Science Of Diving

This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn all about the special requirements of diving with a dry suit and how to use your new equipment correctly. You will also learn a lot about the advantages of a dry suit and the correct behavior in emergency situations, which is different with dry suit diving. After completing this program, you will receive the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification.

Stress is one of the main causes of diving accidents and has a negative impact on rescue situations. This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to identify stress, prevent accidents and act appropriately in emergency situations. You will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Speciality certification upon completion of this program. Prerequisites, React Right, 30 dives Course costs per participant, group CHF 650.00, VIP CHF 520.00 Combi course Stress & Rescue with React Right, group: CHF 750.-, VIP: CHF 850.- Included in the price: Theory, open water dives, air, digital certification card Not included in the price: Digital manual (CHF 120.-), rental equipment, pool entry fees, printed certification card We refer to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC), in particular the cancellation conditions contained therein. The registration fee of CHF 60.00 per participant will only be charged in the event of cancellation.

Are you fascinated by the ocean and would like to know more about this unique habitat? With the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty program you will become an underwater naturalist in no time and learn exciting facts about marine ecology. Experience your dives even more intensively and receive your SSI certification in SSI Marine Ecology at the end of the program.

This specialty course provides you with 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. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification. Group course price: CHF 195 without Digital Manuel and equipment, CHF 94 for Digital Manuel and Digital certification No suitable date found? Then get in touch with us.

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 you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Group course price: CHF 790.-incl. complete wet equipment, excl. digital kit CHF. 180.-. Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

React Right is SSI's emergency first responder course and provides the knowledge and practical skills to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible course, you can choose your subject areas, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR and stabilization techniques. You will learn more about administering emergency oxygen and using the defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theory and practical exercise scenarios, this course will give you important tools and confidence to provide emergency assistance. Once certified, you will be able to act as a first aider, administer first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today! Group course price: CHF 250.- without digital manual and equipment, CHF 94.- for digital manual and digital certification No suitable date found? Then get in touch with us.

The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty course shows you how to dive beyond no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and execute dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational diving equipment and a single scuba tank. You will learn and practice how to effectively use the functions of your dive computer, such as gas exchange or gas integration, as well as remaining air time and ascent time. Using these computer functions will quickly become routine for you so that you can make safe dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification, allowing you to explore stunning deep dive sites or large wrecks without the limitation of no-decompression limits. The chances of improving your diving adventures just got better! Group course price: CHF 320- without Digital Manuel and equipment, CHF 94.- for Digital Manuel and Digital Certification. Exclusive stage tank, gas and regulator can be rented. Requirement: at least 30 dives in cold water, deep diving and Nitrox up to 40%. Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

Start your weekend under water! Every Saturday morning we meet for a sea dive together. Prerequisite: OWD and experience in the lake. Costs: - CHF 50.- for the whole year (01.01.-31.12.) - or CHF 10.- per Saturday

An Assistant Instructor Trainer prepares the Assistant Instructor for their theoretical instruction and practical training in the water. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer you are also qualified to assist an Instructor Trainer, giving you valuable experience on your way to becoming an Instructor. Once you are ready, you can complete the Instructor Training Seminar and become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey today to train the instructors of tomorrow. Price incl. pool entry fees CHF. 1990.-, excl. digital teaching material ca Euro 816.-

Divers love coral reefs and with good reason. There is something magical about gliding over a healthy reef where life is happening underwater. These precious ecosystems are fascinating and the SSI Coral Identification Specialty course is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. In this specialty course you will learn skills and methods to identify the most important coral species and receive your SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification at the end. Course price CHF. 80.- excl. digital kit CHF. 79.-

If you can't decide which specialty programs are best for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation as well as 3 other specialty areas before deciding on a full specialty training. It's a great way to experience what Advanced Open Water Diver training is all about and how valuable it can be for your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program you will learn about 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a detailed briefing with your SSI Instructor. This program gives you complete freedom to explore everything. You can complete the entire specialty training at any time and have your Advanced Open Water Diver training credited towards it. Group course price: CHF 395 without digital manual and equipment, CHF 120 for digital manual and digital certification Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

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 100 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 career 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 will make you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers. Group course price CHF. 990.-, private course CHF. 1250.- excl. digital manual CHF 216.-, indoor pool entry, rental equipment. Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

Becoming a certified SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Train as an instructor and register for any specialty instructor seminar that you would like to teach. Alternatively, you can also teach your desired specialty program together with an experienced specialty instructor or apply directly to SSI for a review of your experience. If you teach enough specialties, you will automatically qualify for your Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

Diving doesn't start in the water - it starts in the nervous system. In this basic course you will learn how to significantly improve your presence, calmness and safety when diving through targeted breathing and relaxation techniques. Diving is not just a physical experience, but also a mental one - if you can consciously control your nervous system, you will experience deeper, more relaxed and more efficient diving. Course content: - Physiology of breathing: We explain how breathing and circulation interact and how you can improve your breathing efficiency - Breathing awareness & pranayama exercises: Gentle exercises to feel and direct your breathing and reduce stress responses - Prolonged exhalation & passive breathing pauses: methods to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, lower heart rate and calm the nervous system - Deep relaxation: body scan and progressive muscle relaxation to reduce muscular and mental tension before diving - Mental techniques from apnea diving: Visualization, focus and mental preparation for the dive - Breathing and relaxation routines before and after the dive: practical tools to reduce stress, promote recovery and improve performance in the water The course is aimed at all divers who want to dive more consciously, safely and relaxed - whether recreational divers, tech divers or freedivers. The exercises can be easily integrated into everyday life and into any dive preparation and will help you to experience your dives with more calm, control and enjoyment. At the end of the course you will not only have a better understanding of your breathing and relaxation techniques, but also a repertoire of routines that will support you before, during and after every dive. Price CHF 120.-.

Choosing and buying your own diving equipment is probably the biggest and most important investment you'll make as a diver, but it's easy to get it wrong. We want you to put together the best diving equipment for you and also know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most out of your investment and enjoy safe and worry-free dives for many years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques Specialty is the best specialty to learn all about the selection, maintenance and correct storage of your diving equipment. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn detailed information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a basic understanding of your diving equipment. Through preventive maintenance of your equipment, you will get the maximum performance and longevity out of your diving equipment. Course price without digital manual/recertification Fr. 150.-, digital manual/recertification Fr. 94.-