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BOOKINGS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL THE ACTIVITY DEPOSIT/BALANCE HAS BEEN PAID. ALL BOOKING BALANCES MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE START OF DIVING ACTIVITIES
Refund Policy
Ocean Tribe’s refund policy attempts to accommodate its guests’ needs as much as possible in accordance with the following Terms & Conditions guidelines:
A FULL REFUND* will be issued to the guest in the following circumstances:
• If cancellation by our guest takes place more than 7 days before the scheduled start of the dive trip or course.
A 50% REFUND* will be issued to the guest in the following circumstances:
• If cancellation by our guest takes place more than 1 day before the scheduled start of the dive trip or course.
NO REFUND* will be issued to the guest in the following circumstances:
• If cancellation by our guest takes place 24 hours or less from the scheduled start of the dive trip or course.
• In the event of a guest being absent at the scheduled start time of the diving trip/course.
• Canceled dives on the boat will be fully charged (including Discover Scuba dives).
• Bad weather in the morning, unless it makes the trip unsafe, is not a reason to cancel the trip.
PEAK SEASON EXCEPTION – During Peak Season (from 1st July to 31st October and 14th December to 14th January), refunds can not be given for Kisite Marine Park bookings unless 7 days or more notice is given. Refunds made more than 180 days after the initial payment was made, will incur a 20% fee.
Refunds can only be made by the original payment method and to the account that the payment was initially made from.
Please note that the above terms & conditions are what you should expect as the worst-case scenario. Ocean Tribe will do everything possible to keep cancellation/amendment costs to a minimum. Each cancellation case will be individually evaluated by our European management team to determine if there were any conditions that will warrant additional refunds.
Please note, refunds can not be given for SSI materials purchased by us directly from SSI for courses. These can be used at any SSI Dive Centre world wide for up to 12 months from the date of the first login.
Cancellation by Ocean Tribe
In the case where cancellation has been made by Ocean Tribe due to weather conditions as explained below or for any other reason.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: If the weather on the day of your diving trip / open water dives of a course prevents us from having a safe and enjoyable experience you will be informed that the trip is canceled or of the need to change the diving trip to another location or day. In the event of light rain without strong winds or big waves, we will NOT cancel any dive trips, as it does not prevent us from having an enjoyable and safe experience. Quite often the weather will have changed by the time we reach the dive site or will be very different to where the day originated.
Dive schedule is subject to change without any prior notice in accordance with weather conditions for your safety. If Ocean Tribe knows in advance that the weather on the day you would like to go diving most likely will prevent us from going to the dive destination as scheduled, we will advise you as soon as we know and let you decide if you like to change the dive trip to another day or cancel the trip for a full refund. Ocean Tribe cannot be held responsible for adverse unforeseen weather conditions, involving rough seas and poor visibility. We recommend a travel & cancellation insurance policy that covers unforeseen circumstances. We will fully support you with any travel insurance claims.
Payment and Booking Conditions
50% Deposit or Full payment is required in advance to secure the booking. Bookings can not be held, guaranteed or confirmed until payment has been received. Course materials can not be provided until we have received payment and registration details for each student. If a deposit is paid, the remaining balance must be paid in full 48 hours before the trip/course by credit card or MPESA or paid when picked up for the trip/course by card or cash. All prices are advertised in US$. All prices include fees and taxes. Invoices are sent for online payment using our online booking system.
Health and No Fly Time
All divers must be in good health to dive. Students and Introduction Divers are required to complete a brief medical questionnaire. If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions on the first page, you will need to visit a doctor and obtain medical approval before registering for the course.
You need to allow at least 18 hours to pass before flying after diving! So if flying the following day, make sure you contact us first.
Waiver of Liability
All divers must read, fill out, and sign a copy of the Ocean Tribe Liability Release and Assumption of Risk agreement before diving services can be provided. Please review prior to booking. Additional waivers and medical questionnaires may be required for those divers undergoing training, depending on the course requirements imposed by SSI.
Sea Sickness
It can happen to anyone on any tour. Please make sure you are prepared before your tour – it is too late once you are on the boat. As we are not a pharmacy we cannot sell medication. You can purchase anti-motion sickness tablets etc at Goodlife Pharmacy at Centre Point (9 am-5 pm most days of the week…check with them for complete opening times) and Care and Cure pharmacy in Baharini Plaza. Ocean Tribe does not supply seasickness tablets. We cannot give refunds for seasickness.
Divers Certification and Equipment
Only certified divers may participate in scuba diving activities unless they are enrolled in a scuba training program or Introduction Dive and under the direct supervision of their certified Instructor or a Divemaster. All scuba divers must accept complete responsibility for themselves, their actions, and their equipment. If a diver is unable to provide proof of certification, we reserve the right to not allow them to dive. Divers may elect to use their personal gear or to use the equipment we provide. Regardless, divers must inspect their gear prior to each and every dive, and they must be responsible for the proper functioning of that gear. All divers should understand the fact that every piece of equipment is capable of failure, and they must be prepared to respond accordingly.
Dive Course Performance Requirements
Performance requirements for dive courses must be met for certification including the dive performance requirements and academic performance requirements. Payment for the course does not constitute a guarantee of certification. Certification is issued after all requirements are met. If extra dive days over the included course days are required in order to meet performance requirements then you might be subject to extra charges.
Liability
The laws of Kenya apply in relation to these Terms and Conditions and our business.
It is a fundamental condition of this contract between you, and/or your client and us, that to the extent permitted by law, we (including our directors, employees, agents, and independent contractors) are discharged and indemnified by you /or your client (including by your /or your clients executor(s), administrator(s) and dependent(s)) from any liability for any loss, damage, death or injury whatsoever arising out of, or incidental to, this diving trip and other services provided by us, whether or not such damage or personal injury is caused or contributed to by us.
You/or your client acknowledge and agree that: They will be participating in activities, that are undertaken for the purposes of recreation and involve a significant degree of physical exertion and/or physical risk; They are aware of the risks of injury associated with your participation in this diving trip and agree to voluntarily assume such risk; and The use of any equipment hired or loaned by us is entirely at their own risk. Notwithstanding the above, we reserve the right to rely upon any limitation of liability and/or defense available under any applicable law(s) and/or international convention(s) for any claim made by you or your client against us.
Lost or damaged gear
In case of lost or damaged gear through incorrect, irresponsible, or inappropriate use by our customers, we will charge at cost price for damaged/ lost items. Please note you are responsible for your personal belongings, Ocean Tribe is not liable for any loss, damage, or theft.
A note regarding ocean conditions & marine life encounters
Our trips & courses are based on interactions with wildlife in the ocean, as such no guarantees can be made that specified interactions will occur on any given day, nor what ocean or weather conditions will be like.
Image Use/Privacy
The passenger acknowledges and gives consent for Ocean Tribe Ltd by itself or through an agent to take photographs, audio or video recordings, or other forms of recordings that capture the passenger’s image, likeness, voice, performance, or all of these (“Images”) during the course of this activity/tour. The passenger acknowledges and gives consent for Ocean Tribe Ltd to receive and use Images of the passenger from others.
Ocean Tribe Ltd may use Images for marketing and promoting its services. How the Images will be used for marketing purposes include but is not limited to, incorporating the Images in print, broadcast, internet media, direct marketing channels, downloadable content and applications, and all other media, platforms, or technology now known or to be developed for distribution around the world. The Images may be altered, modified, changed, combined, or incorporated into other works. The images may be published internationally within printed brochures or websites and hosted in data centers outside of Kenya. The passenger has a right to request access to the passenger’s Images and to correction of those Images to ensure they are complete and not misleading. However, the passenger acknowledges that if the Images have been incorporated into marketing materials, it may not be reasonably practicable for Ocean Tribe Ltd to make any changes to the Images. The passenger authorizes Ocean Tribe Ltd to refuse the request for correction in such circumstances.
Spoken Languages
English is the language spoken on board our trips. We have staff that can communicate in various languages, please contact us if you have specific requirements. We in no way guarantee any spoken language other than English, unless an otherwise pre-arranged agreement has been made with us.
Age Restrictions
Day Trips: Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian. A 16 or 17-year-old may travel if we have prior written parental consent and must have the relevant liability forms signed by a parent or Guardian.
Open Water Courses: The minimum age is 10 to participate in an Open Water Course. Any person under the age of 18 must have the relevant liability forms signed by a parent or Guardian.
Introductory diving: The minimum age is 10 to participate in introductory diving. Any person under the age of 18 must have the relevant liability forms signed by a parent or Guardian.
Conduct
During the time on board our vessel, customers will be close proximity to other guests and our crew. Should any customer conduct themselves in an abusive, inappropriate, or threatening manner or in any other way so as to make themselves objectionable to fellow guests or our crew, we reserve the right to have them leave the vessel at the earliest opportunity. The Master of the Vessel has the absolute discretion to make any decisions in this regard and the decision of the Master of the Vessel will be final. We will not give any refund of tour costs if a customer is unable to complete the tour because they have been removed at the Master’s decision.
Around the dive center should any customer conduct themselves in an abusive, inappropriate, or threatening manner or in any other way to make themselves objectionable to fellow guests or our staff, we reserve the right to have them leave the dive center and all PADI course and trip fees are non-refundable.
Thanks for taking the time to read and understand our terms & conditions.
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Can I get a PADI certification rather than an SSI one. Yes of course this is possible. All WRSTC scuba training agencies have to meet certain requirements for their certifications to be valid worldwide. Both PADI and SSI certifications are valid all over the world and you can actually bounce back and forth between certifications. If for some reason you wanted to take a course in a location that only offered one training agency then you could start from the equivalent diver certification level. Here at Ocean Tribe we respect diver preference
The straight answer to this is yes and no. We have PADI Instructors at Ocean Tribe who can teach all PADI courses from beginner to Divemaster levels. However we no longer offer PADI Instructor courses as we are not permitted by PADI to do so, since we elected to use SSI as our primary training agency. But any PADI course including specialties up to Divemaster level we can do.
If you choose to get the PADI certification rather than the equivalent SSI course. The only difference will be in the price and the training materials used. Our instructors still stick rigorously to the training standards of the diver training organisation they are teaching for. There is no compromise. You will get the top training, materials and attention, no matter which you choose. Our pricing does tend to favour SSI as the training materials are on the whole cheaper than their PADI counterparts. Ironically we tend to prefer them for ease of use but this is taking nothing away from the PADI materials either.
Contact us via email or WhatsApp and we can arrange the materials and diver training booking.
Ocean Tribe Pricing for the core diver courses is shown below. Prices include ALL materials and fees.
| COURSE | PADI PRICE | SSI PRICE |
| Scuba Diver | $420 | $380 |
| Open Water Diver | $595 | $499 |
| Advanced Open Water | $490 | $460 |
| Rescue Diver | $499 | $460 |
| Divemaster | $1349 | $999 |
| Instructor | $3780 | $1999 |
Why choose SSI? Choosing the right dive training agency is key to your success as a diver. SSI (Scuba Schools International) stands out for its flexible, high-quality, and globally recognized training programs. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring dive professional, SSI offers a structured yet adaptable approach that ensures confidence, safety, and skill development in real-world diving conditions.
SSI provides free digital learning materials, allowing you to study at your own pace before hands-on training. The MySSI app gives you access to e-learning, dive logs, and certifications, making it easy to track your progress. Unlike rigid programs, SSI adapts to your schedule and learning style, ensuring you get the most out of your training.
With over 3,500 training centers in 150+ countries, SSI is one of the most widely recognized dive agencies worldwide. Your SSI certification is accepted globally, allowing you to dive anywhere with confidence. Whether you dream of exploring coral reefs, shipwrecks, or deep-sea caves, SSI opens the door to limitless underwater adventures.
SSI focuses on mastering skills rather than logging course hours. You won’t just learn theory—you’ll develop real diving skills in controlled environments before progressing to open water. This hands-on approach builds confidence and ensures you’re truly ready for any diving conditions.
All SSI instructors are highly trained professionals dedicated to your success. Small class sizes provide personalized coaching, giving you more practice time and one-on-one guidance. This ensures you become a safe, skilled, and confident diver.
With over 30 specialty courses, SSI allows you to expand your skills and pursue your passion. Train in deep diving, wreck diving, night diving, or marine ecology. If you want to go pro, SSI offers clear pathways to become a Dive Guide, Divemaster, or Instructor.
Join SSI and train with a globally trusted diving agency that puts your safety, skills, and success first. Whether you’re diving for fun or aiming for a career, SSI gives you the best foundation for underwater adventures. Get started today and explore the ocean with confidence!
From watching James Bond movies and the classic Flipper episodes as a kid, Mark was obsessed with the underwater world.
Originally from Great Britain after years of snorkeling and free diving on holiday, he finally earned his Open Water Diver scuba certification on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, traveling around the world on his GAP year.
Mark continued to dive on holidays and after completing a bachelor’s degree at Newcastle University, Mark traveled to Thailand to become a Divemaster.
Enjoying himself so much working on dive boats, he elected to stay and become a diving instructor. Just a few weeks after Mark became an instructor, tragedy struck.
A fall from the third floor left Mark paralyzed from the waist down. He was hospitalized for four months in the spinal unit in the UK. But he considers that the thought of being able to scuba dive kept him going.
And true enough just three weeks following Mark’s discharge from the spinal unit, he was invited back to teach in his former job in Thailand by his mentors top PADI Course Directors, the late Stephen Blumenthal and Russell Martin, and tech diving legend, the late Stephen Burton.
Delighted that he could still teach as a normal dive instructor, and wanting to pass on that gift to other divers, Mark specialized in working with divers with disabilities.
At the same time he worked as part of a busy dive center team, earning higher instructor certifications until in March 2008 he attained the highest PADI Instructor rating possible for anyone. PADI Course Director. He is at the time of writing the first and only wheelchair user to ever attain this rating.
After becoming a PADI Course Director Mark worked in Egypt, and Phuket & Bangkok, Thailand before settling in Kenya teaching diving courses. The culmination of Mark’s experience and hard work was rewarded when Mark finally opened his own dive centre Ocean Tribe in 2015.
He strives to maintain the highest possible standards of diving instruction and dive trips at Ocean Tribe and introduce people to the wonders of Kenya’s superb diving.
Following Ocean Tribe’s cross to SSI. Mark now works as an SSI Instructor Trainer (also the first wheelchair user to hold this rating). He fully endorses the SSI system of diver training and can’t wait to work with you on your instructor training journey.
In addition to his work for Ocean Tribe, Mark is the former Director of Training and Marketing for Disabled Divers International, one the world’s leading disabled diver training organisation. He travels around the world teaching Divemasters and Instructors to work with disabled divers and instructor trainers how to teach the instructor courses for pros who wish to work with handicapped people. He also works closely with SSI on the Classified Diver Program which does the same as DDI but within the main training organisation.
Mark was directly involved with the launch of the PADI Adaptive Diver Specialty Instructor program in Asia-Pacific, Africa and the USA in 2018.
Scuba Diving is not a wheelchair sport. If you are a diver you are a diver. You may need some assistance in logistics but if you are in the water you are a diver!
In 2017 Mark received the prestigious Platinum Pro 5000 award. This is an award that only a select few of the most elite and prominent divers (including Jacques Cousteau) in the WORLD have been privileged enough to attain.
Mark is a superb choice to come to to complete your dive professional training or simply do a dive course with. He loves just going for a dive too so often you will find he’s the one fighting to the front of the queue to lead divers.
“Wreck diving is a particular love of mine, but any time I’m in the water diving for myself with a cool buddy is the best experience ever!”
Mark is a massive sports fan following England rugby and cricket teams and his beloved Ipswich Town Football Club. As well this. Mark is a fanatical traveler and photographer when he gets the chance.
He also fancies himself as a bit of a chef and Ocean Tribe BBQs might give you this experience. Kenya gives him more than his fair share of opportunities to pursue all his interests without even having to leave the country, which is another reason (aside from the great diving) why he chose to be here.
The SSI Independent Diving Course helps experienced divers build the skills and confidence to dive safely without relying on a buddy Whether you enjoy solo diving, underwater photography, or simply want to be a more self-sufficient diver, this course teaches essential techniques for planning and executing independent dives.
Diving without a buddy requires advanced skills, proper equipment, and the ability to handle potential challenges on your own. This course helps you build self-reliance by focusing on safety, redundancy, and emergency preparedness, allowing you to explore the underwater world with greater freedom and confidence.
Before diving into the water, you’ll first start with SSI Digital Training, which offers a thorough knowledge briefing and introduces essential scuba diving and safety concepts. This digital training lays the groundwork for your learning experience, and your SSI Instructor will expand on these topics during your SSI Deep Diving Specialty Course dives.
To ensure you’re fully prepared, you’ll need to complete the knowledge development section before the course begins. This important step helps you build a strong foundation for a safe and enjoyable boat diving adventure. This includes most of the Digital Learning for the SSI Deep Diving Specialty Course, ensuring you’re fully prepared.
SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning platform is a leader in diver education. It allows you to complete the theory portion conveniently from home. Plus, you can take notes directly in the app to discuss any concepts you’re unsure about with your SSI Instructor.
As you progress through the digital training, quick reviews at the end of each section help reinforce your understanding. These must be completed correctly to advance, ensuring you’re ready for the hands-on diving experience. Start your SSI Boat Diving Specialty Course today and dive confidently!
We will go by boat out to a local reef / wreck which is suitable for conducting the training.
You will have 2 dives in total after which you are a fully certified SSI Independent Diver, assuming that you have met all of the other course performance requirements. You will also get a free fun dive to apply what you have learned.
Your SSI Independent Diving Specialty course will take place on the main coral reefs of Diani on the selected dive sites of the day.
React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR, and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics.
Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency.
Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!
The React Right course is run over 1 day lasting about 5-6 hours.
React Right is open to anyone with an interest in becoming an Emergency First Responder. It is also a requirement to enter the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course
The React Right CPR and First Aid course is offered daily at Ocean Tribe. Live availability can be found via contacting us via WhatsApp / Phone or by checking the online booking calendar to book online.
Before you go in the water there is Digital Training for you to complete. This covers the knowledge briefing and gives you an introduction to scuba diving and safety concepts. This will be elaborated on by your SSI Instructor during the SSI React Right CPR & First Aid Training.
Completing the knowledge development section starts before you begin the course and requires you to complete most of the Digital Learning for the React Right course.
SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning leads the world in diver education and enables you to complete the knowledge development in the comfort of your own home. You can take notes in the app to discuss with your SSI Instructor any concepts that you don’t understand. Assessment of learning is done via quick reviews at the end of every section in the online learning, which you must get correct to proceed so it is clear you understand
Your SSI Instructor will work with you through the CPR skills from basic to complex. You will successfully then put the skills together in scenarios and exercises using mannequins and other first aid and CPR equipment.
A question that we are constantly asked at Ocean Tribe is “Do I need to be able to swim to scuba dive?”. This is a more complicated answer than a simple yes or no, as it really depends on the experience you are looking to have.
If you are after getting your Open Water Diver licence or any other scuba diving certification then the straight answer in yes. On the entry level Open Water Diver and Scuba Diver courses there are swim and floating tests that you need to be able to accomplish in order to earn the dive certification. On the Open Water courses this is a 200m swim and a 10 minute tread or float.
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Diver course is where you learn to respond to diver emergencies from a stressed panicked diver to unresponsive divers in life-threatening situations.
When we dive a massively useful skill to have to be be able to calm buddies down if they are stressed and to be of use during the unlikely event of a dive emergency. You will also find out that your awareness as a diver is massively increased following the course and you pay attention to your environment and safety considerations a lot more.
Many divers cite the Diver Stress and Rescue Diver course as the most rewarding program they have done.
The course is broken down into three segments, knowledge development, confined water (in a swimming pool) training, and open water dives.
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Diver course is run over 3 days with pool training on day 1, refreshing skills in open water and beach scenarios on day 2 and open water boat scenarios on day 3.
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Diver course is open to divers from open water level or equivalent certification from another organization. You will also need to be current first aid and CPR certified such as React Right.
Before you go in the water there is Digital Training for you to complete. This covers the knowledge briefing and gives you an introduction to scuba diving and safety concepts. This will be elaborated on by your SSI Instructor during the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Diver course dives.
Completing the knowledge development section starts before you begin the course and requires you to complete most of the Digital Learning for the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Diver.
SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning leads the world in diver education and enables you to complete the knowledge development in the comfort of your own home. You can take notes in the app to discuss with your SSI Instructor any concepts that you don’t understand. Assessment of learning is done via quick reviews at the end of every section in the online learning, which you must get correct to proceed so it is clear you understand
Right now we are getting wet. This is the reason you are here. Our confined water training for the Diver Stress and Rescue Diver course is conducted in the swimming pool at the dive base where the course is being held.
You will do the pool session with an SSI Instructor and you will learn the different rescue skills and techniques for the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Diver course in a controlled environment
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course is designed to equip divers with the skills to prevent and manage diving emergencies. It focuses on recognizing stress, preventing accidents, and effectively handling emergency situations underwater and at the surface.
To enroll, you must:
Be at least 12 years old
Hold an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
Have current First Aid and CPR training within the last two years
Be physically capable of completing the required skills
The course typically spans 3 days, comprising:
Day 1: Pool training
Day 2: Open water skill refreshers and beach scenarios
Day 3: Open water boat scenarios
The course includes:
Identifying and managing stress in divers
Emergency management and equipment
Rescue exercises for panicked and unresponsive divers
Emergency ascent techniques
First aid and CPR skills
Simulated rescue scenarios
Yes, a final exam is required. You must pass the exam with no more than three incorrect answers out of 25 questions, equating to a minimum score of 88%.
Upon successful completion, you’ll earn the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification, which is recognized worldwide and valid for life.
Completing the Diver Stress & Rescue course enhances your confidence and preparedness as a diver. It’s also a prerequisite for professional-level courses like the SSI Dive Guide and Divemaster programs.
The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course (formally Advanced Adventurer) is where you can begin to take part in dives that interest you and increase your depth range as a diver. The course is the equivalent of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.
You will do 5 introductory dives from the specialty dives of your choice (permitted by local diving conditions).
At the end of the course, you will be qualified to dive with a buddy to a depth of 30m. Your first advanced scuba diving certification card.
And what better place to learn than Kenya? From our dive base in Diani, you’ll access a wide variety of dive sites. These include coral gardens, flat sandy areas for practicing skills, and even a deep wreck. One moment you’re mastering search patterns. The next, you’re drifting past schools of colourful reef fish. Every dive is a chance to train and explore. Even better, you’ll visit exciting sites like the Alpha Funguo Wreck, resting at 30 metres and teeming with life.
The course is broken down into two segments, knowledge development, and open-water dives.
The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course can be completed over 3 days or 2 if you are pushed for time. It will include 5 adventure training dives and a free fun dive if you opt for the 3-day option.
The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course is open to anyone from age 12 who has completed the Open Water Diver course or equivalent rating from another organisation.
Before you go in the water there is Digital Training for you to complete. This covers the knowledge briefing and gives you an introduction to scuba diving and safety concepts. Your SSI Instructor will elaborate on this during the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course dives.
Completing the knowledge development section starts before you begin the course and requires you to complete most of the Digital Learning for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course (Advanced Adventurer).
SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning leads the world in diver education and enables you to complete the knowledge development in the comfort of your own home. You can take notes in the app to discuss with your SSI Instructor any concepts that you don’t understand. You will take quick reviews at the end of every section in the online learning, which you must get correct to proceed so it’s clear you understand.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer course allows certified Open Water Divers to explore five different specialty areas through one dive each. It’s designed to help you experience various diving activities and identify which specialties you might want to pursue further. This course is ideal for divers looking to broaden their skills and gain more underwater experience.
To enroll in the SSI Advanced Adventurer course, you must be at least 10 years old and hold an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognized training agency.
The course typically spans 2 to 3 days, depending on the dive center’s schedule and local conditions. It includes five open water dives, each focusing on a different specialty area.
ou can select from a variety of specialties, including:
Deep Diving
Navigation
Night & Limited Visibility
Perfect Buoyancy
Wreck Diving
Enriched Air Nitrox
Search & Recovery
Boat Diving
Photo & Video
Waves, Tides & Currents
No formal written exam is required for the SSI Advanced Adventurer course. However, you’ll complete brief knowledge reviews or quizzes for each selected specialty to ensure understanding.
If you complete the Deep Diving adventure dive, you’ll be certified to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet). For divers under 15 years old, the maximum depth is typically 21 meters (70 feet).
The SSI Advanced Adventurer is a sampler course, offering experience in five specialties. In contrast, the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver is a recognition level achieved by completing four full specialty courses and logging at least 24 dives.
Yes, the dives completed during the Advanced Adventurer course can count toward the corresponding full specialty certifications if you choose to pursue them later.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer certification is valid for life. However, if you haven’t dived in a while, it’s recommended to take a refresher course to update your skills.
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