Become a certified dry suit diver

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit.

The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit.

You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

Comfort and warmth on every dive

• Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
• Learn the knowledge and techniques needed to safely and comfortably dive in a dry suit
• Practice using specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs
• Develop new dry suit skills and practice emergency techniques

Stay Warm. Dive Anywhere. Unlock a Whole New World.

STOP LIMITING YOUR DIVES

Cold water doesn’t have to mean uncomfortable dives.

With a dry suit, you can:
Explore wrecks, quarries, and northern dive sites
Dive longer, warmer, and more comfortably
 Enjoy multi-dive days without freezing between dives

 WHY THIS COURSE CHANGES EVERYTHING

Most divers avoid cold water…
Advanced divers embrace it.

This course gives you the skills to:
✔ Stay warm and relaxed in any condition
✔ Dive year-round, not just in warm seasons
✔ Expand your dive opportunities dramatically

 WHAT YOU’LL MASTER

• Confident dry suit control and buoyancy
• Safe use of specialized equipment
• Managing air distribution inside your suit
• Handling real-world dry suit emergencies

 These are skills that separate average divers from confident divers

 EARN YOUR CERTIFICATION

SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty

Become certified to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit environment

 WHAT YOU GAIN

✔ Comfort on every dive – no more shivering
✔ Longer bottom times in cold water
✔ More dive locations available to you
✔ Confidence in advanced conditions

Facts and Training Standards

Minimum Age: 12

Amount of Academic Sessions:6

Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions:1

Amount of Open Water Sessions:2

Maximum Training Depth:30m/100ft

Suggested duration (h): 10-15

Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Certification,in Combination with Open Water.