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If you’re serious about becoming a more capable, confident, and self-reliant diver, it’s time to get Mission Ready. The Mission Ready Diver Specialty Package at Ocean Tribe is a comprehensive 6-day training experience designed for divers who want to take on the underwater world with skill, confidence, and purpose.
Over the course of 12 dives, you’ll complete four full SSI specialty courses: Deep Diving, Sidemount Diving, Advanced Wreck Diving, and Enriched Air Nitrox. Whether you’re training for exploration, expedition, or the next step in your professional diving journey, this program gives you the foundation to do it right.
What’s Included in the Mission Ready Diver Package?
Extend your dives and reduce nitrogen loading with oxygen-rich gas blends. Includes full nitrox theory and digital certification.
6-Day Training Schedule (12 Dives)
Day 1 – Deep Diving:
– 2 x Deep Dives (up to 30m)
– Focus: narcosis awareness, gas planning, NDL monitoring
– Afternoon- Sidemount diving confined water session
Day 2 – Sidemount Diving:
– 2 x Sidemount Dives
– Focus: gear setup, trim, gas switches, valve drills
Day 3 – Deep + Sidemount Integration:
– 2 x Deep Dives using sidemount configuration
– Focus: multi-tank deep profiles and advanced buoyancy control
Day 4 – Advanced Wreck + Nitrox:
– 2 x Wreck Dives (limited penetration)
– Afternoon Nitrox classroom theory and certification
– Focus: wreck navigation, line use, and gas mix planning
Day 5 – Advanced Wreck Continuation:
– 2 x Wreck Dives
– Focus: deeper penetration, task loading, team protocols
Day 6 – Mission Experience Dives:
– 2 x Experience Dives
– Apply all skills in realistic scenarios: deep wreck, nitrox, sidemount, and navigation
This is the full 12-dive / 6-day experience, but we also offer a 10-dive / 5-day fast-track option for those with tighter schedules.
Build Toward Advanced Recognition
By completing this program, you’ll earn four full SSI specialties and complete 12 dives toward your total log count. This puts you well on your way to earning SSI Advanced Open Water Diver (which requires any four specialties and 24 logged dives) and ultimately the SSI Master Diver rating (which requires five specialties, the Diver Stress & Rescue course, and 50 logged dives). These recognition ratings are proof of your commitment, experience, and versatility as a diver—and they open the door to more advanced training, internships, and even pro-level qualifications.
Course Fee
The Mission Ready Diver Specialty Package is available for just $899 USD and includes:
All SSI digital learning materials
Full equipment rental (including sidemount and nitrox gear)
Instructor time and certification fees
12 guided training dives
Personalised performance coaching and feedback
Who Is This For?
Open Water Divers (or higher) with 15+ logged dives and good buoyancy control will benefit most from this course. If you’re preparing for pro-level training or looking to become a more self-reliant diver, this is your launch point.
QUICK INFO
Duration 6 Days Minimum Age 15 Maximum Dive Depth 40m Prerequisites 15 logged dives Price $899 (including all digital materials)
SCHEDULE
Day 1 – 2 x Deep Dives & Pool Training Day 2 – 2 x Sidemount Dives Day 3 – 2 x Deep Dives using sidemount Day 4 – 2 x Wreck Dives + Nitrox theory Day 5 – 2 x Wreck Dives (penetration drills) Day 6 – 2 x Experience Dives applying all specialties
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SPECIAL OFFER LEARN TO DIVE COMBO PACKAGES Get extras on top of your Open Water Diver course for less (All materials and fees included)
Open Water Course on its own (3 Days)- $499 Open Water & Perfect Buoyancy (4 Days)- $550 Open Water & Enriched Air Nitrox (3 Days)- $540 Open Water & Advanced Open Water (6 Days)- $750 Open Water + Enriched Air + Deep Diving + Navigation Diving (6 Days) - $750 Open Water & Sea Turtle Ecology (3 Days)- $540 Open Water & Any Ecology Specialty (3 Days) - $540
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