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Become Mission Ready.

Six days. Twelve dives. Four full SSI specialties. Train for depth, sidemount, advanced wreck exploration and Nitrox in one integrated underwater mission.

4 certifications 12 training dives 6 days Maximum depth 40m
Complete package $899
View the Mission Plan
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Full SSI courses 4 certifications
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Ocean training 12 dives
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Full programme 6 days
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Maximum depth 40 metres
15+
Experience required 15 logged dives
Not just more dives—better diving

Train with skill, confidence and purpose

Mission Ready Diver is Ocean Tribe’s intensive specialty package for divers who want more than isolated courses and certification cards. It brings four advanced skill sets together in one progressive program.

You will begin with deep-diving procedures and sidemount equipment configuration, then combine those abilities during deeper dives. The program progresses into advanced wreck skills, Nitrox planning and realistic mission-style experience dives.

Every stage builds on the previous one. By the final dives, you will be planning and applying depth, gas, equipment, navigation and team-awareness skills together.

This makes the package ideal for divers preparing for more challenging exploration, technical foundations, dive travel, internships or future professional-level training.

Primary training environment MV Alpha Funguo Use Diani’s purpose-sunk wreck environment to develop awareness, line skills, team procedures and advanced dive planning.
Your certification loadout

Four complete SSI specialties

Each component is a full specialty course—not just a single introductory experience dive.

01
SSI Specialty Certification

Deep Diving

Learn to plan and conduct recreational dives to a maximum of 40 metres while managing gas use, narcosis, no-decompression limits and the demands of depth.

4 deep dives Gas planning Narcosis awareness Maximum 40m
02
SSI Specialty Certification

Recreational Sidemount

Configure cylinders at your sides for improved streamlining, balance, gas accessibility and redundancy. Practise trim, valve drills, gas switches and equipment management.

Confined-water setup 4 sidemount dives Valve drills Gas switching
03
SSI Specialty Certification

Advanced Wreck Diving

Develop the planning, line-handling, buoyancy, communication and emergency procedures needed for controlled penetration of suitable wreck environments.

4 wreck dives Guideline use Penetration skills Team protocols
04
SSI Specialty Certification

Enriched Air Nitrox

Learn to analyse enriched-air mixtures, manage oxygen exposure, calculate maximum operating depth and correctly configure your dive computer for Nitrox.

Up to 40% oxygen Gas analysis MOD planning Computer setup
The Mission Ready skill system

Skills designed to work together

The real value of the program comes from integration. You will use multiple skills together rather than practising each specialty in isolation.

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Deep-dive planning Plan depth, time, gas supply, ascent and contingency procedures.
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Gas analysis Verify cylinder contents and stay within oxygen-exposure limits.
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Redundant gas management Manage multiple cylinders, regulators, switches and valve drills.
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Advanced buoyancy Maintain precise trim and control while carrying additional equipment.
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Navigation awareness Maintain orientation during deeper and more complex dive profiles.
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Guideline techniques Deploy, follow and retrieve a wreck-penetration guideline.
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Task management Stay controlled while managing equipment and multiple objectives.
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Team protocols Communicate, position and respond effectively as part of a dive team.
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Problem solving Respond calmly to equipment, gas, visibility and navigation challenges.
Six-day mission plan

From advanced skills to integrated experience

Twelve dives create a progressive training path. Each day adds new capability before everything is combined during the final mission dives.

01
Foundation phase

Deep Diving & Sidemount Setup

Begin with two deep dives before moving into a confined-water sidemount configuration session during the afternoon.

2 deep dives Up to 30m Gas planning Narcosis awareness Pool configuration
02
Equipment phase

Sidemount Diving

Take the sidemount system into open water and refine equipment positioning, trim, gas switching and valve-access skills.

2 sidemount dives Trim Gas switches Valve drills
03
Integration phase

Deep + Sidemount

Combine deep-diving procedures with sidemount equipment during two deeper multi-cylinder training dives.

2 deep dives Sidemount configuration Multi-cylinder profiles Advanced buoyancy
04
Wreck phase

Advanced Wreck + Nitrox

Begin controlled wreck-penetration training, then complete Nitrox theory, gas analysis and certification work.

2 wreck dives Limited penetration Line use Nitrox theory Gas analysis
05
Complexity phase

Advanced Wreck Continuation

Build stronger wreck skills with increased task loading, deeper penetration exercises and disciplined team procedures.

2 wreck dives Penetration drills Task loading Team protocols
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Final mission phase

Mission Experience Dives

Plan and conduct two experience dives that combine deep wreck, Nitrox, sidemount, navigation and team-awareness skills.

2 experience dives Mission planning Skill integration Instructor feedback
Underwater navigation training
The final objective

Turn separate skills into one complete dive plan

A mission-ready diver does more than perform individual exercises. You need to understand how depth, gas, equipment, navigation, environment and team decisions affect one another.

The final experience dives allow you to apply the package’s skills in realistic scenarios under instructor supervision.

  • Choose and analyse the appropriate breathing gas
  • Plan depth, route, gas reserves and turnaround points
  • Configure and check the sidemount system
  • Navigate to and around the wreck environment
  • Manage task loading while maintaining buoyancy and trim
  • Communicate and operate as an effective dive team
Short on time?

Ask about the five-day fast track

The complete experience includes twelve dives over six days. Ocean Tribe can also offer a ten-dive, five-day fast-track option for divers with tighter schedules. Contact the team before booking to confirm whether the accelerated format is suitable and available.

5 days · 10 dives
Complete package

What your $899 includes

The training, specialist equipment and certification requirements are brought together into one structured package.

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Four SSI specialty courses Deep, Sidemount, Advanced Wreck and Enriched Air Nitrox.
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Twelve guided dives Progressive specialty and mission-integration training dives.
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SSI digital learning Digital materials for all four specialty programs.
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Complete equipment rental Standard scuba, sidemount and required Nitrox equipment.
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Certification fees Digital certification processing for the completed programs.
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Instructor coaching Personalised performance feedback throughout the program.
Recognition pathway

Build towards SSI’s highest recreational ratings

Mission Ready gives you four full specialties and twelve more logged dives, creating a strong foundation for advanced recognition and professional training.

Completed during this package 4 Specialties

Deep Diving, Recreational Sidemount, Advanced Wreck Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox.

SSI recognition target Advanced Open Water Diver

SSI’s recognition level requires four completed specialty programs and at least 24 logged dives.

Ultimate recreational target Master Diver

Requires five specialties, Diver Stress & Rescue and at least 50 logged dives.

Are you ready?

Entry requirements

ID

Certification

Hold an SSI Open Water Diver certification or an accepted equivalent from another recognised training agency.

15+

Minimum age

Participants must be at least 15 years old to complete the full program and applicable 40-metre training.

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Logged experience

A minimum of 15 logged dives is required. Divers with more recent experience will generally gain the most from the program.

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Buoyancy control

You should have comfortable, consistent buoyancy control before adding sidemount equipment and advanced wreck task loading.

All participants must complete the required diver medical questionnaire. Depending on your answers, medical clearance from a physician may be required. Ocean Tribe may recommend a Scuba Skills Update or additional preparation based on your recent diving history.
Start your mission

Book Mission Ready Diver

Six days, twelve dives and four complete SSI specialty certifications for $899 per person.

Mission briefing

Mission Ready FAQs

What certifications will I receive?
After successfully completing all course requirements, you will earn SSI Deep Diving, Recreational Sidemount Diving, Advanced Wreck Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox specialty certifications.
How many dives are included?
The complete six-day program includes twelve guided dives. These include deep, sidemount, advanced wreck and final mission-integration dives. There is also confined-water sidemount preparation.
Is this suitable immediately after Open Water?
The minimum entry qualification is Open Water Diver, but the program also requires at least 15 logged dives and good buoyancy control. Divers should be comfortable with normal recreational diving before adding depth, multiple cylinders and wreck task loading.
Will I be qualified to dive to 40 metres?
Successful completion of the SSI Deep Diving program qualifies eligible divers to conduct recreational dives to a maximum depth of 40 metres. You must always remain within your certification, experience, local regulations and environmental conditions.
Does Advanced Wreck allow unrestricted penetration?
No. Wreck training has defined limits, procedures and environmental requirements. Penetration is only conducted in suitable training environments under instructor supervision and within the limits of the certification.
Do I need my own sidemount equipment?
Full equipment rental, including sidemount equipment, is listed as part of the package. Contact Ocean Tribe before arrival if you plan to use your own equipment so compatibility can be discussed.
Is all Nitrox equipment included?
The package includes the equipment needed for the planned Nitrox training. You will learn to analyse your gas, confirm the oxygen percentage, determine maximum operating depth and configure your dive computer correctly.
What is the five-day fast-track option?
The fast-track format condenses the experience into five days and ten dives. It is intended for divers with limited time and must be arranged with Ocean Tribe in advance. Suitability and availability should be confirmed before booking.
Does the package make me an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver?
The package gives you the four specialty certifications required for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver recognition level. SSI also requires at least 24 logged dives, so the rating depends on your total verified dive count.
Does the package qualify me as an SSI Master Diver?
Not by itself. SSI Master Diver recognition requires five specialty certifications, Diver Stress & Rescue and at least 50 logged dives. Mission Ready provides four specialties and twelve additional dives towards that progression.
What is included in the $899 package price?
The listed price includes SSI digital learning materials, full equipment rental including sidemount and Nitrox equipment, instructor time, certification fees, twelve guided training dives and personalised performance coaching.
Your next level is waiting

Are you Mission Ready?

Train deeper, streamline your equipment, explore wreck environments and bring every skill together during twelve focused dives in Diani.

$899