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Start your new adventure with the SSI Open Water Diver This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin a lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Through customized training combined with in-water exercises, you'll gain the skills and experience you need to feel comfortable and safe underwater. You will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification and learn one of the most fascinating sports in the world with Octopus Garden Diving Center Malta in one of the best diving areas. PrerequisitesMinimum age: 10 yearsPrerequisites: SwimmerTheory lessons: Digital learning kitPool/open water: 6 lessonsOpen water dives: 4Depth limit: 18 meters (age 15+)

Open Water Diver Start your new adventure with the SSI Open Water Diver This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin a lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Through customized training combined with in-water exercises, you'll gain the skills and experience you need to feel comfortable and safe underwater. You will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification and learn one of the most fascinating sports in the world with Octopus Garden Diving Center Malta in one of the best diving areas. PrerequisitesMinimum age: 10 yearsPrerequisites: NoneTheory lessons: Digital learning kitPool/open water: 6 lessonsOpen water dives: 4Depth limit: 18 meters (age 12+)

Get your SSI Open Water Diver certification where the Mediterranean is your classroom.At OK Diving Malta we've been training divers since 2012, in small groups, with instructors who know you by name.You'll start in our heated pool, with direct sea access right there, so you build confidence step by step before heading into open water.What you get:SSI Open Water Diver certification, recognized worldwideSmall groups, real instructor attentionHeated pool + direct sea access, all in one locationWarm, clear, current-free Mediterranean waters, ideal for first certificationsEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian spoken by the teamBased in St. Paul's Bay since 2012. Come as a beginner, leave a certified diver.

Not sure which specialty is right for you? The Advanced Open Water Diver lets you try 5 different specialties before committing to a full program.Typical specialties: Perfect Buoyancy, Wreck, Photo, Fish ID, and Navigation, plus Night diving when there are at least 3 students.Small groups, full briefing before each dive, then a real open water training dive in Malta's warm, current-free, crystal-clear waters.What you get:SSI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, recognized worldwide5 specialty dives, each fully briefed and guidedAll credits toward full specialty programs laterSmall groups, real instructor attentionBased in St. Paul's Bay since 2012

Equipment and boats fees are not included in this course. An additional €20 fee applies for the Advanced Night Dive.

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.

For those who crave a deeper look into the past, the SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Specialty takes your wreck exploration to the next level. Dive beyond the surface and into the heart of history as you learn how to safely enter and navigate the interior of shipwrecks. Through a blend of academic training, skills practice, and open water dives, you’ll develop the techniques and confidence to perform limited penetration dives within the daylight zone. Using specialized equipment and procedures, you’ll explore up to 30 meters in depth or 40 meters in linear distance,always with a qualified buddy by your side. Earn your SSI Advanced Wreck Diving certification and unlock access to some of the most captivating, immersive dive experiences the underwater world has to offer. Adventure is waiting, dive in deeper!

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!

Using online learning, confined and open water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver program is a perfect foundation to become a confident and safe diver. You will learn all you need to scuba dive in open water up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. In this program, you will complete almost half of the Open Water Diver course training and can upgrade your certification easily. You just need to complete the remaining academic and confined water sessions, plus two open water training dives.

Open water diver course

Get your scuba diving certification in one of the Mediterranean's best dive destinations. Our Open Water Diver course combines pool training and open sea dives in Malta's crystal-clear waters, with small groups and experienced English-speaking instructors.What's included:– SSI eLearning materials (theory at your own pace, before or during your stay)– Pool sessions in our heated pool– 4 open water dives in Malta's top dive sites– Full equipment rental (wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tank)– SSI Open Water Diver certification upon completionCourse details:– Duration: 3 days– Language: English (also available in Spanish, or Italian)– Group size: maximum 4 students per instructor– Minimum age: 10 years (Junior OWD) / 15 years (OWD)– No prior experience required– Location: St. Paul's Bay, Malta

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%.

Equipment and boat fees are not included in this course. 

Equipment and boat fees are not included in this course.

Not sure which specialty is right for you? The Advanced Open Water Diver lets you try 5 different specialties before committing to a full program.Typical specialties: Perfect Buoyancy, Wreck, Photo, Fish ID, and Navigation, plus Night diving when there are at least 3 students.Small groups, full briefing before each dive, then a real open water training dive in Malta's warm, current-free, crystal-clear waters.What you get:SSI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, recognized worldwide5 specialty dives, each fully briefed and guidedAll credits toward full specialty programs laterSmall groups, real instructor attentionBased in St. Paul's Bay since 2012

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.

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.

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 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.

If you want to make the most of your bottom time and have more fun on your dives, try underwater scooter or diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) diving. In this underwater scooter and DPV course, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to safely plan and conduct dives using scooters or DPVs. You will learn the special precautions needed for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and how to control your equipment, so you can safely enjoy the new dive experiences DPVs provide. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI DPV Diving specialty certification and be able to dive up to 30 meters deep with a scooter or DPV.

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!

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.

To join the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach. It begins with the Instructor Training Course combination, supported by immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can take the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, build valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless – start your scuba diving instructor career now!

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.