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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. The start into the hobby of diving always begins with an orientation, where you will learn everything you need to know to start the course in a relaxed manner. Prerequisite for all courses is a diving medical certificate, which should be sent to us by e-mail for registration (if we do not already have it): - Theory 3x & practical lessons 6h pool + 4 open water dives - Accompaniment by one of our diving instructors - Digital training documents according to SSI - Logbook inserts - Printed certification - Tank & weights for all training dives - Rental equipment - 1 month free membership in the Planet Scuba Club (without AquaMed-Card) And what else you need: - Meals - Travel (we will be happy to help you find a ride)

The SSI Science of Diving Specialty course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. The course is the foundation for most SSI Professional courses and some Extended Range courses and is an essential part of deepening your diving knowledge. You can complete your SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification online from the comfort of your own home. Upon completion of the course, you will be halfway to the coveted SSI Divemaster and receive your Science of Diving certification.

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in the pool without a care in the world 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. There are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

In this exciting SSI Mermaid course you will learn to swim like a mermaid or merman! This training will give you the knowledge and skills to have the best possible experience in the water, feel really comfortable in the water and make the best use of your equipment. After your certification as an SSI Mermaid, the next logical step is to continue your adventures in the sea! With just two more open water sessions, you can upgrade to SSI Ocean Mermaid. 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 of refreshing 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.

Have you ever wished you could swim like a mermaid or a merman? Then join the SSI Try Mermaid course and make your dreams come true! Gain your first experience as a mermaid or merman with an SSI Professional in the pool/limited open water. Learn basic skills such as swimming with a monofin and earn your SSI Try Mermaid recognition card. It's the perfect pre-program for our SSI Mermaid course. Start today!

The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

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!

The SSI Snorkel Diver course lets you discover the fish in you! It's the perfect way to learn to snorkel, gain courage and confidence in the water and explore the fascinating underwater world and its marine life. You don't need to be an experienced swimmer to take part in the Snorkel Diver course and there is no minimum age requirement. You just need to feel comfortable in the water, be able to maintain your buoyancy and be ready to start the adventure of a lifetime! This course will familiarize you with the equipment and skills for your snorkeling experience and you'll even earn your SSI Snorkel Diver endorsement card!

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%.

Join us on a diving trip to the legendary Kreidesee Hemmoor - one of the most popular diving waters in Germany. With excellent visibility, a varied underwater landscape and exciting attractions, Hemmoor is the perfect place for training and fun diving. During the trip you will have the opportunity to complete several courses and special training courses, including: Deep Diver - Diving to greater depths Drysuit - Safe and comfortable in a drysuit Navigation - Perfect your underwater orientation Night Diver - Experience the fascinating underwater world at night Of course, the trip is also ideal for certified fun divers who simply want to relax and enjoy the special atmosphere of the lake. You can look forward to clear visibility, impressive depths, training platforms, wrecks and professional supervision - whether it's training or a fun dive.

Do you want to get the most out of your dive time and have real fun underwater? Then discover diving with a DPV/dive scooter. In this course, you’ll learn the skills and procedures needed to safely plan and conduct these dives. You’ll learn the specific precautions for using dive scooters/DPVs, how to maintain contact with your dive buddy, monitor your other equipment, and safely enjoy this new diving experience with the DPV! Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving Specialty certification and will be able to dive to depths of up to 30 meters with a dive scooter/DPV.

Want to get the most out of your dive time and have fun underwater? Then discover diving with a DPV/dive scooter. In this course you will learn the skills and procedures to plan and carry out such dives safely. You will learn the special precautions for using scooters/DPVs, how to stay in contact with your dive buddy, how to check the rest of your equipment and how to enjoy your new diving experience with a DPV safely! Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving Specialty certification and be able to dive with a scuba scooter/DPV to depths of up to 30 meters.

Night diving is pure fascination, adventure, and a completely new diving experience. As soon as the sun goes down, the underwater world changes completely: colors appear more intense, nocturnal animals emerge, and familiar dive sites reveal a whole new side of themselves. In our professional Night Diver course in Hamburg, you’ll learn to dive safely and comfortably in the dark and enjoy the magic of the underwater night.In the SSI Night Diving Specialty course at the Planet Scuba Diving Center, experienced instructors will teach you everything you need to know about planning, safety, lighting, and orientation during night dives. Through a theory session and two guided night dives over two evenings, you’ll put what you’ve learned directly into practice and gain experience for future night diving adventures—whether in a lake, the ocean, or on vacation.Prerequisites for the Night Dive CourseA valid medical certificate for recreational diving is required to participate. Please email this to us when you register, if we do not already have it on file.Course durationThe course includes a theoretical session as well as two night dives on two evenings.Included in the course priceIncluded are comprehensive theory and practical instruction, personalized guidance from one of our dive instructors, digital SSI training materials, a printed certification card, as well as a tank and weights for all training dives.Here’s what else you’ll needYou must bring your own diving equipment, including dive lights. In conjunction with the course, you can, of course, rent equipment from us at special rates. Meals, travel expenses, and any applicable entrance fees or diving permits are not included in the price.

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. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.