SSI Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver

The SSI Open Water Certification is accepted worldwide and valid for life

• Qualifies you to dive worldwide accompanied by another certified diver to depths of up to 18 meters / 60 feet (age 15+)

• 10 – 14 year olds will earn the Junior SSI Open Water Certification and will be qualified to dive worldwide accompanied by a dive professional and/or parent or guardian
  • 10 – 11 year olds can dive to depths of up to 12 meters / 40 feet
  • 12 – 14 year olds can dive to depths of up to 18 meters / 60 feet

• Continue your training to the next level – SSI Advanced Adventurer at any time in the future

The SSI Scuba Diver to Open Water Upgrade Course consists of 3 phases of skill development 

• Digital Academic Training
• Confined Water Training
• Open Water Training

*The Digital Academic Training must be completed before commencing the practical training. Once you sign up for the course we will set up your digital materials so that you can get started straight away.

The practical training is completed over 2 days

Day 1 – Half to Full Day
Confined Water Training

Day 2 – Half to Full Day
2 Open Water Training Dives
Final Exam

Please Note

This schedule is flexible and may be adjusted to accommodate individual students needs and / or weather conditions.

• SSI (Jr.) Scuba Diver Certification
• Be able to swim
• Be in good physical health

Please Note

To participate you will be required to fill out the SSI Medical Statement

If any of the items on the Medical Statement apply to you, you must consult a physician prior to Recreational Scuba Diving participation. Your physician must complete and sign the Medical Statement and be sure to bring a copy with you as we will require it for our records.

• Scuba Equipment Rental; Mask, Snorkel, Fins, BCD, Regulator & Wetsuit
• Weights and Tanks
• Confined Water Training
• 2 Open Water Boat Dives on Playa Reefs
• Water and Fruit on the Boat
• Certification Fees

• (Jr.) Scuba Diver Certification Card
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Biodegradable Sunscreen
• Cash for lunch/tips/photos etc
• Physician signed Medical Statement if required

You need to allow a minimum of 18 hours after completing your dives before flying