Open Water Diver

Diving is mainly associated with good weather and holidays. But with Divers Direct, you can take a course at any time of the year thanks to the diving pit. Winter is even ideal, because you can not only do the course comfortably, but you can also go and train, so you can enjoy the dives outdoors as a more experienced diver. After completing the SSI Referral Diver course, you can dive anywhere in the world in pools, aquariums or diving pits. It's only a short step to expanding to the Open Water Diver course for diving outdoors.

This globally recognized training program is the best way to start your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. One-on-one instruction is combined with in-water training, giving you the skills and experience needed to feel truly comfortable underwater. Upon completion of the course, you will be certified as an SSI Open Water Diver.

Discover Egypt as few people know it. This exclusive week-long expedition is not a classic diving safari - it's a combination of first-class comfort, exceptional sites and an atmosphere that's unforgettable.A unique itinerary takes you through the legendary Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island, the famous wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and Gubal Island. Sites that are not normally connected in one cruise create an unforgettable experience for experienced divers and Red Sea lovers alike.During the week, you will stay on an elegant and spacious ship with superior cabin comfort, plenty of room to rest and relax between dives, and top-notch service throughout the cruise. The culinary experience will be taken care of with delicious Italian cuisine that will add a touch of Mediterranean luxury to the entire expedition.Our instructors and divemasters will be available at all times to help you with any problems and answer your diving questions.

The program is the first in-depth introduction to the world of freediving. The purpose of the program is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely dive with buddy in the dive hole. Upon completion of the program, you will be certified as an SSI Basic Freediver.In this course you will learn how to breathe properly, balance pressure so your ears don't hurt when diving, and learn how to extend your time underwater. The instructor will also explain how to properly use a mask, what a snorkel is and how to swim with fins.This course is for complete beginners, but also for those who have been snorkeling for a while and want to learn more or deepen their knowledge. On the course you will learn relaxation techniques, expand your horizons in theories such as anatomy and physics and find out how to train and improve further.

Try instrument diving and let an experienced instructor introduce you to the underwater world. A test dive gives you the opportunity to try diving in controlled conditions in a dive pit. The most skilled will reach the bottom at 8 metres.On the test dive, you will first learn a little bit of dive theory, the instructor will explain the most important things you need to know for your own safety, and explain the operation of your dive gear. However, the vast majority of your time will be spent underwater. At first you will slowly breathe and get used to your new surroundings and then, depending on your taste and skill, you will try some exercises and try diving to greater depths.We'll give you a small reward at the end of your test dive and send you photos of your experience within a week of your dive to show off to friends and family. And if you're interested in diving, we'll even give you a discount on the full dive course, which will allow you to dive independently without an instructor.

A snorkeling program can be the first step beyond apparatus diving or freediving. In this course you will learn useful tips on how to make the most of your time at the surface and just below it. Instructors will teach you how to dive safely to depths you are comfortable with and you will have the opportunity to improve your underwater breath-hold.

This program is a first introduction to the world of freediving and is designed for complete beginners who are attracted to scuba diving. The lesson is also great as a gift. The purpose of the program is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely participate in recreational freediving with an SSI diving professional in confined water. Upon completion of the program, you will receive SSI Try Freediving recognition.

The SSI Dive Guide program is the first step on a professional diver's journey. You will learn to safely guide certified divers in a variety of conditions, prepare quality dive briefings, evaluate sites, and lead dives as a responsible guide.At Divers Direct, we will prepare you not only to meet SSI standards, but more importantly, to work realistically with the people, team, and responsibility that this level brings.The purpose of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and training they will need to lead certified divers. It is the first step in a career as anSSI dive professional. A Professional Dive Guide/Divemaster can work for SSI dive centers and conduct dives in a variety of environments and conditions. Upon completion of the program, the student will be certified as an SSI Dive Guide, and if completing the SSI Science of Diving program, an SSI Divemaster.

The purpose of the program is to introduce students to detailed knowledge of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment, as well as diving equipment.Learn all about the effects of different gases on divers, power calculations, the behavior of light and sound underwater, thermal comfort and body physiology underwater in general, tissue saturation and desaturation, and the past, present and future of diving equipment.This training is required for most SSI Dive Professional and some Extended Range programs, but will be useful for any diver interested in the why and how of it all.Upon completion of the program, you will be certified as an SSI Science of Diving Specialty.

Stress is a major cause of many diving accidents and also has a negative impact on rescue operations. The purpose of this program is to provide students with the skills necessary to recognize stress, prevent accidents, and act appropriately in emergency situations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be certified as an SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty.

The content of the SSI React Right program includes the following components: casualty assessment, first aid at the scene, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, stabilization techniques, and two optional components: oxygen administration in emergency situations and basic knowledge of performing automated external defibrillation (AED). Upon successful completion of the program, you will be certified as SSI React Right.

Want to work on your balance, improve your fin kick technique and fine-tune your body position in the water, known as trim? ProgramSSI Perfect Buoyancyis aimed at providing the necessary knowledge and skills to improve your comfort in the water and make the best use of your diving equipment. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be certified as an SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty.

Gain access to longer dives and shorter surface intervals with enriched air diving. Nitrox (EAN) with a higher oxygen content of up to 40% reduces nitrogen saturation and increases diving safety.The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox course will equip you with the knowledge to plan dives, analyze mixtures, and safely use this technology anywhere in the world. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% International Certification.

Many beautiful dive sites are located in deeper waters. However, without a good course, diving to them is risky. A Deep Diving course will prepare you to be able to plan and execute dives below 18 meters safely and comfortably. At the end of the Deep Diving course you will receive an internationally recognised certification.Completion of the Deep Diving course is also a prerequisite for some advanced courses.

Whether you're going to use an action camera like a GoPro, a high-end phone in a special case, or even a DSLR to record your diving adventures, we can help!We'll guide you through setting up and preparing your equipment, trying out different compositions and using lights or color filters, and we'll do some post-editing of your photos and videos.You will develop your skills and learn techniques for taking underwater pictures and videos safely and easily, plus improve your diving skills using the underwater camera system. You will learn to take high quality images that you can share with others and earn certification for the SSI Photo & Video specialty. In two theoretical sessions, you will learn about how water affects light, what types of cameras and accessories we have (what goes with what, how to maintain them), how the equipment works in general, and what possible settings can be used to achieve amazing images or videos. What additional light(s), underwater composition and exposure techniques will bring us. How best to capture different species of fish and last but not least, different tips and tricks for not only shooting and filming but also post production. Get started with the course today!