Dive Courses

Ready to become a certified diver? The SSI Open Water Diver course is your full entry ticket into the underwater world. Over four days you learn at your own pace in small groups – from your first breaths in shallow water to confident dives down to 18 meters.

Open Water Diver and ready for the next step? The SSI Advanced Open Water course lets you sample different types of diving in five adventure dives. You’ll gain experience in new environments, build confidence and find out which specialties you enjoy most.

Want to start your diving journey but don’t have time for a full Open Water course? The SSI Scuba Diver program is a compact 2-day course that teaches you the essentials and takes you on your first real dives in the Red Sea. You’ll dive to a maximum of 12 meters, always under the direct supervision of an SSI Professional.

Curious what it feels like to breathe underwater but not ready to commit to a full course yet? The SSI Try Scuba program is your easy first step into diving. Step by step, and always directly supervised by one of our professional instructors, you take your first breaths underwater and discover the Red Sea in a safe, relaxed setting.

Want to do more than a simple Try Scuba, but not commit to a full course yet? The Basic Diver program is a great first step. You learn the key skills and knowledge to dive safely under the direct supervision of an SSI Professional, to a maximum depth of 12 meters.

Our Kids Program is specially designed for young explorers aged 8 to 12. It introduces children to the underwater world in a playful, safe and exciting way. With small groups, shallow depths and lots of fun, each session builds confidence in the water and sparks curiosity about the ocean.

Good buoyancy is what separates a relaxed, confident diver from someone who is always fighting with their equipment. The SSI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty helps you fine tune your control in the water so you move more smoothly, use less air and protect the reef on every dive.

At night, the Red Sea turns into a completely different world: corals open, nocturnal hunters come out and familiar sites feel new under the beam of your torch. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty gives you the skills and confidence to dive safely after dark and enjoy one of the most exciting sides of scuba diving.

Some of the most exciting dive sites and encounters lie below 18 meters. The Deep Diver Specialty teaches you how to plan and carry out dives down to 40 meters in a controlled, safe way. You learn to manage your gas, understand the effects of depth and explore deeper reefs, walls and wrecks with confidence.

Most of the world’s best dives start from a boat – and the Red Sea is no exception. The SSI Boat Diver Specialty gives you the skills and confidence to dive safely from different types of boats. You learn how to prepare, enter and exit the water correctly and enjoy easy access to reefs that are too far to reach from shore.

The Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty is one of the most popular diving specialties worldwide – and for good reason. By increasing the oxygen content and reducing nitrogen in your breathing gas, you can extend your no-decompression limits, enjoy longer bottom times and often feel less tired after repetitive dives. It’s a simple way to get more out of every dive trip.

The React Right course is designed to teach divers essential first aid and emergency response skills. It focuses on how to manage common diving accidents, provide emergency care, and respond effectively during diving emergencies. You’ll build confidence in your ability to handle stressful situations, making you a more responsible and capable dive buddy.

The Stress & Rescue course is one of the most rewarding programs in diving. It teaches you how to recognise and prevent problems before they escalate, and how to respond calmly and effectively if they do. You build confidence, increase your own safety and learn how to take care of others – becoming the kind of buddy people are happy to dive with.

Ready to go pro and turn your passion for diving into something more? The Dive Guide & Divemaster program is your first real step into the professional world of diving. You learn how to supervise and guide certified divers, assist instructors during courses, and become the kind of dive leader people trust – in the water and on the surface.

Completing the SSI Dive Guide together with Science of Diving earns you the coveted SSI Divemaster rating, recognized worldwide.