Try Scuba

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

SSI Open Water Referral DiverStart your scuba certification with Test the Waters Alaska!The SSI Referral Diver program allows you to complete the academic and confined-water/pool portions of the SSI Open Water Diver program with us. Once you successfully complete these requirements, you can receive an SSI Referral Diver digital card and complete your required open-water training dives with Test the Waters Alaska or another participating SSI Dive Center or Resort at a later date.Course Price: $500Previous Try Scuba participants receive a $100 discount.What's Included- SSI digital learning and academics- Confined-water/pool training- Professional instruction- Required skills development- SSI Referral Diver digital card upon successful completion of all referral requirementsStudent EquipmentStudents are required to have their own mask, snorkel, and fins for training. We can help you select and properly fit your equipment before class.Before Pool TrainingYour SSI profile, required paperwork, and assigned academic coursework must be completed as directed before beginning your scheduled training sessions.Once your referral training is complete, you're ready for the next step: completing your open-water training dives and earning your SSI Open Water Diver certification!SSI Open Water Referral DiverStart your scuba certification with Test the Waters Alaska!The SSI Referral Diver program allows you to complete the academic and confined-water/pool portions of the SSI Open Water Diver program with us. Once you successfully complete these requirements, you can receive an SSI Referral Diver digital card and complete your required open-water training dives with Test the Waters Alaska or another participating SSI Dive Center or Resort at a later date.Course Price: $500Previous Try Scuba participants receive a $100 discount.What's Included- SSI digital learning and academics- Confined-water/pool training- Professional instruction- Required skills development- SSI Referral Diver digital card upon successful completion of all referral requirementsStudent EquipmentStudents are required to have their own mask, snorkel, and fins for training. We can help you select and properly fit your equipment before class.Before Pool TrainingYour SSI profile, required paperwork, and assigned academic coursework must be completed as directed before beginning your scheduled training sessions.Once your referral training is complete, you're ready for the next step: completing your open-water training dives and earning your SSI Open Water Diver certification!

Scuba Skills Night – Certified DiversStay comfortable, confident, and active in the water with Scuba Skills Night at Test the Waters Alaska!Scuba Skills Night is designed for certified divers who want regular pool time to practice, play, fine-tune their skills, and simply get back underwater. An instructor is present, and each session offers opportunities to work on specific scuba skills while still leaving plenty of time for games, challenges, and fun.Whether you dive regularly or haven't been underwater in a while, this is your chance to keep those skills fresh in a relaxed pool environment.What You Can Work On- Buoyancy and trim- Mask and regulator skills- Air sharing and buddy skills- Equipment familiarity- Finning and movement- Skills you personally want extra practice with- Scuba games and challengesThis is not a certification course or formal refresher. It's ongoing pool time for already-certified divers who want to keep diving and building confidence.What You Need- Current SSI profile and required paperwork- Proof of scuba certification- Mask, snorkel, and fins- Advance registrationScuba Skills Night is built to work around you. Join us when you can—whether that's occasionally or several times each month.Drop-In: $758-Punch Pass: $500 ($62.50 per session)16-Punch Pass: $900 ($56.25 per session)Punch passes expire one year from the date of purchase. Advance registration is required, and our 24-hour cancellation policy applies.