have heard you! Indy Dive Center will open for regular recreational diving from 12pm – 6pm on a Friday of every month all season. (Usually the last Friday of every month.) Get to the water and have a little fun before the busy weekend crowds. Regular daily diving admission applies.

Inviting all merfolk! Join us at Indy Dive Center for a “Mermaid Meet Up!” Merfolk will have access to our confined and open water training areas to meet other mermaids, show and “tail” all your new mermaid gear, and make magic! Mermaids will gather to: Meet other mermaids Show and “tail” about your new mermaid gear Go for a guided swim in open water with a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor Mermaids with Open Water Training will also have opportunity to go for some “loggable” swim time (Ocean Mermaid or Advanced Mermaid Certifications required) Opportunities for photos in water, at the water’s edge, and access to the beautiful falls at France Park. (Safety first! Photos at the falls must have attendants or merwranglers to assist) Private access to training areas and platforms for staging gear and in-water activities. (Friends, family, and pets are asked to remain in the main beach area.) Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants must be able to swim (including in their tail), medically fit for open water mermaid activities, and comfortable in deep water Regular gate fees and daily admission apply ($25) Mermaids are asked to complete our digital waiver prior to arrival (same as our scuba diving waiver) Non-certified mermaids will be asked to use a floatation device for in-water activity. Masks and snorkels are required for open water mermaid swimming.

Join Aquarius Scuba every Monday evening for a fun, relaxed scuba & freediving practice session at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool (590 Rathburn Rd, Toronto, ON M9C 3T3). Whether you want to sharpen your buoyancy, practice skills, test out new equipment, or simply get some underwater time with other divers, our pool nights are the perfect way to stay confident and comfortable in the water.

OCEAN REEF NEPTUNE 3 BASIC DEMO DAY Demo Cost: $50 (demo fee waived if mask is purchased) No Fogging * No Jaw Fatigue * Breathe through your Nose or Mouth * Hard to Flood * Custom Fitted * Call to Schedule Your Demo Time - (between 1:00 - 4:00) ** 903-675-5762 **

This program, which gives you an internationally recognized certification, is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you will have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Spend your Independence Day weekend underwater!Join us July 3rd, 4th, and 5th for three days of diving aboard Delta's Splash. All trips are 2-tank charters departing at 9:00 AM.$250 for all three days.Tanks and rental equipment are not included.Whether you're looking to explore local reefs, visit some wrecks, or just spend the holiday weekend doing what you love, we'd love to have you join us!