Explore dive destinations around the world. Whether you are planning a relaxed dive holiday or an adventurous dive trip, here you find the perfect location shaped by the ocean.
Discover marine wildlife and iconic dive sites worldwide. Whether you are drawn to coral reefs, wrecks, or big marine life, explore where divers dive and what lives beneath the surface.
Connect with certified dive centers and professional instructors worldwide. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced diver, find the perfect location to learn, explore, and enhance your diving skills.
Experience the ultimate diving adventure aboard world-class liveaboards. Explore remote dive sites, enjoy multiple dives per day, and wake up in paradise at some of the planet’s most incredible underwater destinations.
Discover dive sites around the world where activity is at its peak right now. Whether you are searching for exceptional wildlife encounters or the right dive season, here you find where the action is happening beneath the surface.
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Liveaboard diving holidays pack more diving in the same trip and allow divers to explore far-flung dive areas and see more marine life in the most beautiful dive destinations of the world.
Whether its wildlife tours, cultural visits and scenic hikes you are after or idyllic shores, swim stops and wonderful meals on board, an adventure cruise offers an amazing experience you won’t easily forget.
Famous the world over for its wildlife reserves and thrilling safaris, Africa has more to offer its visitors than lions, giraffes, and elephants. With over 35,000 kilometers (nearly 20,000 miles) of coastline and some of the world’s largest lakes, there is no shortage of exciting diving in Africa. Divers of all levels can take their pick between the volcanic walls and well-preserved wrecks of the Atlantic Ocean on Africa’s west coast, the clear, warm waters of the Indian Ocean on its east coast, the Red Sea’s colorful reefs, or the beautiful diversity of the Mediterranean. And the freshwater diving of Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika, and Victoria is sure to thrill even the most seasoned diver. Diving in Africa has it all.
Diving in Africa you can explore the wonders of the Red Sea or discover hidden gems like St. Helena Island.
Some of the world’s most paradisiac diving destinations in Asia can be found in Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Das Great Barrier Reef, das größte Korallenriff der Welt, ist der Inbegriff des Tauchens in Australien.
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North America offers a wide variety of adventures for every type of diver such as ice diving in Alaska or cenote diving in Mexico.
Some of the top diving destinations in Oceania include Micronesia, Fiji, Polynesia, Palau, Guam or the Marshall Islands.
In South America, you will find plenty of dive sites to choose from, including Ilhabela, Abrolhos Archipelago, and Easter Island.
Explore scuba diving in the Atlantic Ocean – from temperate reefs to pelagic encounters. Discover top dive sites, conditions and marine life.
Discover scuba diving in the Baltic Sea, famous for historic wrecks and cold-water conditions. Learn where to dive and what to expect.
Experience world-class scuba diving in the Caribbean with vibrant reefs, walls and warm water. Explore the best dive destinations and conditions.
Explore scuba diving in the Indian Ocean, home to tropical reefs, sharks and clear waters. Discover top dive destinations and seasons.
Discover scuba diving in the Mediterranean Sea, from historic wrecks to caves and clear coastal waters. Find the best dive sites and seasons.
Explore scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean, known for vast reefs and big marine life. Discover top dive regions and underwater experiences.
Experience scuba diving in the Red Sea, famous for vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear water. Discover the best dive sites and conditions.
You may know that our oceans cover more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, but did you know that humans have only explored a total of less than five percent of the oceans? In celebration of World Ocean Day, we want to explore the best dive sites within the seven seas. From the small tropical islands of the Pacific to the crystal-clear waters of the Indian, over to the wild and rough Atlantic, every ocean has its diverse underwater characteristics and brings something unique to the table. This week, let us help you discover magical dive sites you have never heard of before!
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Located on South East of the island. This dive site has shallow water that is good for training dives and practice buoyancy. The dive site is sheltered, so you can dive in a calm and stable environment with no waves.
Japanese Gardens enjoys the protection of Koh Nanguan, which generally makes it a very calm and easy site. The depth ranges from just a couple meters to about 16 meters.
This dive site is located in a bay on the east coast of Koh Tao. When the westerly winds are so strong that the dive sites on the west side of the island are not suitable for diving, the conditions here are calm.
White Rock, also known as White Rock and Black Rock, is located to the south of Nan Yuan Island, adjacent to Koh Tao. The whole site is a fairly large root, so no matter how many dives you do, you will never get bored of it, depending on the course you take, the depth and the type of life you observe. Beginners and seasoned divers alike should enjoy it.
Just on the mouth of the bay, this newly sunk wreck is 44.9M long, 7M wide, is a high speed attack ship. Belonging to the Gulf Patrol Fleet, Royal Thai Navy and built by Singapore Ship Building and Engineering Co., Ltd.
This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!
A steep slope on the north side of Gili Trawangan, from 5m down to 24m with a series of gullies at the bottom. A series of gradually deeper ridges running parallel to the beach is located between 25m and 40m.
Large rock formations and smaller pinnacles (shallowest point is about 7m). Lots of soft corals and whip corals. Gets to 22m+. Not a lot to see if limited to 12m. Next HTMS Sattakut wreck and can both be dived in the same dive.
Mawan is a small island with white sand beaches and turquoise waters in central Komodo National Park. It holds many surprises for divers, offering huge inhabitants as well as a great macro marine life. Mawan is also a cleaning station for mantas. Divers and snorkelers alike can enjoy seeing them.
Hin Ngam is located on the southeast coast of Koh Tao, on the way into Aow Leuk which is a snorkeling and diving hotspot. The Him Ngam is sheltered and has a fringing reef running right around the bay. The dive site has a max depth of 12 meters with a sandy bottom making it ideal for beginner and student divers.
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The "house reef" is only a few minutes walk away from the dive center. This spot is perfect for introductory diving and for beginners, as there is a depth between 2m and 4m.
In the Baltic Sea lies the wreck of the Docktor. This is a dive at a sunken dry dock which has a length of about 100 m, a height of about 13 m, and a width of about 7 m. The wreck is broken lengthwise and crosswise, so you can also have a look inside.
Fahrenkrön 148, 22179 Hamburg, Germany
Nitrox Specialty Course Want to extend your dive time, shorten your surface intervals and spend more time at your favorite dive sites? Join the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty program and become a Nitrox diver. You'll learn all about safely planning and conducting dives with enriched air mixtures up to 40% oxygen while earning your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty certification. FACTS AND TRAINING STANDARDS Join an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty program if you want to shorten your surface intervals and increase your dive time. You'll spend more time exploring your favorite dive sites instead of waiting! The program expands your diving knowledge to include the safe planning of 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%. Course schedule in Hamburg 3-4h theory in the evening Course schedule on Fehmarn 3-4h theory Minimum age: 10years min. dives: 4 The course price includes the online teaching material. excl. rental equipment, C-Card (10€) 18-22h in the store
The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program shows you how to safely plan and conduct dives with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with oxygen enriched air (EAN) increases your decompression limits and your safety and reduces the required length of surface intervals compared to air. You will receive the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification after completing this program. The online appointment up to 32% O2 takes place from 19-21:30 via Zoom. After registration and payment you will receive the access link by e-mail. You will also receive your access data for homeschooling ...... by email from SSI.
The SSI Basic Diver program teaches you the skills and knowledge to dive with an SSI Professional to a depth of 12 meters. It's a great way to discover even more of the underwater world on your way to becoming a diver. If you decide to take the next step in your diving adventure within 6 months and complete a Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver program, you will receive full credit for your Basic Diver program.
Navigation Specialty Course Underwater navigation is one of the most important diving skills, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Become a better, more confident diver who always knows where they are and how far to go. Start your SSI Navigation Specialty program today. FACTS AND TRAINING STANDARDS This specialty program gives you the knowledge and advanced skills you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You will learn the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques, estimating distances, leaving and returning to a given point and simple navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine navigation techniques to optimize your diving experience. All of this will sharpen your underwater observation skills, increase your diving safety and help you get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of the course you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification. course schedule in Hamburg 2 dives in the lake or Baltic Sea course schedule on Fehmarn 2 dives in the Baltic Sea minimum age: 10 years minimum dives: 4 logged The course price includes the online teaching material. excl. rental equipment, C-Card (10€)
Feb 16-19, 2023 2 days ICE Diving in Weissensee in Austria You can do your user course and or your ICE Diving Specialty Instructor course with us.
3-Day Open Water Diver Course on the Island of Fehmarn
The SSI Extended Range Foundations Instructor course provides you with everything you need to teach the SSI XR Foundations course using any Total Diving System for which you are certified. As an Extended Range Foundations Instructor, you’ll teach divers ultimate buoyancy control, trim, and other essential XR diving skills. You’ll advance your SSI professional career and become a confident XR Foundations Instructor who can identify and correct the issues your students encounter. Help us train the next generation of highly qualified XR divers. Get started online today!
This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
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.
In this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn everything you need to know for recreational sidemount diving with one or two tanks to a maximum depth of 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already a common practice among wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now more and more recreational divers are discovering its benefits. You don’t carry a heavy tank on your back, you feel more comfortable in the water, and you improve your hydrodynamics and trim. You’ll expend less energy, reduce your gas consumption, and make the most of your dive time. With better buoyancy control, easier access to the valves, and greater redundancy, sidemount diving offers safety and satisfaction. This is the best sidemount diving course to discover and enjoy the enticing benefits of this diving style. You’ll learn all the skills and knowledge you need to dive safely and comfortably with a single- or dual-tank sidemount setup.
The SSI Basic Diver course teaches you the skills and knowledge to dive with an SSI Professional to a depth of 12 meters. It's a great way to discover even more of the underwater world on your way to becoming a diver. If you decide to take the next step in your diving adventure within 6 months and complete a Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver course, your Basic Diver course will be fully credited.
As a deep diver, you have the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's best dive sites and most popular marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. In a balanced combination of theory sessions and open water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty course will teach you everything you need for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn how to plan and safely conduct your deep diving adventures and how to get the most out of your deep dives with the help of dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training courses, making it the next logical step in your diving education.
With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in confined water without any worries and experience the magic of scuba 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. Because there are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!
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.