Sunken Dreams' Expedition French Polynesia

An exciting alternative to a standard SCUBA regulator and mask is an Integrated Dive Mask! (IDM). Using an FFM is easy, a lot of fun and offers some great advantages to a standard Scuba regulator and mask, such as keeping saltwater out of your eyes and mouth, keeping your entire face warm during those cold dives in the spring or below the thermocline. There is no jaw fatigue, fogging or water against your face. You can add a communications unit so that you can talk to each other during the dive. IDM Diving will likely change the underwater diving technique radically in upcoming years and a must for aspiring marine biologists, engineers, photographers and conservationists working on a range of intricate projects in underwater environments.

The SSI Basic Freediver course is your first step into the peaceful, exhilarating world of freediving. During this entry-level program, you will learn how to freedive safely with a buddy in a pool/confined water up to a depth of five meters. Online training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident freediver. Upon completing this program, you will earn your SSI Basic Freediver certification.

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. You will also practice basic preventative dive equipment maintenance to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from your Total Diving System. Start this dive equipment specialty today!

Learn how to become a mermaid with the exciting SSI Mermaid program! This mermaid training provides all the skills and techniques you need to maximize your mermaid experience, be truly comfortable in the water and get the most out of your equipment. After getting certified as an SSI Mermaid, the next logical step is to take your mermaid adventures to our wonderful oceans! With just 2 additional open water sessions, you can upgrade to become an SSI Ocean Mermaid at any time. Get started today!

Do you want amazing photos or videos of yourself being a mermaid or merman? Are you ready to wow your family and friends? This is the best mermaid model course to learn the skills and concepts you need to successfully interact with a photographer or videographer as a mermaid. In this underwater modeling program, you will learn how to be a mermaid for in-water and surface shots, to capture your amazing mermaid moments! Discover a mermaid adventure the whole family can enjoy. Start your SSI Model Mermaid training today!

Underwater photography has some challenges not found on land, but with the SSI Photo & Video specialty program, you will soon learn how to capture your amazing underwater experiences. This program provides the in-depth knowledge you need to dive with an underwater camera and properly use, maintain and store your equipment. You will develop your skills and learn techniques to take underwater images and video safely and easily, plus perfect your diving abilities while using your underwater camera system. Learn how to take high quality images that you can share with everyone and earn your SSI Photo & Video specialty certification. Get started today!

Choose Your Marine Ecology Specialty Training PathwayThis programme offers two pathways depending on your experience and goals. Please select the pathway that applies to you when booking.Recreational Diver — SSI Marine Ecology Specialty DiverDesigned for certified divers who want to expand their knowledge of marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation. You will complete the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty programme and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty Diver certification.This specialty can also contribute towards your SSI Master Diver progression, expanding your knowledge and experience while preparing you for future expeditions, marine-life encounters, and a deeper connection with the underwater world.Professional Diver — SSI Marine Ecology Specialty InstructorThe SSI Marine Ecology Specialty Instructor pathway is designed for eligible SSI professionals who want to develop their knowledge, teaching skills and ability to conduct the Marine Ecology Specialty programme.The professional pathway includes the applicable SSI Marine Ecology Specialty Diver programme and professional materials, allowing you to develop your knowledge of marine ecosystems, biodiversity, ecology and conservation before progressing through the applicable Specialty Instructor certification method.Depending on the applicable certification method and SSI requirements, you may complete a Specialty Instructor Seminar or undertake the co-teaching pathway alongside an appropriately qualified, active-status SSI Specialty Instructor.Professional applicants must meet all applicable SSI prerequisites. For the co-teaching pathway, this includes the required logged dives and completion of the applicable Training Completion Record, with final certification subject to SSI requirements and QMS approval.Safeguarding: Where a professional candidate participates in co-teaching a programme attended by under-18s, Sunken Dreams will assess the safeguarding requirements applicable to the candidate's role before approval.Alternative Dates & Times: If you require an alternative training date or time, please contact Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy before booking. We may be able to arrange an alternative session subject to instructor availability and minimum participant requirements.

Visit the Open Day and come to see the Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy activities stand. Young, aspiring marine ecologists can learn more about the underwater world and even try their first ever SCUBA diving experience! The Senior Dive Team will also perform photography and coral propagation demonstrations for those in attendance, showcasing their developing skills as they move forward to complete their diver specialty programmes. Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy provides unique, extra curricular activities by offering prospective and current pupils the opportunity to attain their SSI Dive Certifications and join on worldwide marine ecology expeditions. For more information contact the Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy.

Dive into ocean conservation from anywhere in the world with our Virtual SSI Blue Oceans Lecture & Workshop! This engaging online session is perfect for divers, ocean lovers, and curious minds who want to learn more about marine ecosystems, the threats they face, and how we can protect them. Led by experienced SSI professionals, the workshop combines interactive presentations, real-world examples, and practical tips on how to become an eco-conscious diver and ocean advocate. You'll explore topics like marine biodiversity, plastic pollution, sustainable diving practices, and the impact of climate change on our oceans. ✅ Free to attend ✅ Open to divers and non-divers ✅ Counts toward your Blue Oceans certification By the end of the session, you'll feel empowered to make positive changes — both underwater and in your daily life — and become part of the global movement to protect our blue planet.

Wraysbury Dive Lake offers a productive environment for divers to complete their Open Water training dives in a safe and controlled setting. With lower visibility than in blue waters, but with a variety of underwater attractions from car, boat, bus and airplanes wrecks and swimthroughs there is lots to discover. An easy shore entry, it’s an ideal location to build confidence and master essential dive skills established during confined water training. Course Completion Options at Wraysbury Dive Lake: • Open Water Diver • Diver Stress & Rescue • Wreck Specialty Diver • Navigation Specialty Diver • Limited Visibility & Night Specialty Diver • Full Face Mask Specialty Diver • Underwater Photography Specialty Diver Under guidance, divers refine communication, practice emergency procedures, and navigate new terrain using their dive skills. Diving at Wraysbury also helps improve buoyancy control, a key skill that will enhance a diver's overall diving ability and prepare them for more advanced environments. As you explore the green-water wrecks and diverse wildlife, you'll also become more familiar with your equipment, gaining incredible confidence by the end of the day to tackle a range of environments. Completing Open Water dives at Wraysbury Lake springboards diver skill levels, preparing them for even more exciting opportunities at the stunning dive sites overseas. This is also a great first introduction to wreck exploring and swim-throughs, helping you build confidence for the incredible dives in the future and build your experience as divers aim for higher SSI recognition levels. Successfully completing these dives will earn divers their full diver certifications, and enhance their passport to dive the world!

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

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.

Choose Your Fish Identification Specialty Training PathwayThis programme offers two pathways depending on your experience and goals. Please select the pathway that applies to you when booking.Recreational Diver — SSI Fish Identification Specialty DiverDesigned for certified divers who want to expand their knowledge of fish, marine ecosystems, and conservation. You will complete the SSI Fish Identification Specialty programme and earn your SSI Fish Identification Specialty Diver certification.This specialty can also contribute towards your SSI Master Diver progression, expanding your knowledge and experience while preparing you for future expeditions, marine-life encounters, and a deeper connection with the underwater world.Professional Diver — SSI Fish Identification Specialty InstructorThe SSI Fish Identification Specialty Instructor pathway is designed for eligible SSI professionals who want to develop their knowledge, teaching skills and ability to conduct the Fish Identification Specialty programme.The professional pathway includes the applicable SSI Fish Identification Specialty Diver programme and professional materials, allowing you to develop your knowledge of fish identification, behaviour, ecology and conservation before progressing through the applicable Specialty Instructor certification method.Depending on the applicable certification method and SSI requirements, you may complete a Specialty Instructor Seminar or undertake the co-teaching pathway alongside an appropriately qualified, active-status SSI Specialty Instructor.Professional applicants must meet all applicable SSI prerequisites. For the co-teaching pathway, this includes the required logged dives and completion of the applicable Training Completion Record, with final certification subject to SSI requirements and QMS approval.Safeguarding: Where a professional candidate participates in co-teaching a programme attended by under-18s, Sunken Dreams will assess the safeguarding requirements applicable to the candidate's role before approval.Alternative Dates & Times: If you require an alternative training date or time, please contact Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy before booking. We may be able to arrange an alternative session subject to instructor availability and minimum participant requirements.

Choose Your Sea Turtle Specialty Training PathwayThis programme offers two pathways depending on your experience and goals. Please select the pathway that applies to you when booking.Recreational Diver — SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty DiverDesigned for certified divers who want to expand their knowledge of sea turtles, marine ecosystems, and conservation. You will complete the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty programme and earn your SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty Diver certification.This specialty can also contribute towards your SSI Master Diver progression, expanding your knowledge and experience while preparing you for future expeditions, marine-life encounters, and a deeper connection with the underwater world.Professional Diver — SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty InstructorThe SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty Instructor pathway is designed for eligible SSI professionals who want to develop their knowledge, teaching skills and ability to conduct the Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty programme.The professional pathway includes the applicable SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty Diver programme and professional materials, allowing you to develop your knowledge of sea turtle identification, behaviour, ecology and conservation before progressing through the applicable Specialty Instructor certification method.Depending on the applicable certification method and SSI requirements, you may complete a Specialty Instructor Seminar or undertake the co-teaching pathway alongside an appropriately qualified, active-status SSI Specialty Instructor.Professional applicants must meet all applicable SSI prerequisites. For the co-teaching pathway, this includes the required logged dives and completion of the applicable Training Completion Record, with final certification subject to SSI requirements and QMS approval.Safeguarding: Where a professional candidate participates in co-teaching a programme attended by under-18s, Sunken Dreams will assess the safeguarding requirements applicable to the candidate's role before approval.Alternative Dates & Times: If you require an alternative training date or time, please contact Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy before booking. We may be able to arrange an alternative session subject to instructor availability and minimum participant requirements.

Unforgettable aquatic adventures for kids – Go underwater and discover the wonder of Snorkel, Scuba, Mermaid, and Freediving Explorer programs The SSI Explorers program allows children starting at age six to go underwater and sample the different ways they can explore the aquatic world around them. They will gain a solid foundation in ocean conservation and have the opportunity to experience four main aquatic adventures: snorkeling, scuba diving, freediving, and swimming like a real mermaid. SSI Explorers can also expand their diving knowledge as they continue their underwater experience with specialty courses like marine mammal ecology, underwater photography, and 20 others. Besides fun for the whole family, your children who have not yet achieved the minimum age for scuba diving will learn important life skills. These underwater adventures will enable young divers to acquire maturity, self-esteem, and a sense of responsibility. Contact your local SSI Training Center for information on how to get started today!