We invite you to become a Diver for a day with our Basic Diver program, this is the best way to practice scuba diving for the first time in open water. You will dive accompanied by an instructor, who will be at your side at all times so you can enjoy this unforgettable underwater experience and let yourself be carried away by the magic of diving. When you complete this short course, you will get your SSI Basic Diver recognition card and no doubt, you will be looking forward to diving again. There are plenty of dive experiences waiting for you out there and this program is just what you need to get started. In the SSI Basic Diver program, you'll learn the concepts and skills you need to dive to a depth of 12 meters with an SSI professional. It's a fantastic way to try scuba diving and at the same time, explore the underwater world. The entire Basic Diver program can be validated for the Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver programs within 6 months, making it easy to take the next step in your diving career. This course includes SSI online theory training, practice with our Dive Shelter instructors to learn how to use the equipment, equipment rental, boat trip to the dive site and a dive with the instructor. On our Full Days we usually take underwater videos to record the memories of these wonderful experiences. Get started today!

The Open Water Diver (OWD) course with Divers' Refuge, an internationally recognized certification from Scuba School International (SSI), is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you'll have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification. You will dive in confined water accompanied by an instructor, who will be at your side at all times so you can enjoy your training to the fullest. When you complete this course, you'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver recognition card and no doubt, you'll be looking forward to diving again. There are a lot of diving experiences waiting for you out there and this course is your gateway. In the SSI Open Water Diver course you will learn the concepts and skills you need to dive to a depth of 18 meters, it's a fantastic way to explore the underwater world. This course includes SSI's online theory training, practice with our certified instructor to learn how to use the equipment, equipment rental, boat trip to the dive sites and four (4) dives with the instructor to develop your skills. In courses we take underwater videos to record the memories of these wonderful experiences, start today!

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to dive for the first time. You'll dive in a pool or confined water accompanied by an accredited instructor, who will be by your side at all times so you can enjoy this unforgettable underwater experience and let the magic of scuba diving take you away. When you complete this short program, you will get your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and no doubt, you will be looking forward to diving again. There are plenty of dive experiences waiting for you out there and this program is just what you need to get started. Upon completion of your Try Scuba training and with your recognition card, you will be able to claim a $20 discount on your Open Water Diver course from Refugio de Divers for a period of no more than 3 months after your pool training. The Try Scuba Program is divided into an academic part that you must complete at home and the practice in the pool accompanied by our accredited instructors. It is important that you download the application for iOS or Android "MySSI" and register with SSI, in order to complete the registration process and give you access to the program. By practicing in the pool accompanied by our instructors, you will have enough time to adapt to the underwater environment. Some of the skills you will learn during the program include:- Learning to use SCUBA equipment.- Moving through the water with ease.- Breathing normally underwater.- Controlling your buoyancy so you don't ascend and descend uncontrollably.- The easiest procedures for entering and exiting the water.- Emptying the water from your underwater visor, among others. The Try Scuba program will be taught in one of our partner pools. The investment includes registration in the program, access to online academic material, supply of equipment and scuba tanks, training with an accredited instructor, issuance of a digital card of recognition, access to the pool for practice. Drinks and towels are not included. We recommend: Bring swimsuit, towels, sunscreen, hats, caps and a lot of desire to have fun.

The Dive Guide program is the first step in an exciting experience not to be missed. Learn how to safely guide certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, conducting site assessments and guiding dives, you will become a confident and competent Dive Guide in no time. Start your dive career working as a Dive Guide with any dive operator around the world, or continue your training to become a Divemaster. The investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with the accredited instructor trainer, pool sessions and three open water excursions for practical training. Equipment rental, beverages and towels are not included. Get your Dive Guide certification with us!!!

This refresher program for dive professionals will teach and/or refresh the SSI business philosophy, training philosophy, standards and education system to candidates.Crossover programs are available for Divemasters, Assistant Instructors and Dive Instructors.Candidate prerequisites:- Minimum age: 18 years old- Must have an SSI qualification or equivalent from a recognized agency in active status.- Must meet the minimum certification requirements of the program for which you want to Crossover.- A Divemaster Professional Crossover candidate must have completed the Science of Diving course skills and knowledge assessment.- Dive professionals from other agencies must follow the "Return to Active Status" standards.The Crossover process must follow the equivalency charts included in the SSI training standards as set forth by the RSTC. This process is usually "horizontal", meaning that a candidate receives a qualification as high as their previous agency's qualification.The Crossover process:.- The candidate must have or create a MySSI user account with a valid email address and affiliate with an SSI dive center.The dive center registers the candidate in the Crossover for Dive Professionals and prints the Crossover training record - The candidate must procure the Crossover kit according to the level of certification the candidate wishes to obtain. Candidate must upload to their MySSI account all required documentation for professional profile - Current medical history form - Current First Aid, CPR and O2 Administrator certifications - Current Dive Professional Liability Insurance (where applicable) - Candidate attends and completes the appropriate chapters of the Crossover program.

After becoming a Divemaster, the Assistant Instructor rating is the next step in a dive instructor's career path. This program allows you to gain teaching experience, practice briefings and provide in-water and classroom training. If you want to advance your career as a dive professional, you can take the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation and become an Open Water Diving Instructor. The investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with the accredited instructor trainer, pool sessions for practice.

Becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Continue your dive instructor training by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor seminar for each of the dive specialties you would like to teach. You can also choose to co-teach the specialty you're interested in with a more experienced Specialty Instructor or complete an application for verification of your experience and submit it directly to SSI. Teach more specialties to automatically earn the Advanced Open Water Instructor certification. The investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with an accredited instructor trainer, and an open water field trip for practical training.

It's normal for skills to get rusty and you lose confidence when you haven't been diving for a while. With SSI's Scuba Skills Update you'll be back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This refresher program allows you to review and practice the skills you learned on the Open Water Diver with an SSI professional. It's also the perfect course if you're planning to go on vacation and would rather enjoy the marine life than spend time worrying about your skills. If you are a student who has not yet obtained the Open Water Diver certification, the Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your skills before the open water training dives. This course has no specific duration, so you can take as much time as you need and focus on the skills you want to practice. The Investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with an accredited instructor, issuance of a digital recognition card and an open water excursion to practice. Equipment rental, beverages and towels are not included.

With SSI's Diver Stress & Rescue specialty program, you'll learn the skills necessary to protect yourself and your fellow divers. Not only will you learn how to identify stress and avoid accidents, but we'll also teach you practical techniques for conducting rescues and providing assistance in emergency situations. By combining practical sessions in the pool and in open water, this program prepares you perfectly and enables you to handle emergency and rescue situations with confidence. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certification. Investment includes program registration, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with an accredited instructor, two open water excursions for practical training. Equipment rental, beverages and towels are not included.

React Right is SSI's first aid and emergency course: it gives you the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. This dive program is totally flexible, so you can choose the topics that interest you, such as primary care, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn the basics of automatic external defibrillation (AED) and oxygen administration in emergency diving situations. This program, which combines academic sessions and hands-on training scenarios, gives you the tools and confidence you need to perform correctly. When you earn your certification, you'll be able to respond and administer first aid, CPR and oxygen and offer assistance with an AED in the event of a medical emergency. Get your SSI React Right certification. Investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, training with an accredited instructor, issuance of international certification valid for 2 years. Does not include open water excursion, tank or equipment rental, beverages or towels. Get started today!

In this fascinating program you will learn all the skills you need to conduct search and recovery dives with safety and confidence. You will learn to use search patterns, specialized dive planning and special equipment such as lift balloons, lines and reels. By developing and practicing your search and communication techniques on a dive team, you will quickly become a diver capable of conducting search and recovery dives with confidence. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification. Investment includes program registration, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with an accredited instructor, an open water excursion for practice. It does not include equipment rental, beverages or towels.

Enroll in SSI's Science of Diving specialty to gain a thorough understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty, which is required for completion of most SSI Professional programs as well as some Extended Range programs, is an excellent opportunity to expand your diving knowledge. It's available online, so you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and prepare to start your career. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification and be halfway to completing the desired SSI Divemaster rating. Investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, training with an accredited instructor. It does not include open water excursion, tank or equipment rental, beverages or towels.

If you're having trouble deciding which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver program! This program allows you to try a variety of specialties before enrolling in full specialty programs. It's an excellent opportunity to experience what advanced dive training is all about and discover how valuable it can be in your underwater adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program you will try 5 different specialties. For each specialty you choose, you'll do a full briefing with your SSI Instructor and then conduct an open water training dive. In this specialty-focused tryout program you will have total freedom to explore. This program will allow you to take full specialty programs at any time and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training during enrollment. The investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with an accredited instructor, issuance of a digital recognition card, two open water excursions for internships. Does not include equipment rental, beverages or towels.

Underwater photography involves certain challenges that don't exist on land, but thanks to SSI's Photo & Video specialty program, you'll quickly learn how to capture images of your underwater experiences. This program provides you with everything you need to dive with an underwater camera and teaches you all the details on how to use, store and maintain your equipment. You will develop the skills and techniques necessary to safely and comfortably take underwater photographs and videos, and perfect your diving skills while using your underwater camera. Learn how to capture high quality images to share with others and earn your SSI Photo & Video Specialty certification. Investment includes program registration, access to online academic material, supply of scuba tanks, training with an accredited instructor, an open water excursion to practice. Equipment rental, beverages and towels are not included. Get started today!

As a Nitrox Diver, you'll be able to increase your bottom times and safety margins and reduce surface intervals, so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting. In this program you will learn new skills and increase your dive knowledge. In addition, you will learn how to plan and safely dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification. The investment includes enrollment in the program, access to online academic material, supply of Nitrox tanks, training with an accredited instructor, an open water excursion to practice. It does not include equipment rental, beverages or towels.