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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 the OWD can be done with the Dry Suit Special if desired!

Your Introduction to the World of Diving

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor by your side, you can dive in the pool without a care in the world and experience the magic of diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba certification card and can hardly wait for your next dive. There are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

Diving skills easily become rusty and after a while you lose confidence in your own abilities. An SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and back to your old strength in no time at all. In the refresher course, you repeat and practise the diving skills from your Open Water Diver program under the guidance of an SSI professional. However, a scuba skills update is not only a relaxed way to refresh your diving skills, but often also a prerequisite for resuming diving training after a break. If you don't want to worry about your skills on your diving vacation and would rather enjoy the underwater world instead, take the course shortly before your trip. The course is also ideal for Open Water Diver students to consolidate their diving skills before open water dives. The flexible course duration allows you to take your time and concentrate on your weaknesses.

The SSI Shark Ecology course teaches you how to interpret shark behavior, why they are often misunderstood and how to dive safely with them. It is the perfect course for shark fans, but also for divers who are afraid of sharks and want to finally overcome this fear. Upon completion, you will receive your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and you will definitely be an enthusiastic shark diver. Start today!

The world's oceans are home to countless species of fish and you will encounter many fascinating marine creatures on your dives! In this course you will learn all the skills and procedures to identify the most well-known reef fish families of the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea. At the end of the course you will receive your SSI Fish Identification Specialty certification.

Take the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty course and find out how marine organisms interact with each other and their environment and how different marine ecosystems influence each other. With this newly acquired knowledge, you will probably appreciate marine life in the sea even more. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

Nestled in a charming, diverse landscape lies Austria’s largest inland body of water, the Attersee. With an area of approximately 48 km², a length of 23 km, and a maximum depth of about 171 m, it is the “hot spot” and, at the same time, the heart of the Salzkammergut for all diving enthusiasts in the region.The Attersee offers ideal conditions for diving challenges of all difficulty levels throughout the year: From December through March, visibility consistently reaches 20 m. Even during the height of summer, when visibility ranges from 5 to 10 m, daylight penetrates to a depth of 30 m.With numerous diving zones and interesting dive sites, Lake Attersee is an exciting recreational area for beginners, experienced recreational divers, and children alike. Dive into the primeval “Wandl,” experience the imposing cliff face at the “Kohlbauernaufsatz,” or let yourself be enchanted by the “Unterwasserwald Kammer”!Lake Attersee, with its outstanding topography, stunning underwater flora and fauna, and, last but not least, its excellent water quality, is a wonderful place—and not just for divers and water sports enthusiasts. Thanks to these favorable conditions, a diversity of fish species has developed here unlike in almost any other body of water in Austria. A total of 26 native fish species can be observed in their natural habitat. Night dives, in particular, offer truly extraordinary experiences.There are few places in the world where you can dive as freely and with such good organization as in Austria—but that’s not something to be taken for granted! Lake Attersee, along with the surrounding public waters of Lake Mondsee, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Lake Traunsee, is the center of Alpine diving. The often enormous number of divers led to problems and, consequently, efforts to impose restrictions and far-reaching bans; just to preserve the Attersee as a diving site, ARGE Tauchen Austria and the Dive Card had to be launched. Since then, ARGE Tauchen has been working almost daily to maintain optimal diving conditions, especially at Attersee, and one thing is certain: without ARGE Tauchen and without your support through the purchase of a Dive Card, diving in Attersee—and consequently in other public waters—would by now be severely restricted and, in many places, prohibited.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course is the best way to improve your buoyancy and experience perfect dives. Buoyancy control is one of the most important diving skills, but as any experienced diver will tell you, it takes time to perfect. In this course you will learn challenging buoyancy skills and techniques to help you master your buoyancy faster. By improving your water position and optimizing your buoyancy control, you can reduce your air consumption and increase your bottom times. In this fascinating course you will also learn new skills to protect the underwater world, which can always be used. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. Well-balanced, you will soon be gliding calmly through the water, taking the underwater photos you've always dreamed of or simply enjoying the weightlessness.

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%.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course is the best course to learn how to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and apply practical techniques for performing rescues and emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well and safely prepared to deal with emergency and rescue situations. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification.

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%.

As a dry suit diver you can dive warm and comfortable in cold waters all year round. Only dry suit diving opens up the special underwater landscapes of cold water to you: dives on the icebergs in the remote Arctic or fascinating places teeming with life despite the cold. Dry suits are also great if you dive several times a day. Instead of struggling to get out of the cold, wet wetsuit each time, the dry suit diver simply leaves his suit on. The best way to dry suit dive is the SSI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course. Here you will gain the necessary knowledge and learn all the skills to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. This includes how to use the special equipment and how to deal with difficult situations and problems with the dry suit. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification.

From January 2022 until the end of the year you can attend all SSI specialties offered by us at Sharktime, such as Wreck, Adv. Wreck, Night, Boat, Sidemount, Deep, Navigation, Photo & Video, Scooter, Equipment Technique, Nitro ( Levl 2), Perfect Buoyancy, etc........ The training courses take place in Austrian lakes and, on request or on selected dates, also in Croatia. 4 specialties and 24 dives automatically qualify you as an Advanced Open Water Diver with SSI and 4 specialties and Stress & Rescue with 50 dives qualify you as an SSI Master Diver.

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%.

Nestled in a charming, diverse landscape lies Austria’s largest inland body of water, the Attersee. With an area of approximately 48 km², a length of 23 km, and a maximum depth of about 171 m, it is the “hot spot” and, at the same time, the heart of the Salzkammergut for all diving enthusiasts in the region.The Attersee offers ideal conditions for diving challenges of all difficulty levels throughout the year: From December through March, visibility consistently reaches 20 m. Even during the height of summer, when visibility ranges from 5 to 10 m, daylight penetrates to a depth of 30 m.With numerous diving zones and interesting dive sites, Lake Attersee is an exciting recreational area for beginners, experienced recreational divers, and children alike. Dive into the primeval “Wandl,” experience the imposing cliff face at the “Kohlbauernaufsatz,” or let yourself be enchanted by the “Unterwasserwald Kammer”!Lake Attersee, with its outstanding topography, stunning underwater flora and fauna, and, last but not least, its excellent water quality, is a wonderful place—and not just for divers and water sports enthusiasts. Thanks to these favorable conditions, a diversity of fish species has developed here unlike in almost any other body of water in Austria. A total of 26 native fish species can be observed in their natural habitat. Night dives, in particular, offer truly extraordinary experiences.There are few places in the world where you can dive as freely and with such good organization as in Austria—but that’s not something to be taken for granted! Lake Attersee, along with the surrounding public waters of Lake Mondsee, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Lake Traunsee, is the center of Alpine diving. The often enormous number of divers led to problems and, consequently, efforts to impose restrictions and far-reaching bans; just to preserve the Attersee as a diving site, ARGE Tauchen Austria and the Dive Card had to be launched. Since then, ARGE Tauchen has been working almost daily to maintain optimal diving conditions, especially at Attersee, and one thing is certain: without ARGE Tauchen and without your support through the purchase of a Dive Card, diving in Attersee—and consequently in other public waters—would by now be severely restricted and, in many places, prohibited.

The Assistant Instructor is the next logical step after the Divemaster on your way to becoming an Instructor. It gives you the chance to gain valuable teaching experience, practice dive briefings, teach theory lessons and take over practical dive training. If you want to advance your career as an SSI Professional, you can complete the Instructor Training course, pass the Instructor Evaluation and qualify as an Open Water Instructor.

Do you want to pass on your experience and knowledge and be involved in training programs? Then the Divemaster is just right for you! After completing the Dive Guide program, you can round off your training with the Science of Diving course and thus achieve the status of Divemaster (certified assistant)! This training only takes place in active status and entitles you to accompany and participate in diving training courses for beginners and advanced divers.

The Assistant Instructor is the next logical step after the Divemaster on your way to becoming an Instructor. It gives you the chance to gain valuable teaching experience, practice dive briefings, teach theory lessons and take over practical dive training. If you want to advance your career as an SSI Professional, you can complete the Instructor Training course, pass the Instructor Evaluation and qualify as an Open Water Instructor.

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 completing the Divemaster program. All you need is 40 verified dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified dives in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a Dive Guide. If you want 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 at least 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or later by studying the Science of Diving materials yourself and passing the Digital Final Exam, which makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers.

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 completing the Divemaster program. All you need is 40 verified dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified dives in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a Dive Guide. If you want 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 at least 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or later by studying the Science of Diving materials yourself and passing the Digital Final Exam, which makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers.

Nestled in a charming, diverse landscape lies Austria’s largest inland body of water, the Attersee. With an area of approximately 48 km², a length of 23 km, and a maximum depth of about 171 m, it is the “hot spot” and, at the same time, the heart of the Salzkammergut for all diving enthusiasts in the region.The Attersee offers ideal conditions for diving challenges of all difficulty levels throughout the year: From December through March, visibility consistently reaches 20 m. Even during the height of summer, when visibility ranges from 5 to 10 m, daylight penetrates to a depth of 30 m.With numerous diving zones and interesting dive sites, Lake Attersee is an exciting recreational area for beginners, experienced recreational divers, and children alike. Dive into the primeval “Wandl,” experience the imposing cliff face at the “Kohlbauernaufsatz,” or let yourself be enchanted by the “Unterwasserwald Kammer”!Lake Attersee, with its outstanding topography, stunning underwater flora and fauna, and, last but not least, its excellent water quality, is a wonderful place—and not just for divers and water sports enthusiasts. Thanks to these favorable conditions, a diversity of fish species has developed here unlike in almost any other body of water in Austria. A total of 26 native fish species can be observed in their natural habitat. Night dives, in particular, offer truly extraordinary experiences.There are few places in the world where you can dive as freely and with such good organization as in Austria—but that’s not something to be taken for granted! Lake Attersee, along with the surrounding public waters of Lake Mondsee, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Lake Traunsee, is the center of Alpine diving. The often enormous number of divers led to problems and, consequently, efforts to impose restrictions and far-reaching bans; just to preserve the Attersee as a diving site, ARGE Tauchen Austria and the Dive Card had to be launched. Since then, ARGE Tauchen has been working almost daily to maintain optimal diving conditions, especially at Attersee, and one thing is certain: without ARGE Tauchen and without your support through the purchase of a Dive Card, diving in Attersee—and consequently in other public waters—would by now be severely restricted and, in many places, prohibited.

Lake Attersee has an area of approximately 45 km², a shoreline length of approximately 50 km, a maximum depth of approximately 170 m, and lies at an elevation of 469 m above sea level. Visibility of over 20 m is not uncommon here, and daylight is generally sufficient down to depths of approximately 30 m. There are guided fun dives for divers of all skill levels, from OWD (beginner) to advanced divers. The DCP team will be on site to provide individual guidance to all divers and coordinate the dives. During this long weekend, DCP instructors will offer a variety of specialty courses on-site (see the information on the DCP website regarding the course weekend). It’s also possible to join us just to explore the diverse and scenic locations, which offer attractive destinations for divers of every skill level! DCP is organizing lodging at the local inn, Pension Zur Nixe, in Weißenbach am Attersee. Located right by the lake, our lodging offers a drying room, filling station, and more. Alternative accommodations can be booked independently. Informal information sessions will be held on February 24 and March 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the DCP (see https://my.divessi.com/eventdetails/118560)

Nestled in a charming, diverse landscape lies Austria’s largest inland body of water, the Attersee. With an area of approximately 48 km², a length of 23 km, and a maximum depth of about 171 m, it is the “hot spot” and, at the same time, the heart of the Salzkammergut for all diving enthusiasts in the region.The Attersee offers ideal conditions for diving challenges of all difficulty levels throughout the year: From December through March, visibility consistently reaches 20 m. Even during the height of summer, when visibility ranges from 5 to 10 m, daylight penetrates to a depth of 30 m.With numerous diving zones and interesting dive sites, Lake Attersee is an exciting recreational area for beginners, experienced recreational divers, and children alike. Dive into the primeval “Wandl,” experience the imposing cliff face at the “Kohlbauernaufsatz,” or let yourself be enchanted by the “Unterwasserwald Kammer”!Lake Attersee, with its outstanding topography, stunning underwater flora and fauna, and, last but not least, its excellent water quality, is a wonderful place—and not just for divers and water sports enthusiasts. Thanks to these favorable conditions, a diversity of fish species has developed here unlike in almost any other body of water in Austria. A total of 26 native fish species can be observed in their natural habitat. Night dives, in particular, offer truly extraordinary experiences.There are few places in the world where you can dive as freely and with such good organization as in Austria—but that’s not something to be taken for granted! Lake Attersee, along with the surrounding public waters of Lake Mondsee, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Lake Traunsee, is the center of Alpine diving. The often enormous number of divers led to problems and, consequently, efforts to impose restrictions and far-reaching bans; just to preserve the Attersee as a diving site, ARGE Tauchen Austria and the Dive Card had to be launched. Since then, ARGE Tauchen has been working almost daily to maintain optimal diving conditions, especially at Attersee, and one thing is certain: without ARGE Tauchen and without your support through the purchase of a Dive Card, diving in Attersee—and consequently in other public waters—would by now be severely restricted and, in many places, prohibited.

Have you always wanted to experience what it feels like to explore the underwater world in complete silence and without any distracting bubbles? With our introductory dive / compact course, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into the world of rebreather diving.260.00 per day