Start your diving journey or advance your skills with professional SSI certification courses in the stunning waters of South Ari Atoll. From beginners to professionals, we have the perfect course for you.
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2-3 hours
Max 2 meters
1:2 maximum
8 years old
The perfect introduction to scuba diving for kids! In a swimming pool or confined water, children experience breathing underwater and learn basic scuba skills in a fun, safe environment. Great for family holidays!
3-4 days
12 meters (10-11 yrs), 18m (12-14 yrs)
5 confined + 4 open water dives
10 years old
The world's most popular scuba certification! Junior Open Water Diver certification allows 10-14 year olds to dive under the direct supervision of a SSI Professional or certified parent/guardian. Learn foundational dive skills, safety procedures, and experience the underwater world.
3-4 days
18 meters
5 confined + 4 open water dives
15 years old
Your ticket to worldwide diving! The SSI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba certification. You'll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment, techniques, and safety procedures. Upon completion, you'll be certified to dive to 18 meters with a buddy anywhere in the world.
2-3 days
30 meters
5 adventure dives
Open Water Diver
Expand your diving horizons! This course helps you build confidence and expand your skills through different Adventure Dives. You'll try different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your SSI Instructor. Includes Deep Dive, Navigation Dive, and 3 elective dives (choose from Night, Wreck, Peak Performance Buoyancy, etc.).
3-4 days
Prevention & Management
Emergency First Response
Advanced + EFR
Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver. The SSI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Many divers say this is the best course they've ever taken.
2-4 weeks
First Professional Level
60 logged dives minimum
Rescue Diver + EFR
Begin your professional diving career! As a SSI Divemaster, you'll supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. This course develops your leadership abilities, teaching you to supervise dive activities and assist with student divers. You'll learn dive theory, conduct dive briefings, lead certified divers, and much more.
1 day
Extended bottom time
2 Nitrox dives
Open Water Diver
Extend your bottom time! Nitrox diving allows you to stay underwater longer by using enriched air with higher oxygen content. Learn to analyze tanks, set dive computers for Nitrox, and understand oxygen exposure limits. Essential for serious divers and dive professionals.
2 days
18-40 meters
4 deep dives
Adventure Diver
Explore deeper dive sites safely! Learn specialized techniques for diving deeper than 18 meters. Topics include deep dive planning, safety considerations, buoyancy control, gas management, and dealing with narcosis. Explore wrecks and deep reefs in the Maldives.
2 days
Penetration & mapping
4 wreck dives
Adventure Diver
Explore sunken ships and aircraft! Learn safe techniques for wreck diving, including limited penetration. Skills include wreck mapping, using reels and lines, avoiding silting, and understanding wreck environments. Perfect for exploring Maldives' historical wrecks.
2 days
Sidemount configuration
3 sidemount dives
Open Water Diver
Experience greater freedom and flexibility! Sidemount diving offers improved trim, better gas management, and easier equipment handling. Learn to configure and dive with cylinders mounted alongside your body rather than on your back. Perfect for photographers and technical divers.
2 days
Restoration techniques
3 conservation dives
Open Water Diver
Help restore coral reefs! Learn about coral biology, threats to reefs, and hands-on propagation techniques. Participate in our coral nursery program, learning to fragment, mount, and maintain coral colonies. Contribute directly to reef restoration efforts in the Maldives.
2 days
Shark biology & behavior
2 shark observation dives
Open Water Diver
Understand and protect sharks! Learn about shark species in the Maldives, their behavior, biology, and conservation status. The course includes identification techniques, responsible shark diving practices, and current conservation efforts. Perfect for divers interested in shark encounters.
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