The SSI Try Scuba program is the ideal way to experience scuba diving for the first time. After mastering the basics in confined water, you will enjoy a guided open water dive, discovering a whole new underwater world. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Try Scuba recognition card, the first step toward future diving adventures.
The SSI Try Scuba program is perfect for anyone curious about scuba diving and ready to try it for the first time. Following SSI standards, you experience your first breaths underwater with certified SSI instructors in a safe, guided environment, building confidence while discovering an entirely new world beneath the surface.
Training begins with a confined water session to learn the basics, followed by a guided open water dive. Each step is conducted after a clear instructor briefing, allowing you to progress at a comfortable pace in a safe and enjoyable environment while discovering the underwater world for the first time.
You will learn the basic scuba skills, including breathing underwater, simple buoyancy control, and underwater communication, all under close instructor supervision.
Upon completion, you earn the SSI Try Scuba recognition card, giving you a first taste of scuba diving and a stepping stone toward full scuba certification.
Learn from certified and experienced instructors with years of real-world diving experience. All courses are available in English, French, or German, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable learning environment.
All our courses are conducted with a maximum of 3 students per instructor, and very often in 1-to-1 private sessions, ensuring personalized coaching and optimal learning conditions.
We provide recent, well-maintained, high-end dive equipment from Aqualung, one of the most trusted and recognized brands in the global diving industry, used by professionals worldwide.
Join our courses on your terms with flexible scheduling designed to fit your busy lifestyle. Become part of our private and active WhatsApp dive community, where divers share advice, organize dives, and build lasting connections both in and out of the water.
Certification: No prior diving experience required
Medical clearance: Completed Diver Medical Questionnaire (and physician approval if required)
Fitness: Basic swimming ability and comfort in the water
Documentation: Valid MySSI profile and completed SSI training forms
To begin the SSI Try Scuba program, participants must have a MySSI profile, which can be created via the SSI website or the MySSI App on iOS or Android.
The MySSI App allows you to access your Try Scuba program information and recognition card, all securely stored in one place and available online or offline.
For the SSI Try Scuba program, no personal equipment is required. All necessary scuba diving equipment is fully provided, allowing you to focus on enjoying your first underwater experience in a safe and comfortable environment.
The SSI Try Scuba program is typically completed in one full day. It includes a confined water session to learn the basics, followed by a guided open water dive, allowing you to experience scuba diving in real conditions under the close supervision of a certified SSI instructor.
For the SSI Try Scuba program, each participant must complete the required SSI training forms before taking part in any in-water activities. For minors, all forms must be reviewed and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Required documents include:
SSI Responsible Diver Code – Scuba Diving
Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire (and Physician’s Approval if required)
Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, and Hold Harmless Agreement (where applicable)
SSI Try Scuba Program Record (completed by the instructor upon completion)
The SSI Try Scuba program is priced at $229 and includes eLearning, confined water training, and one guided open water dive.
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Group discounts may apply, please contact us for details.
If you have more questions about our courses or diving in general, feel free to reach out! We’re here to help and make your diving experience as enjoyable as possible.
