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The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You'll be in protected water and well supervised by your instructor, so you can enjoy those unforgettable first breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. By the end of this short course, you'll have earned your SSI Try Scuba certification card and will undoubtedly want to dive again. Countless diving adventures await you, and this course is where it all begins. Get started today!

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.

With e-learning, confined water and open water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver program is the perfect foundation for becoming a safe and confident diver. You'll learn everything you need to dive in the open water to a depth of 12 meters with an SSI Professional. In this program, you'll complete almost half of the Open Water Diver course and easily upgrade your certification. All you need to do is complete the remaining theory and confined water sessions, plus two open water training dives.

This world-renowned certification program is the best way to start your adventures of a lifetime as a certified diver. Customized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you the skills and experience you need to be truly comfortable underwater. You'll earn your Open Water Diver SSI certification.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The SSI Basic Freediver course is your first step into the peaceful, exhilarating world of freediving. During this entry-level program, you will learn how to freedive safely with a buddy in a pool/confined water up to a depth of five meters. Online training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident freediver. Upon completing this program, you will earn your SSI Basic Freediver certification. This is a pool based course. We'll either complete the training in Auckland (Olympic pool Newmarket) or Stanmore Bay pool. Usually we train between 10am and 2pm, but we will confirm this and the location after booking. Included - Instructor - Equipment (depending on availability and sizes) - E-learning (which has to be completed before the pool training) - Certification upon completion Please bring - Any free dive equipment you might have - Swimsuit & towel - Water & snacks/lunch

Looking for underwater adventure? Try SCUBA is the way to go! There is nothing like SCUBA diving! Its much easier than you think and the Try SCUBA entry level program is an ideal way to start exploring the magical world of the big blue ocean like you have never seen it before! On completion you will earn the SSI Try SCUBA recognition card and and learn to love the ocean from a completely new perspective. If you decide to become an Open Water Diver within the first six months, your Try Scuba open water dive will be recognized as one of the required dives. In order to truly enjoy your first underwater experience, an SSI Dive professional will teach you everything you need to know and under their guidance, you will learn the skills you need to enjoy this first experience underwater. Overview of the day - Meet at our dive shop in Warkworth around 8:30am (contact us if a later time suits better) - Dive theory introduction (you will get access to the e-learning when you sign up for your refresher course) - Drive to the dive site (approx. 20-30 mins, please contact us if you don't have your own transport) - Dive briefing - Skills practice shallow water - Continue the dive after the skills - Drive back to the shop & debrief, finish around 1:00 pm Included - Dive instructor - E-learning - Dive equipment - Skills in shallow water, shallow water dive Please bring - Swimsuit & towel - Dry and warm clothing for after the dive - Water & snacks/lunch Important - You need to be able to swim 200m and tread water for 10 minutes when signing up, for your own and your instructors safety in the water - All diving activities are weather dependent. Please read our T&C's before booking. - After completing your try dive, you can sign up for the Open Water Course!

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

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Whitianga Dive Weekend Escape for an action-packed weekend of diving in Whitianga, one of New Zealand’s most scenic and marine-rich destinations. This weekend trip is perfect for divers of all levels who want to explore rocky reefs, wrecks, and abundant marine life in a relaxed, social setting.Over the weekend, we’ll take you to some of the best local dive sites, including colourful reef gardens, kelp forests, and historic wrecks. Keep your eyes peeled for stingrays, crayfish, schools of snapper, and playful fish life that make Mercury Bay a diver’s paradise.When you’re not underwater, enjoy the stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and charming Whitianga town, with plenty of opportunities to relax, enjoy local food, or swap dive stories with fellow divers.Weekend Highlights2 days of guided dives at Whitianga’s top spotsExplore reefs, wrecks, and kelp forestsAbundant marine life including stingrays, crayfish, and snapperRelaxing coastal accommodation and downtimePerfect for both certified divers and adventurous beginnersWhether you’re looking to tick off local dive sites or just get a weekend fix of saltwater adventure, this Whitianga dive weekend is the perfect way to recharge, dive, and connect with the ocean.

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you everything you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mix of theory sessions and open water dives. You'll learn how to safely plan and execute your deep diving adventures, and how to use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most out of your deep dives. On completion of this course, you'll receive your Deep Diving SSI Specialty certification and be able to explore magnificent deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for certain additional training courses, making it the next logical step in your diver training.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your dive times and safety margins, and shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you'll learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge while learning to plan and dive safely with enriched air mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen. On completion of this program, you will be awarded SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Current diving opens up a world of new sites, often home to the most spectacular marine life. Dive from the shore and you'll discover the simplicity of walking along the beach and exploring your favorite dive sites. But waves, tides and currents can impact your dives and affect your safety if you don't know how to deal with them. The Waves, Tides and Currents SSI specialty will improve your diving skills and understanding, so you can dive in different environments safely and confidently. You'll gain a better understanding of dynamic environments in the wild, and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You'll also practice diving from the shore, in currents or in rivers to achieve specialty certification. Get started today!

The ocean is full of sites, but most of them are only accessible by boat. If you want to discover these incredible sites, become an SSI boat diver. It's the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats in complete safety and confidence. You'll be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract pelagic fauna not found close to shore. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving, spend your day away from the crowds and cruise off into the sunset. With online training and open water dives, the Boat Diving SSI specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills you need to dive safely and comfortably from a variety of boat sizes, from small boats to cruisers. Get your Boat Diving SSI specialty certification. Get started today.

In this specialty program, you'll develop the advanced skills and knowledge you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You'll learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, leave and return to a designated point, as well as basic navigation patterns. You'll also learn how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All this sharpens your underwater observation skills, improves your diving safety and helps you get the most out of every dive. On completion of this course, you'll be awarded the SSI Navigation specialty certification.

The Perfect Buoyancy SSI specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most out of every dive. Buoyancy is an essential diving skill, but any diver will tell you that it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy Specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy faster and enjoy more relaxed diving adventures. In this fascinating program, you'll also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in all diving situations. Upon completion of this course, you'll earn the Perfect Buoyancy SSI specialty certification. With improved buoyancy skills, you'll soon be able to glide with ease and take the underwater photos you've been dreaming of!

Night diving requires different skills from day diving. The Night Diving and Limited Visibility SSI Specialty is the best way to learn night diving and practice the techniques you'll need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you'll receive all the knowledge and skills you need to dive safely and comfortably at night or in conditions of limited visibility. Through a combination of e-learning and open water training dives, you'll learn to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment and communicate easily with your buddy at night or in limited visibility. At the end of the course, you'll receive Night Diving and Limited Visibility SSI specialty certification, and be ready to dive at night with confidence.

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. 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 try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

If you dream of exploring the big blue this specialty is for you. Many exciting dive sites, including historical wrecks and deep walls and drop offs, are located in deeper water. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives beyond 18 meters, and is a prerequisite for some advanced training. Without proper training, this kind of diving puts you at risk. To scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 40 meters, you should take the SSI Deep Diving Specialty. During the course we cover deep diving equipment, dive planning, decompression theory & more! Overview of the course - Online theory - to be completed before the dives - Boat charter and dives included. Location depends on the date, options are The Poor Knights, HMNZS Waikato Wreck, Little Barrier Island & more! - 3 deep dives are mandatory for your deep diver certification. If you've completed your advanced adventurer course or adventure deep dive, this 1 dive will count towards the certification. - Deep diver exam - Max training depth: 40m - Minimum age: 15m Included - Dive instructor - E-learning - Dive equipment - Training dives - Certification after completing the course successfully Please bring - Swimsuit & towel - Dry and warm clothing for after the dive - Water, snacks and lunch Important - We will give you access to the e-learning when signing up, and it can be completed on a laptop, computer or online app (phone).. - We offer SSI and SDI deep diver courses. If you have a preference for a specific agency - let us know after booking. - Our boat is a 7m RHIB, with limited space for bags and personal belongings. Please bring only what you need (water bottle, sunscreen/hat and food) and leave everything else in the car for after the trip. - All diving activities are weather dependent. Please read our T&C's before booking. 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.

Continue your SCUBA discovery with the wreck diving specialty program If you had decided that diving is a sport you want to really immerse yourself in, then its time for you to continue your adventure with SSI's continuing education program. Dives exploring the past are exhilarating. Complete the training and knowledge exercises with this course and start exploring history and unknown sites. Many of the ocean's best dive sites have artificial reefs, or wrecks that have sunk through the ages. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely scuba dive above and around these underwater treasures. You will earn the SSI Wreck Diving certification after completing this program. Minimum Age: 10 Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver Academic Sessions: Online training Open Water Dives: 2 Maximum depth: Varies with age and certification level The Diver Diamond methodology Diver Diamond is the cornerstone of the SSI educational system. It emphasizes the critical components of a great scuba education program: Proper knowledge, Proper Skills, Proper Equipment and Proper Experience. The diver diamond is the foundation for the Ultimate Dive Experience.

The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of the best ones can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats safely and with confidence. As a boat diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract schooling pelagics and marine megafauna not found closer to shore. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, fill your day with diving away from the crowds, and cruise along as the sun goes down. Using online training and open water diving sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal craft and liveaboards. Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification. Get started today.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 12 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

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.

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. Alternatively, you can co-teach the specialty you are interested in with an experienced Specialty Instructor or request a Verification Application of your experience and send it directly to SSI. Teach more specialties to automatically earn the Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

Ready to escape the ordinary and dive into something unforgettable? We're heading to one of the world's most spectacular scuba diving destinations - Fiji -- and we want you to come with us! Whether you're a seasoned diver or just getting started, this group trip is all about adventure, connection and making memories that will last a lifetime. And it's not just about under the water. Fiji is a paradise above the surface, too. This is your chance to check off a bucket-list destination.  Our Hosts:  Volivoli Beach Resort & Ra Divers.  Round trip GROUP Nadi airport/resort transfers, 7 Night's Accomodation, 7 courses daily including 2 course breakfast, 2 course lunch & 3 course dinner daily, coffee, tea, and filtered water, Beach BBQ, Traditional Meke performance, Hosted group event on last night, free use of standup paddleboards, kayaks and participation in complimentary resort activities , dolphin safari, resort & government taxes, 3 days of 2 tank boat diving & 2 days of 3 tank boat diving- includes tanks, weights & dive guide.  Call us for more details. Just a few good spots left for this incredible trip. Taking deposits now. Underwater Treasures 318-324-0204

June 5 - 15, 2027 Skill Level: Intermediate Nai'a Liveaboard Trip Leader: Kelly Dananay Located in the beautiful South Pacific, this island nation is known for incredible reefs loaded with colorful fish and corals, and unparalleled Fijian hospitality. Fiji is fortunate that sharks here are less preyed upon than in most other countries. The reefs NAI’A dives have healthy populations of white-tip, hammerhead and grey reef sharks. Black-tip, tiger, bull, nurse, and silver-tip sharks are not uncommon, but you have to be lucky to see one. They’re shy. The most reliable sites for hammerheads are the offshore seamounts of Mt. Mutiny and E-6, as well as the Namena Marine Reserve and Wakaya. NAI’A divers often encounter resident manta rays feeding in the outgoing current or getting cleaned at offshore cleaning stations or, like this one, coming by to say hi! NAI’A features nine passenger staterooms, a massive main salon, dive deck, sun deck, dedicated camera room and stern dive platform.