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The SSI Classified Diving program has been created to enable persons with disabilities who might not be able to earn full certifications the ability to dive and get certified with different safety parameters. Learn to work with disabled divers.
For those of you who would just like to try scuba diving out, perhaps as a test before getting your certification, then the SSI Try Diving (Basic Diver) Experience is for you. After a short briefing and pool session when you are introduced to the basic diving skills, you embark on 2 ocean dives up to 12m deep under the direct supervision of an Ocean Tribe SSI Instructor. The dives from your SSI Try Diving (Basic Diver) Experience can also then be credited towards the SSI Scuba Diver or SSI Open Water Diver courses, meaning you have already got a head start on your certification.
The experience can be as short as 1½ hours if you opt for the single lagoon dive or 5 hours if you want to visit the main reef and complete two dives under the supervision of an Instructor.
The SSI Try Scuba Diving experience is open to anyone from age 10 who has basic swimming skills and wants to give scuba diving a try.
Before you go in the water there is a short eLearning section for you to complete. This covers the knowledge briefing and gives you a quick introduction to scuba diving and safety concepts. This will be elaborated on by your Instructor during the try diving experience.
Before we take you into the ocean we want to teach you a few basic scuba skills. This will enable you to safely be able to use the scuba equipment. This is done in a pool environment. This means you can stand up if you have any problems. Also there are no other factors such as surge or currents to distract you.
Your Ocean Tribe diving Instructor will demonstrate the skills to you. They will then get you to do the skill until you are comfortable with it. Once you are comfortable using the scuba then it’s time to go on a real dive.
Try Scuba Diving is your first taste of the underwater world. It’s a short, guided session that lets you breathe underwater for the first time using real scuba gear. You’ll learn a few basic skills and enjoy 2 dives on a beautiful coral reef in Diani Beach.
No, but being comfortable in the water helps. Our instructors are with you at all times, and the dive is in shallow, calm conditions. You’ll also wear a buoyancy jacket that helps you float easily on the surface. See more here
The whole experience takes around 4 to 5 hours. That includes a short briefing, getting into gear, a few skills in the pool, and 2 guided dives to a maximum of 5 to 12 meters—depending on your comfort. Most people prefer to do the pool the day before so they don’t have to get up early
Yes, very safe. Ocean Tribe follows international SSI safety standards. You’ll be guided by certified instructors who are trained to support first-time divers. We also offer the SSI Classified Diving option for guests with physical or cognitive challenges.
You need to be at least 10 years old for Try Scuba. For younger adventurers aged 8 and up, we offer the SSI Scuba Explorers program—a fun pool-based intro to diving.
Just bring swimwear, a towel, and a sense of adventure. We provide all the scuba gear and a wetsuit if needed. Sunblock and water are also recommended.
Yes! Diani Beach has vibrant coral reefs filled with colourful reef fish, sea turtles, and sometimes even rays or dolphins. Every dive is different, but our reefs never disappoint.
Absolutely! Many people come back for a second session or upgrade to the SSI Scuba Diver or the most popular Open Water Diver course. Your Try Scuba session even counts as credit towards full certification if you continue your training within six months.
Yes, you’ll receive an SSI digital recognition card and a paper certificate showing that you’ve completed the Try Scuba Diving experience. It’s not a full certification, but it’s a great first step.
You can book online by clicking here and get a discounted price, by WhatsApp, or by visiting us directly on Diani Beach. If you’re staying nearby, we can even pick you up.
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