Open Water Diver

The SSI Open Water Diver course isa globally recognized entry-level scuba certification teaching you fundamentals like dive theory, pool skills, and open water dives (up to 18m/60ft), combining online learning with personalized, hands-on training for becoming a confident, certified diver.It involves academic sessions, confined (pool) water practice, and at least four open water dives, often completed over 3-4 days.

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit.The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit.You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

Enquanto mergulhador nitrox, pode aumentar os seus tempos de fundo e as margens de segurança, além de diminuir os intervalos de superfície - e por isso pode gastar mais tempo a explorar os locais de mergulho que gosta e menos tempo a esperar para mergulhar! Neste programa irá aprender novas habilidades e aumentar o seu conhecimento sobre mergulho enquanto aprende como planear e mergulhar em segurança com misturas de ar enriquecido até 40% de oxigénio. Após a conclusão do programa irá receber uma certificação de Ar Enriquecido Nitrox 32% ou 40% da SSI.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

The Divemaster program is the first step of an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive partners and become a dive ambassador by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified/logged dives in each area, plus Diver Stress and Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified dives. Upgrade to Divemaster immediately or at any time by studying Science of Diving materials and passing the Digital Final Exam that makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities around the world for the next generation of highly skilled professionals.

The SSI Snorkel Diver program is the first step to discovering the mermaid within you. It's the best way to learn how to snorkel and develop your confidence in the water so you can snorkel and explore the mesmerizing landscapes and marine life of the ocean. You don't need to be a proficient swimmer to participate in the Snorkel Diver program, and there's no minimum age to participate. You just need to be comfortable in the water, able to maintain your buoyancy, and ready to start the adventure of a lifetime! In this program, you'll learn about the equipment and skills you need to snorkel safely. Get your SSI Snorkel Diver recognition card today!