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SSI Try Scuba Diving

This course is a subset of the SSI Open Water Diver course. If you're short on time but really want to become a diver, the SSI Try Scuba Diving course is the perfect introduction.

The SSI Scuba Diver course is a subset of the SSI Open Water Diver course. If you’re short on time but really want to become a diver, the SSI Try Scuba Diving is the perfect introduction. This course is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification, if that’s your ultimate goal.

What the Course Entails

The SSI Try Scuba Diving course will teach you all the necessary skills in a controlled environment until you are comfortable and ready to go to the open water.

Course Duration: 3 Days

Course Pre-requisites

To enroll in an SSI Try Scuba Diving course, you must be 8 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can try it first through the Discover Scuba Diving program.

Course Flow

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.

You can start by studying the academics anytime, anywhere at your own convenience and your selected Training Center will schedule your review and in-water training sessions.

During the pool/confined water training, your SSI Instructor will teach you all the necessary skills in a controlled environment until you are comfortable and ready to go to the open water. During the open water training dives, you will apply your knowledge and repeat the skills in a real-world environment under the supervision of your Instructor.

How Can I Get Started?

Get started by creating a free user profile at my.divessi.com/register or directly through the MySSI App. The web-based system gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program and provides lifetime access to your digital training materials and certifications.

What is the next adventure?

Enrol for the SSI Open Water Diver Course

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Atlantis Dumaguete

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The luxurious Atlantis Dumaguete is located on a long peaceful stretch of beach with out of this world diving close by including Apo Island, Siquijor and Dauin marine.

  • Beachfront resort on Dauin
  • Rooms with balcony or patio & hammocks
  • Up to 5 dives a day available
  • Spa facilities with sauna and rain shower
  • Dedicated underwater camera facilities
  • Day trips to Apo Island
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Atlantis Puerto Galera

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The Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle with spectacular scenery above and below the water. This idyllic resort has to be on every divers bucket list.

  • Boutique resort on the hills of Sabang Bay
  • Centre of biodiversity in the Coral Triangle
  • Spa facilities with a range of treatments
  • Up to 5 dives a day available
  • Excellent camera room facilities
  • World class dining
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Solo Divers

Atlantis Dumaguete

Philippines, The Visayas

The luxurious Atlantis Dumaguete is located on a long peaceful stretch of beach with out of this world diving close by including Apo Island, Siquijor and Dauin marine.

  • Beachfront resort on Dauin
  • Rooms with balcony or patio & hammocks
  • Up to 5 dives a day available
  • Spa facilities with sauna and rain shower
  • Dedicated underwater camera facilities
  • Day trips to Apo Island
View resort

Solo Divers

Atlantis Puerto Galera

Philippines, Mindoro & Anilao

The Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle with spectacular scenery above and below the water. This idyllic resort has to be on every divers bucket list.

  • Boutique resort on the hills of Sabang Bay
  • Centre of biodiversity in the Coral Triangle
  • Spa facilities with a range of treatments
  • Up to 5 dives a day available
  • Excellent camera room facilities
  • World class dining
View resort