Advanced Dive Courses

SSI advanced training in Diani Beach

Take your diving further

Go deeper, sharpen your skills and explore new environments with experienced SSI instructors on Kenya's coral reefs and wrecks.

Starting level
Open Water Diver
Learning
SSI digital theory
Training
Small groups
Location
Diani reefs & wrecks

More confidence. More adventure.

Build the diver you want to become

After Open Water, there is no single “right” next course. You might want better buoyancy, longer bottom times, deeper dives, stronger rescue skills or the freedom of sidemount. Choose one focused specialty or sample several with Advanced Adventurer.

Complete the theory in the MySSI app before you arrive, then spend your time in Diani applying what you have learned with an instructor in the water.

Core advanced courses

Choose your next challenge

Compare the time, dives, entry level and price at a glance. Every card stays readable—course details sit on white, never directly over a busy photograph.

Divers completing deep-diving trainingGo deeper

Deep Diving

Plan and make dives to 40 metres while managing gas, narcosis and the demands of depth.

Duration
2 days
Training dives
4 dives
For
Open Water divers
Wreck diver exploring underwaterWreck penetration

Advanced Wreck Diving

Learn the planning, equipment and line skills needed to explore safely inside suitable wrecks.

Duration
2 days
Training dives
4 dives
For
Deep 40m qualified
Divers practising rescue skillsEssential skills

Diver Stress & Rescue

Improve awareness, prevent problems and practise calm, effective responses to diving emergencies.

Duration
3 days
Training dives
4 dives
For
Open Water divers
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox diving courseLonger no-deco time

Enriched Air Nitrox

Learn to analyse and plan with enriched air for more flexible no-decompression limits.

Duration
1 day
Training
Theory & analysis
For
Open Water divers
Sidemount diver in open waterNew configuration

Recreational Sidemount

Discover a streamlined, balanced way to dive with cylinders mounted at your sides.

Duration
3 days
Training dives
4 dives
For
Open Water Diver+
React Right first aid and emergency oxygen trainingOpen to everyone

React Right: First Aid & Oxygen

Build practical confidence in first aid, CPR, AED use and emergency oxygen administration.

Duration
1 day
Training dives
No dives
For
Anyone interested
Diver refreshing scuba skills with an instructorBack in the water

Scuba Skills Update

Refresh the core skills, knowledge and confidence you need after time away from diving.

Duration
1 day
Training dives
2 dives
Best for
Returning divers

Choose by goal

Find the specialty that fits you

Skip the endless card wall. Start with what you want to improve, then explore the most relevant course options.

Eco specialties

Know what you are looking at

Turn every reef dive into a richer experience by learning to recognise the species and ecosystems around you. Courses shown start from $89.

Simple, flexible learning

How your course works

Learn before you arrive

Complete the relevant digital learning in the MySSI app at your own pace.

Workshop with your instructor

Review the key concepts, plan the dives and prepare any specialist equipment.

Put it into practice

Train on Diani's reefs and wrecks with dive sites selected for the conditions and course goals.

Frequently asked questions

Before you book

Which course should I take after Open Water?

Advanced Adventurer is a good broad introduction because it lets you experience several areas. If you already have a clear goal—such as depth, buoyancy or longer no-decompression time—a focused specialty may suit you better.

Can I complete the theory before my holiday?

Yes. SSI digital learning allows you to work through much of the academic content in the MySSI app before arriving, leaving more of your time in Diani for practical training and diving.

Do all courses require an Open Water certification?

No. Most diving specialties do, but React Right is open to anyone with an interest in first aid and emergency response. Higher-level courses may require additional certifications or logged dives.

Are course prices and schedules fixed?

The listed prices are starting prices from the current course page. Availability, exact scheduling and any equipment or certification requirements should be confirmed with Ocean Tribe when booking.

Can I combine more than one specialty?

Yes. Tell the team how many days you have and what you want to achieve; they can help arrange a practical sequence or recommend one of the available course packages.

Ready for your next underwater challenge?

Choose your course or ask the Ocean Tribe team to help plan your training.