Try Scuba

Discover the underwater world, go scuba diving in confined water and earn the SSI Try Scuba recognition card. Conducted in shallow water, the SSI Try Scuba program is a diving adventure the whole family can enjoy. Start today!

Facts and Training Standards

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.

Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

Minimum Age for Participation	8
Training Prerequisites Fit to swim No certification prerequisites

Amount of Academic Sessions	Not applicable / mandatory
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions	1
Amount of Open Water Dives	Not applicable / mandatory
Maximum Training Depth	Not applicable / mandatory

More Information Scuba Pathway Poster Training Pathway Poster Scuba and Extended Range (XR) For further information please contact your SSI Training Center.

Try scuba diving and begin the adventure of a lifetime

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Get Certified as a Scuba Diver

You are about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of your life! Becoming a diver is the first step of a journey that will forever change the way you experience the world. You will explore the wonders of a weightless underwater world, interact with incredible marine life and discover ecosystems hidden beneath the surface. We recommend you start with certification training right away by shooting for Open Water Diver, your entry ticket to dive the world’s best dive sites.

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Learn how to dive with SSI

Scuba Schools International (SSI) began in 1970, with avid divers who were passionate about making it possible for anyone to learn how to scuba dive. Today, we are the name to trust in the scuba diving industry.

It is easy to go diving with SSI wherever you choose. We represent more than 3,300 training centers and resorts in 130 plus countries, with over 50,000 affiliated SSI Professionals and growing every day.

We care about your diving experiences and want you to be a safe and confident diver, so you can truly enjoy exploring the underwater world. By working closely with our dive instructors, dive centers and resorts around the world, we ensure you get the best training and diving possible - every time and wherever you choose to dive with us.

Because our learning materials are available online and in more than 30 languages, you can learn how to scuba dive at any time. With our uncompromising standards and methodology, we look forward to welcoming you to the SSI scuba diving community and taking your first dives with you.

Your dive adventures start here. Join us today.

Featured Destinations ideal for Scuba Beginner

Check out MyDiveGuide; a unique dive site database of more than 10,000 dive sites, including wildlife maps and specialist dives. Find top destinations for your training level and start scuba diving today. Get inspired by our featured destinations and combine learning how to scuba dive with a vacation the whole family can enjoy!