We bring you the best of both worlds – exceptional semi-private training, at your own pace here in the UK plus certification dives in crystal clear waters! What’s more, you can continue your diving adventures with post-certification ‘fun’ dives and combine your experience with a fabulous holiday! Family & friends welcome too!
Ever wanted to learn to scuba dive, but don’t fancy the cold, murky waters in the UK?
Your passport to the magical underwater world!
The SSI Open Water Diver certification is globally-recognised and the most popular entry level course.
If you want to start exploring the magic of the oceans around the world, this is the programme for you!
On completion of the course, you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres (for 15 years+). Junior Open Water Divers (10 – 15 years) will be able to dive to 12 metres, with a qualified and responsible adult diver.
SSI Open Water Diver is also the starting point for a lifetime of underwater exploration. You can start to build more experience and take specialty training in particular areas of interest – wreck diving, deep diving, dry suit diving, navigation, night diving, boat diving, stress and rescue or enriched air nitrox (for safer diving and longer bottom time) are just a few of the possibilities.
What to expect from the Open Water Diver Programme
Firstly, we believe in developing safe, confident and happy divers that will truly feel ready to continue exploring the underwater world, once they qualify. This takes time to achieve and a considerable amount of practice to master key skills, such as buoyancy. For this reason, we do not believe in fast-track courses and large class sizes, which are commonly seen in the industry.
Therefore, we take pride in differentiating ourselves from others in the industry. Unlike many other dive centres, our sessions are delivered in small groups, so you can expect to learn at your own pace, with more attention from your instructor at all times.
We also offer private and 1:1 options too. This will provide you with the best level of service and a completely personalised experience.
The programmes comprises the following components, which will be discussed with you in much more detail:
- An introductory preparation session
- Digital, self-study learning materials, including online workbooks and videos
- Further instructor-led education sessions (can be delivered online or in person)
- Knowledge review quizzes and a final multiple choice exam
- Pool sessions required to master to your skills and gain confidence
- A swim assessment before progressing to open water
- Open water dives – a minimum of 4 is required
- Opportunities to qualify with us in warm waters and continue with plenty of fun dives, to further your experience.
The Open Water Diver programme is performance-based, not time-based. Therefore, our aim is to get you to a stage where you are confident, comfortable and safe enough to complete the programme.
Why Choose Us
Here’s why you should choose us for your Open Water training.
- We are friendly, professional and family-oriented
- Safety is our number one priority. Fun and customer experience is second
- No pressure teaching style
- Small groups
- Private, bespoke training programmes
- We strive to exceed the basic standards
- Our instructors have deep experience in a wide range of conditions, in the UK and abroad
- We use well-maintained, top quality equipment for your comfort and safety.
What we Offer
To provide our clients with the best experience and a first-class service, this programme is delivered in small groups (or privately on request). We tailor our programmes to suit the needs of our clients. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach and off-the-shelf courses. Everyone is different and will progress at their own pace, with their own unique requirements.
If you’ve wanted to try scuba diving but don’t like the idea of diving in cold UK waters, you are not alone!
Our programmes are unique in that they offer you the opportunity to learn at a relaxed pace in the UK, while at the same time, provide the opportunity to qualify in beautiful warm waters! Once certified, there’s plenty of time to enjoy more of the underwater world as well as relax! This also gives you a chance to combine learning to dive with a family holiday, as non-divers are very welcome on our trips.
We work in close partnership with dive centres in Egypt, Cyprus and Kenya to offer unique possibilities and flexible itineraries to suit all requirements and budgets.
Due to the bespoke and personalised nature of our approach a programmes, we limit the number of programmes we run each year; early booking is recommended.
We would be delighted to discuss a bespoke programme and schedule the works for you. Please get in touch for an informal chat!
