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The SSI Open Water Diver course is one of the most popular entry-level scuba diving courses in the world.
More people become scuba divers in this way than any other. Once you have the Open Water Certification you can use the diving license to go diving with a buddy anywhere in the world.
At the end of the course, you will be qualified to dive with a buddy to a depth of 18m. Your first scuba diving certification card.
And what better place to learn than Kenya? From the dive base in Diani, we have sheltered dive sites that are perfect for allowing beginners to get comfortable in the water and complete the skill training as well as a chance to take in the wonders of the thousands of different marine species on the coral reefs and exciting local dive sites such as wrecks.
The course is broken down into three segments, knowledge development, confined water (in a swimming pool) training, and open water dives.
The SSI Open Water Diver Course can be done over 3 days. This incorporates both pool training and 4 open-water dives. There is also some digital learning to be completed in your own time in the MySSI app.
The SSI Open Water Diver course is open to anyone from age 10 who has basic swimming skills and wants to get their first diving certification. This will qualify them to dive all over the world in conditions similar or better, with a buddy up to 18m deep.
The Open Water Diver 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.
All dive course participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements to be able to dive on the course. Some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. Visit the Can I Dive page to see if you meet the requirements before booking.
Before you ever step into the water, you’ll begin with Digital Training. This important first step introduces you to scuba diving, explains essential safety concepts, and provides the background knowledge you’ll need for each session. It also includes your theory briefings, ensuring you feel well-prepared before starting any in-water activities.
As the course progresses, your SSI Instructor will expand on this foundation during each dive, helping you connect what you’ve learned online with real-world experience. By completing most of the SSI Open Water Diver Digital Learning before arriving, you’ll start with a solid understanding. This early preparation not only boosts your confidence but also allows you to concentrate fully on developing your diving skills in the pool and ocean.
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’ll complete quick reviews at the end of each section in the online learning. You need to get them right to move forward, so it’s clear you’ve understood the material before continuing.
Now it’s time to get wet—this is what you came for! We conduct confined water training for the Open Water Diver course in the swimming pool right at our dive base, making it easy and convenient to learn essential skills in a safe, controlled environment.
The pool session teaches you to use SCUBA safely and procedures to troubleshoot any problems you potentially might have. The swimming pool environment allows you a safe area to practice with no outside factors to worry about such as poor visibility, surge, or current.
This is about making sure you are comfortable using the scuba unit so our Instructors will make sure you have ample time to practice skills and perform them with ease before moving on to the next section of the course
The final two days of the course are when the real adventure begins. You’ll head out by boat to one of our nearby coral reefs, chosen specifically for training and ideal conditions.
At the start of each dive, you’ll review a few of the skills you already mastered in the pool. Once that’s done, it’s time for the “tour” section of the dive. Here, you’ll explore the vibrant marine life of the Indian Ocean and continue practicing your diving techniques in a calm, weightless environment that feels truly out of this world.
You will have 4 dives in total after which you are a fully certified SSI Open Water Diver, assuming that you have met all of the other course performance requirements.
Your SSI Open Water Diver course will take place on the main coral reefs of Diani on the selected dive sites of the day.
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 Open Water Diver Course is your first full certification as an independent diver. It teaches you everything you need to dive safely to 18 meters with a buddy. At Ocean Tribe, you’ll complete online learning, pool training, and four exciting dives in the Indian Ocean.
Typically, the course takes three days. On day one, you focus on theory and pool skills. On day two and three, you’ll complete your ocean dives. However, you can start studying at home before you arrive. That way, you’ll have more time to enjoy the sea and sun.
Absolutely. Once certified, you’ll be able to dive at destinations around the world. SSI is accepted globally, and your card never expires. So, whether you’re diving in Kenya or the Maldives, you’ll be ready.
To enroll, you must be at least 10 years old and comfortable in the water. You should also be in good health and able to swim. No prior diving experience is required. From the very first session, our instructors guide you step by step
You’ll learn how to use scuba equipment, control your buoyancy, plan dives, and handle simple emergencies. First, you complete online academic modules. Then, you’ll practice in shallow water before diving on real coral reefs. By the end, you’ll be confident and capable in the water.
Yes, very safe. Ocean Tribe follows strict SSI standards. Every dive is supervised by experienced instructors, and all equipment is carefully maintained. Plus, you’ll train in calm, clear waters that are perfect for beginners.
Everything is included. That means your SSI digital learning, certification fees, scuba equipment, and expert instruction. We don’t add surprise charges. You just bring swimwear, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Yes, and we highly recommend it. You can begin the digital learning now using the MySSI app. This saves you time and allows you to focus on the practical skills once you’re in Diani Beach. It also means fewer classroom hours and more diving fun.
Yes, upgrading is easy. If you already have the SSI Scuba Diver certification, you can complete the remaining two dives and theory modules to become a fully certified Open Water Diver. It’s a great way to continue your training without repeating anything.
Diani Beach is famous for its vibrant coral reefs and warm, clear water. Expect colourful reef fish, sea turtles, rays, and maybe even dolphins. Every dive is unique.Diani Beach is home to healthy coral reefs and a wide variety of marine life. You’ll likely spot clownfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, and maybe even sea turtles or rays. Every dive site has something different to offer, which makes each day underwater even more exciting.
Booking is simple. Book online for discounted rates WhatsApp us directly, or email info@oceantribe.co. You can also start the online learning immediately through the MySSI app.
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