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The Open Water Diver certification is your foundational step into the underwater world, providing the essential skills and knowledge to dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters or 60 feet. This comprehensive course covers three main phases including knowledge development through online or classroom study, basic skill practice in a pool or confined water, and four open water dives to apply your training in a natural environment. The program typically spans three to four days and includes all digital learning materials, certification processing fees, professional instruction, and a full rental of essential equipment such as a BCD, regulator, wetsuit, weights, and tanks. Training consists of one day dedicated to confined water sessions followed by two days of boat open water dives. To ensure safety and personalized attention, we maintain a strict ratio of maximum two students per instructor.

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to learn more about Marine Ecology. Being informed about the environment you are diving in will not only make you a better diver, but you'll enjoy your diving so much more!This course includes marine biology, oceans and marine ecosystems, and how we can protect our oceans. 

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

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!

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!

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.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to learn more about Marine Ecology. Being informed about the environment you are diving in will not only make you a better diver, but you'll enjoy your diving so much more!This course includes marine biology, oceans and marine ecosystems, and how we can protect our oceans. 

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.

Become an instructor and live your passion To participate in the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or have an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI's 2-stage Instructor Training approach. It starts with the combination of the Instructor Training Course and immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will take the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you will be able to teach important SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide independently. Do you need more time or want to gain practical experience before becoming a fully-fledged instructor? You can also complete the Assistant Instructor part as an independent step. This allows you to assist on real student courses, gain valuable teaching experience and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless - start your career as an instructor now!

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An Assistant Instructor Trainer prepares the Assistant Instructor for their theoretical instruction and practical training in the water. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer you are also qualified to assist an Instructor Trainer, giving you valuable experience on your way to becoming an Instructor. Once you are ready, you can complete the Instructor Training Seminar and become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey today to train the instructors of tomorrow.

May 1 - 11, 2027 Skill Level: All Experience Levels Murex Manado, Murex Bangka, Lembeh Resort Trip Leader: Oscar Torres & Graham Casden Discover three stunning locations in North Sulawesi, Indonesia with Passport to Paradise. Dive and explore Bunaken, Bangka Island, and Lembeh Straight! Passport to Paradise is a unique diving experience which allows you to explore three distinct diving destinations in one trip. With over 150 dive sites to choose from, and seamless boat diving transfers from resort to resort, if you want to see as much as you can when you visit a region but don’t want to endure hours in transit, this trip is for you! For divers and snorkelers the Bunaken Marine Park is yours to explore! Bunaken is home to some of Indonesia’s best wall diving sites and the shallow coral gardens give you the opportunity to snorkel with turtles. Bangka Island offers such an explosion of color it will leave you spellbound and the Lembeh Strait which has the undisputed best muck diving and most unusual marine life in the world.

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Dive with us in the heart of the coral triangle! Bunaken has something to offer everyone; and our team is here to help. From breathtaking walls, adrenaline drift dives, hunting for macro critters or diving in Bunaken's famous 'Turtle City' - whatever kind of diving you're interested in, Bunaken has it. Personalized groups, local knowledge you can trust and dives designed for you.Don't miss the chance to dive in one of the world's most biodiverse locations. Join any of our dive trips throughout the day:- Morning | 08:00 - 12:00 | two sites- Afternoon | 14:30 - 16:00 | one site- Night | 17:30 - 19:00 | one site

Two legendary diving paradises in one unforgettable tripJoin us on an extraordinary diving adventure to two of Indonesia’s most spectacular diving regions. Together, we’ll discover the legendary biodiversity of Raja Ampat and then experience the impressive drop-offs and colorful coral gardens of Bunaken National Park near Manado.This trip takes us to some of the most beautiful dive sites on our planet. Look forward to comfortable resorts right on the water, full board throughout the trip, and a total of 29 included dives in one of the most fascinating underwater worlds on Earth.Our Highlights✔ Raja Ampat – the center of the world’s greatest marine biodiversity ✔ Bunaken National Park with spectacular drop-offs and numerous sea turtles ✔ 29 dives included ✔ Full board throughout the entire trip ✔ Comfortable resorts right on the water ✔ Day hotel in Jakarta for a relaxed arrival ✔ The perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable diving experiencesRaja Ampat – At the heart of biodiversityFebruary 21 – March 1, 2027After traveling via Jakarta and Sorong, we arrive in Raja Ampat—a dream destination that is at the very top of many divers’ wish lists.Our home for the next few days is the charming Korpak Resort on Waigeo, just a few minutes from Waisai. Located right on the water, it offers the perfect starting point for our daily dive trips.https://www.korpakresortrajaampat.com/We stay in comfortable Superior rooms with air conditioning and a veranda or balcony. If you’d like to treat yourself to something special, you can upgrade to a larger Deluxe room or even an overwater villa right above the water.Including Raja Ampat8 Overnight stays at Korpak ResortFull board6 Diving Days3 boat dives dailyDiving GuideTank and weightsPacked lunch during dive tripsEvery morning, we set out directly from the resort dock on our diving adventures and return after eventful days full of memorable experiences.We can look forward to colorful coral reefs, huge schools of fish, wobbegongs, manta rays, and the incredible biodiversity for which Raja Ampat is famous worldwide.Manado & Bunaken – Drop-offs, Turtles, and Coral GardensMarch 1 – March 6, 2027After a private boat transfer to Sorong, we’ll fly on to Manado in northern Sulawesi.Here, we’ll be staying at the popular boutique resort Cocotinos Manado in cozy garden-view rooms. Guests who wish to do so can upgrade to ocean-view rooms or spacious junior suites.https://www.cocotinos.de/ https://www.korpakresortrajaampat.com/Over the next four days of diving, we will explore the famous dive sites of Bunaken and Siladen National Parks together.Including Manado5 Overnight stays at Cocotinos ManadoFull board4 Diving Days2 boat dives per dayDiving GuideTank and weightsThe afternoons are free for you to enjoy as you wish. We can relax by the pool, pamper ourselves at the spa, or explore the surrounding area on optional excursions. Additional dives can of course be booked.Our ItineraryFebruary 19, 2027Departure from Hamburg on Turkish Airlines via Istanbul to JakartaFebruary 20, 2027Arrival in Jakarta and stay at a day hotel right at the airportFebruary 21, 2027Connecting flight to Sorong and ferry transfer to Raja AmpatFebruary 22 – February 27, 2027Six days of diving in Raja Ampat, with three dives each dayFebruary 28, 2027A day off to relax and enjoy the resortMarch 1, 2027Private boat transfer to Sorong and flight to ManadoMarch 2 – March 5, 2027Four days of diving in Bunaken National Park with two dives each dayMarch 6, 2027Return flight from Manado to HamburgMarch 7, 2027Arrival in HamburgTrip priceExclusive Loyal Customer Price€5,190 per person in a double roomInstead of the regular price of €5,390, you’ll save €200 on the official travel price.Included in the trip priceInternational Flights from/to HamburgDomestic flights within IndonesiaAll Transfers as per the programDay Hotel in JakartaFull board throughout the entire trip13 Overnight stays at select resorts29 DivesDiving GuidesTank and weightsOptional Room UpgradesKorpak Resort Raja AmpatDeluxe Room with Pool View: +195 € per personOverwater Villa: +249 € per personCocotinos ManadoWater-Edge Ocean-view room: +225 € per personJunior Suite with ocean view: +360 € per person(Prices per person based on double occupancy, subject to confirmation.)Secure your spot among the world’s most beautiful dive sitesThis trip combines two absolute dream destinations for divers into a single vacation. Together, we’ll experience the incomparable biodiversity of Raja Ampat and the world-famous drop-offs of Bunaken— a combination that makes every dive a special experience.The number of participants is limited.If you dream of gliding through pristine coral gardens, encountering manta rays, and discovering some of the most spectacular underwater landscapes on our planet, then join us on this special journey.We look forward to experiencing this adventure with you .

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