Try Scuba Diving
The SSI Try Scuba or Try Scuba Diving program is your introduction to the underwater world. This entry-level
program gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world, in either a confined water or open water setting,
without committing to a longer certification program. You will earn the SSI Try Scuba or SSI Try Scuba Diving
recognition rating.
Scuba Diver
This program is for students who do not have the time
to complete the Open Water Diver program, and provides you with the training and experience required to dive in open
water environments under the supervision of a dive professional. You will earn the SSI Scuba Diver certification,
which can be upgraded to the SSI Open Water Diver certification with additional training.
Open Water Diver
This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure 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.
Advanced Adventure
This program allows you to experience five different
open water dives from five SSI Specialty programs without requiring you to complete the entire Specialty. If you are
unsure of your next step, this is the perfect way to advance your dive skills and experience, and to identify which
Specialty programs interest you. You will earn the SSI Advanced Adventurer certification after completing this
program.
Advanced Open Water
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver is the next recognition
rating on the path to becoming an SSI Master Diver, and includes four SSI Specialty program Digital Kits. After completing
the four SSI Specialty programs that interest you, as well as 24 logged dives, you will automatically receive the SSI
Advanced Open Water Diver recognition rating, along with your SSI Specialty program
certifications.
SSI SPECIALTIES:

Navigation:
This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably
navigate underwater during a dive. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques,
estimate
distance, basic navigation patterns and how to leave and return to a designated point. You will earn the SSI
Navigation
Specialty certification after completing this program.

Boat Diving:
The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of them cannot be reached from shore. This program gives you the skills and
knowledge required to safely dive from a boat, allowing you to get the most from your underwater opportunities. You
will earn the SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

Stress Rescue:
Stress is a major cause of diving accidents and negatively impacts rescue
situations. This program teaches you the skills and knowledge required to recognize and deal with stress,
prevent accidents and properly deal with emergency situations encountered by divers. You will earn the SSI Diver
Stress and Rescue Specialty certification after completing this program.

Night Diver:
This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility
conditions. Some of the ocean’s most amazing creatures only come out at night, so your dive doesn’t have to end when the
sun goes down. You will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate and
dive with a buddy at night or in limited visibility. You will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty
certification after completing this program.

Perfect Buoyancy:
Do you want to increase your buoyancy control, minimize your breathing gas consumption, or move effortlessly above the
ocean floor? The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive
experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment. You will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy
Specialty certification.

Waves, Tides and Currents:
Water motion can have a tremendous effect on your diving experience This program gives you the skills and knowledge
required to conduct dives from shore, in currents, and in different types of waves. Students completing this program
earn the SSI Waves, Tides and Currents Specialty certification after completing this program.
Enriched Air Nitrox:
The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program will teach you how to
safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your
no-decompression limits, increase your safety, and reduce the required length of your surface intervals when
compared to air. You will earn the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification after completing this
program

Deep Diving:
Many exciting dive sites are located in deeper water. Without proper training, this kind of diving puts you at risk. The
SSI Deep Diving Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives beyond 18
meters, and is a prerequisite for some advanced training. You will earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification. after
completing this program.

Wreck Diving
Many of the ocean’s best dive sites have artificial reefs, or wrecks that have sunk through the ages. This program gives
you the skills and knowledge required to safely scuba dive above and around these underwater treasures. You will
earn the SSI Wreck Diving certification after completing this program.

Science of Diving:
This program provides an in-depth and detailed study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment and diving equipment. It is required training for most SSI
Dive Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs. You will earn the SSI Science of Diving
Specialty certification after completing this program.

Shark Ecology:
Many humans fear sharks, but is that reputation deserved? By taking the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how
sharks and their behavior are often misunderstood, and how you can safely observe them in their natural habitat. You
will earn the SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification after completing this program.

Photo Video:
This program teaches you the skills needed to dive with an underwater camera, and
provides the in-depth knowledge and experience required to properly use, maintain and store your equipment.
Our goal is help you capture your amazing underwater experiences. You will earn the SSI Photo & Video Specialty
certification.
Packages:

Octopus Package
Become an Advanced Open Water diver. If you already have one specialty, complete three more and receive your
certification for free! Shipwreck diving, night diving and deep diving in five dives. Equipment included,
online theory. And also receive your TGI shirt as a gift!

Star Package
Are you a big fan of scuba diving? Do you want to dive as much as possible during your vacation? This package is
valid for 15 dives and receive your nitrox certification. Get your TGI shirt for free with this package!

Angel Package
Get the most out of your diving package, this is an offer you won’t want to miss! Choose two specialties among
(nitrox, wrecks, night, currents, navigation, and others). Become a specialized diver. Receive your
certification and TGI shirt for free!

Shark Package
Achieve the second level of Adventurer diving certification Advanced + Nitrox in just 6 dives. The
perfect package for diving enthusiasts.

Turtle Package
Achieve the first level of Open Water + Nitrox diving certification in just 5 dives. Ideal for beginner divers.