Become a certified diver
Start scuba diving and you will forever change the way you view the world. You will get to explore a peaceful underwater world filled with colorful marine life and breathtaking landscapes.
It is an incredible lifelong adventure and anyone from age 10 can learn to dive, making this safe fun sport ideal for the whole family.
Learning to dive is much easier than you think, and the globally recognized Open Water Diver program is the best way to learn.
Get certified as a scuba diver
As an Open Diver Water, you will be able to dive anywhere you want, with anyone you want and become part of a community of underwater explorers that others dream of joining. If you are short on time or not ready to become an Open Water Diver, our Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, Indoor Diver and Referral Diver programs are also great choices to learn how to dive. You can upgrade your certification easily and at any time to become an Open Water Diver, simply by completing some additional training.
Learn how to scuba dive with SSI and begin your adventure today!
Become a certified Open Water Diver with SSI
This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Facts and Training Standards
Minimum Age
10
Amount of Academic Sessions
6
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
6
Amount of Open Water Sessions
4
Maximum Training Depth
18 m / 60 ft
Suggested duration (h)
16-32
Certification Prerequisites
Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites
Your Adventure starts here
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
Discover a completely new world hidden just below the surface
Learn about new environments and exotic new species
Experience the nearly weightless sensation of flight
Please note: This class consists of pool and classroom training. For full certification there needs to be a minimum of 4 dives be conducted. Additional trip costs to San Carlos or Lake Pleasant apply, as well as a $200 instructor fee in the open water. Also, we require students to have their own snorkeling system consisting of mask, snorkel, fins, booties, 2x mouthpieces, surface marker buoy. Students receive a discount on equipment purchased from us for their class.
