SSI Basic Diver – Your First Step into Scuba Diving

Experience the excitement of breathing underwater with the SSI Basic Diver Program. This program is designed for beginners who want to try scuba diving while learning the fundamental skills needed to explore the underwater world safely.

During the program, you will learn basic scuba diving knowledge and practice essential skills in a controlled environment before completing a supervised open water dive with an SSI instructor.

The Basic Diver program is perfect for anyone who wants to experience scuba diving for the first time before committing to a full certification course.

Course Price

$199 per student

Included

• Academic theory introduction

• Pool / confined water training session

• One supervised open water dive

• Professional SSI instructor guidance

Not Included

• SSI digital learning materials: $100

• Boat dive or shore dive fees

• Scuba equipment rental

Course Schedule

Typical course duration: 10–12 hours

Training includes:

• 1 academic session

• 1 pool / confined water training session

• 1 open water training dive

Students will practice essential scuba skills before completing a supervised ocean dive.

Training Standards

Minimum Age: 10 years old

Maximum Training Depth:

12 meters / 40 feet

Prerequisites:

• Ability to swim

• No prior diving certification required

What You Will Learn

During this program you will learn:

• Basic scuba diving safety rules

• How scuba equipment works

• Breathing and moving underwater

• Basic buoyancy control

• Underwater communication signals

Certification

After completing the program, you will receive the SSI Basic Diver recognition.

The training completed during this program may also count toward the SSI Open Water Diver certification if you continue your scuba training.

Start Your Underwater Adventure

Ready to experience scuba diving for the first time?

Join our SSI Basic Diver Program and discover the excitement of the underwater world.

Reserve your spot today.