TRY SCUBA

Take your first breath underwater. Start your adventure today.

Imagine stepping into the water…
Feeling curious, excited, maybe even a little nervous…
Then taking that first breath underwater and realizing something amazing:

You can do this.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the perfect way to experience scuba diving for the first time in a safe, fun, and controlled environment.

With your instructor right there to guide and support you, you can relax, breathe comfortably, and enjoy the incredible feeling of being underwater.

This is where the adventure begins.

WHY TRY SCUBA?

There is something unforgettable about your first dive.

The moment you breathe underwater…
The moment you feel weightless…
The moment you discover a whole new world beneath the surface…

That is when everything changes.

The Try Scuba program gives you the chance to experience the magic of scuba diving without needing to commit to a full certification course right away.

It is simple, exciting, and designed to help you feel comfortable from the very beginning.

WHAT TO EXPECT

During this short introductory experience, you will:

• Learn the basics of scuba diving
• Dive in confined water with your instructor
• Practice breathing underwater in a safe setting
• Experience the feeling of weightlessness
• Discover what scuba diving is all about

You will be closely supervised the entire time, so you can focus on enjoying every moment.

A SAFE AND FUN FIRST STEP

Your instructor will look after you throughout the program, helping you feel relaxed, supported, and confident in the water.

This means you can let go of hesitation…
Enjoy the experience…
And fully take in those first unforgettable breaths underwater.

YOUR FIRST RECOGNITION

At the end of the course, you will earn your SSI Try Scuba recognition card—and chances are, you’ll already be thinking about your next dive.

Because once you experience scuba for yourself, you’ll understand why so many people fall in love with it.

ENDLESS ADVENTURES START HERE

Scuba diving opens the door to a lifetime of exploration, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

And every great diving journey starts with that first step.

Start today.
Try scuba diving.
Begin the adventure of a lifetime.

• Who this course is for
• Those who would like to experience the underwater world
• Those who would like an introductory course to scuba diving prior to enrolling in the Open Water Scuba Diver course

• Facts and Training Standards

• Minimum Age 8

   

  Amount of Academic Sessions 1

   

  Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 1

   

  Maximum Training Depth 5 m/ 15 ft

   

  Course Prerequisites

  Fit to Swim

What you can expect to learn:

During this program, the following topics will be covered… and more!

• Basic overview of physics/physiology and how it relates to diving
  • Buoyancy
  • Pressure
  • Equalization techniques
• Scuba equipment assembly
• Underwater communications

Some of the in-water skills you will perform include:

• Predive check
• Weight removal at the surface
• Ear clearing and equalization
• Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) use
  • Manual inflation
  • Oral inflation
• Buoyancy control
  • Controlled ascents and descents
• Regulator use
  • Breathing, clearing, and recovery
• Mask clearing
• Underwater swimming: proper use of fins
• Use of gauges
• Underwater communications

If you enjoy this experience then the SSI Open Water  course is your next step!

What’s in it for you?

• Introduction to dive planning, equipment setup and donning, skills and knowledge to complete dives
• Unique underwater experience under the watch of an active SDI Instructor

            Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:

• Discover a completely new world hidden just below the surface
• Experience the nearly weightless sensation of flight
• Learn about new environments and exotic new species

  AFTER  YOU COMPLETE YOUR SSI TRY SCUBA UPGRADE THE EXPERIENCE:

Get Certified as a Open Water Diver  

You are about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of your life! Becoming a diver is the first step of a journey that will forever change the way you experience the world. You will explore the wonders of a weightless underwater world, interact with incredible marine life and discover ecosystems hidden beneath the surface. We recommend you start with certification training right away by shooting for Open Water Diver, your entry ticket to dive the world’s best dive sites.