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!

When you become an SSI Freediver, you open the door to worldwide freediving opportunities. Learning to freedive with SSI is easier than you think. In this program, online training, pool/confined water sessions, and open water dives are combined to help you become a confident and safe freediver in no time. Once certified, you can freedive with a buddy in open water up to a depth of 20 meters and explore a variety of stunning underwater ecosystems around the world. Get started on your SSI Freediver course online today!

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.

The SSI Snorkel Diver program is the best way to learn how to snorkel and develop your confidence in the water, allowing you to go snorkelling and explore the mesmerizing landscapes and wildlife of the aquatic world. You do not need to be a proficient swimmer to participate in the Snorkel Diver program, and there is no minimum age to join. You just need to be comfortable in the water, able to maintain your buoyancy, and ready to begin the adventure of a lifetime!

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. This is the first part, of a four part training course. After completing all four parts you will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. As an Open Diver Water, you will be able to dive anywhere you want, with anyone you want and become part of a community of underwater explorers that others dream of joining. Part one consists of a 4-hour pool session, with one of our highly experienced instructors, that covers: Equipment introduction, dry skills, and the first half of the basic scuba skills required to become a certified SSI Open Water Diver. You will also receive all the eLearning material necessary to complete the entire Open Water Course.

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. This is the second part, of a four part training course. As we use dry suits for teaching in the UK, due to the climate, this part also covers the skills necessary to become an SSI Dry Suit Diver. Dry suit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. Part two consists of a 4-hour pool session, with one of our highly experienced instructors, that covers: The second half of the basic scuba skills required to become a certified SSI Open Water Diver, as well as the Dry Suit Orientation. You will also receive all the eLearning material necessary to complete the Dry Suit Diver Specialty 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.

SSI Open Water Referral course allows you to complete the academic and pool (confined water) training locally, then finish your four open water qualifying dives at any SSI centre worldwide or you can continue to complete the course with us.

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 Snorkel Diver program is your first step towards discovering a passion for the underwater world. It is the best way to learn how to snorkel and develop your confidence in the water, so you can go snorkeling and explore the mesmerizing landscapes and wildlife of the aquatic world. You do not need to be a proficient swimmer to participate in the Snorkel Diver program, and there is no minimum age to join. You just need to be comfortable in the water, able to maintain your buoyancy, and ready to begin the adventure of a lifetime! In this program, you will be introduced to the equipment and skills you need to go snorkeling safely. Begin your snorkeling training and earn your SSI Snorkel Diver recognition card today!

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.

Wanting to increase your time underwater and make the most out of those deeper dives, then Nitrox is for you. We run our Enriched Air Nitrox courses every Saturday afternoon. This is a dry course, so no diving included. 

Choosing and buying your dive equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a diver, but it is easy to get it a bit wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most from your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty is the best way to learn how to choose and store your dive kit. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a thorough understanding of your diving equipment & learn how to complete minor repairs.Course costs include eLearning & a practical session with one of our service engineers which gives the course so much more value and offers you great tips on keeping your kit in good working order and practical advice on simple repairs. You will also practice basic preventative dive equipment maintenance to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from your Total Diving System. If you want to just complete the theory you can do this at your leisure by just purchasing the eLearning only course from our website, we will still be on had for any help or questions you may have. https://www.belowthesurface.co.uk/shop-courses-kit/ssi-courses

The ocean undergoes a radical transformation the moment the sun slips below the horizon. Familiar reefs become alien landscapes, and creatures you’d never see during the day emerge from the shadows.But let’s be real: diving in the dark isn’t just “day diving with a flashlight.” It requires a specific mindset and a refined skill set.The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is designed to bridge that gap, turning “spooky” into “spectacular” by giving you the tools to handle low-viz environments like a pro.What You’ll MasterThis program blends convenient online theory with hands-on open water training. You won’t just be floating in the dark; you’ll be learning the logistics of the night:Light Handling & Gear: Mastering your primary and backup lights (and what to do if one fails).Communication: Learning how to “talk” to your buddy using light signals when hand signals are invisible.Navigation: How to find your way back to the boat or shore when the usual landmarks vanish.Entry & Exit: Safely getting in and out of the water when depth perception is tricky.The PayoffOnce you wrap up your training, you’ll earn your SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification. More importantly, you’ll have the genuine confidence to explore the underwater world 24/7. Whether it’s a murky lake or a midnight reef, you’ll be ready.

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

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.

In this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim improve effortlessly. By using less energy you may reduce your gas consumption so you can make the most of your dive time. With better buoyancy control, easier access to your valves and more redundancy as well, sidemount diving offers safety and peace of mind. This is the best sidemount diving course to discover and enjoy the enticing advantages of this dive style. You learn all the skills and knowledge you need to safely and comfortably dive with a single or two-cylinder sidemount equipment configuration.

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Dive guide is a non Pro course for someone who just wants more confidence in diving with friends and leading your group. Begin your diving career working as a Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster. Course fee incudes your training with us & your SSI eLearning. Please call for more information. If you are already looking to go pro then please purchase and book the divemaster course unless you have already completed the SSI Science of diving call if you need clarification.

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.

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty 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.

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.

WHY TRAIN WITH OCEANAUTS?We don't teach from a script. We teach from the field. Our candidates don’t just learn to guide; they learn to manage.Technical Foundations: Move beyond recreational limits. You will be trained in high-level kit configuration, including Wing, Backplate, and Twinset mastery.Workshop Integration: Spend time at our Warrenpoint HQ. Learn the fundamentals of IDEST (E2) standards, regulator diagnostics, and life-support maintenance.Scientific Rigor: Benefit from a curriculum influenced by years of professional scientific diving—focusing on precision, data-driven safety, and methodical execution.Business Mentorship: As an SSI Instructor Trainer (IT) candidate, Dain provides direct insight into running a successful dive business and transitioning toward an Instructor career.

Transitioning from a dive professional to an Open Water Instructor is the biggest step in your career. At the Oceanauts Pro Academy, we don’t just train you to pass an exam; we forge highly capable, confident diving coaches. Training in the dynamic, real-world conditions of our local UNESCO Global Geopark ensures that if you can teach here, you can teach anywhere in the world.The Pathway to Instructor This comprehensive program (open to certified Divemasters or equivalent) forms the core of your professional development. We combine deep-dive academic workshops with intensive pool and open-water coaching. You will learn modern pedagogical psychology, intelligent skill progression, and absolute dive deck control. Once you successfully complete the ITC, you will be exceptionally prepared to pass your final external Instructor Evaluation (IE).What You Will Unlock Earning your SSI Open Water Instructor rating unlocks your global employability. You will be fully authorized to independently teach, evaluate, and certify students in:Open Water DiverAdvanced Open Water DiverEnriched Air NitroxDiver Stress & RescueDive GuideThe Assistant Instructor (AI) Stepping Stone Not quite ready for the full ITC? You can complete the Assistant Instructor (AI) module as a standalone first step. This allows you to gain hands-on experience, assist with real student courses, and build your confidence as an educator before completing the rest of your Instructor Training at your own pace.The Oceanauts Experience When you train with us, you are joining a community. Expect proper "Oceanauts Fuel" to keep you sharp during theory sessions, rigorous in-water mentorship, and the classic Irish debrief at the local pub after a hard day's diving.Step up, share your Giant Spirit, and start your career as an elite scuba educator today.

Spend a fantastic weekend exploring the breathtaking Scottish coast with us. Enjoy the guidance of friendly, experienced SSI instructors, with courses and guided dives available on request. Experience day boat diving with a convenient diver lift, Complimentary tea and coffee will be on hand and have the option to join an optional evening group meal for some great company. , and equipment rental is also available.

Gozo, the Isle of Calypso, a unique Island which forms a part of the Maltese archipelago and lies at the centre of the Mediterranean. This trip is always hugely popular with Fins divers and their families, with familiar faces returning each year as they have fallen in love with the island, the people, the food and most importantly the fantastic scuba diving! The Maltese Islands clear blue Mediterranean Sea is ideal for scuba diving with the dive sites highly accessible by the ever popular Jeeps, providing a fun way of getting around the island. Gozo offers unique diving experiences with reefs, caves and wrecks to make the dive one of the most interesting and exciting in the Mediterranean. Diving sites on the... Safari will include the famous Blue Hole, Inland Sea and the Camino Caves to name but a few. This holiday is perfect for the Deep course and many other Speciality Courses. 14 nights from the 16th August to 30th August 2025 or why not take 10 or 7 nights or even a long weekend? Just let us know how long you would like to holiday for, we have packaged your accommodation, Malta transfers, jeep transport to dive centres and diving for you. As on all our accompanied trips an experienced Fins SSI Instructor will be on hand to either help further your diving education or assist you on the dives. With a choice of accommodation from either the Calypso Hotel, a comfortable and centrally located hotel in Marsalforn Bay or self-catering apartments with the option of a sea view, prices are based on 2 people sharing all rooms fully air con and the price includes buffet breakfast. All are a minute's stroll from the seafront and the shops, restaurants and bars that have sprung up in this small resort... Gozo lies 20 minutes away by ferry from Malta. Measuring about one third the size of Malta it has a character quite distinct from Malta, it is more a fishing and farming community, and the countryside is greener and more spectacular. Flat-topped hills and intensely cultivated fields characterize the landscape whilst the coast has rugged cliffs, steep valleys and beautiful inlets. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozo’s rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean’s best dive sites.

Would you like one of our dive professionals to guide you round our local dive sites? If so then this is for you! We conduct our open water dives in a variety of locations, spanning over 30 different dive sites. The location for each associated diving day is available upon request. If you have any questions just let us know! Please see below the price listings for the available packages. 1 Dive - £100 2 Dives - £145 4 Dives - £230 8 Dives - £435 For an additional fee, (32%) Nitrox is available upon request.

wo dives from a RIB boat, cylinders and air is included in the price There are a number of notable wrecks in the area including the Norman Court which sank in 1883, The Primrose Hill, The Editor, The Hermine, The Havso and The Missouri, The Kyle Firth, Tenby Castle; these make for fantastic diving opportunities and are mostly within a 15 minute RIB ride from the bay. Also many reefs and drifts round Englishman’s Rock and Rhoscolyn Beacon. Pinnacle dives at Carreg Hen all possible, tides and weather permitting.

Would you like one of our dive professionals to guide you round our local dive sites? If so then this is for you! We conduct our open water dives in a variety of locations, spanning over 30 different dive sites. The location for each associated diving day is available upon request. If you have any questions just let us know! Please see below the price listings for the available packages. (Tanks and weights included). 1 Dive - £105 2 Dives - £155 4 Dives - £265 8 Dives - £480 For an additional fee, (32%) Nitrox is available upon request.

Would you like one of our dive professionals to guide you round our local dive sites? If so then this is for you! We conduct our open water dives in a variety of locations, spanning over 30 different dive sites. The location for each associated diving day is available upon request. If you have any questions just let us know! Please see below the price listings for the available packages. (Full Equipment Included). 1 Dive - £120 2 Dives - £215 4 Dives - £355 8 Dives - £510 For an additional fee, (32%) Nitrox is available upon request.

Cold water. Wild coastline. Huge grey seals. A proper UK diving weekend with real character.If you want a dive trip that feels different from the usual training weekend or easy inland circuit, this is it. The Farne Islands sit just off the Northumberland coast and deliver one of the most memorable marine life encounters in UK diving. Expect dramatic island scenery, boat diving from Seahouses, and the chance to share the water with curious grey seals in one of Britain’s most iconic wildlife-rich dive locations.This trip is built for divers who want more than just ticks in a logbook. It is about autumn adventure, seal encounters, cool-water marine life, and a great social weekend away with other divers. Whether you are booking with a buddy or coming on your own, this is the kind of trip people talk about long after the last dive.The itinerary has been kept simple so you know exactly what the weekend looks like.  https://diverutland.com/products/dive-rutland-farnes-dive-trip

Treat someone you love to this amazing trip - Now only £2,168 in our 2 for 1 offer (exluding nitrox, visas and other extras).Last 4 spaces available on our amazing trip to the Philippines in July 2026 on Philippines Siren with Master Liveaboards. Week 02 - Dates: 13th to 19th July - 6 Nights. Call us for a great deal (flights are extra). All cabins are the same standard. 2 fixed double cabins 2 cabins that can be double or twin 4 fixed twin cabins. Flights to Cebu, starting at around £800. Register your interest at info@jcscuba.net or call in to the shop for a chat.

Dive With Jimmy runs a pool night on Tuesday evenings, 7pm-8.30pm at Robinson Pool in Bedford. During this time we have sole access to both the dive pit which goes down to 3.8m and the children's pool. This is a great social event which is open to snorkelers, freedivers and scuba divers alike. We use the pool time to conduct courses as well as give customers an opportunity to try out new kit or just have a splash. The cost is £15 for the evening (unless you are on a course with us). We meet at the rear entrance, next to the car park just before 6.40pm. Free parking is available. Why not join our amazing Membership Scheme and have access to the pool for free each week! Members and non-members please book your spot below. For members, no payment is required as this is included in your membership.