ADVANCE YOUR SCUBA TRAINING
Continue your adventures and get the skills and experience you need to dive the world’s best dive sites, with SSI advanced training programs. Whatever your passion is, we have an SSI Specialty for your needs, because you can choose from over a dozen individual programs. When you complete a certain number of specialties, you’ll also automatically earn the SSI Specialty Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, and SSI Master Diver ratings. These ratings display your competency and build a solid base for more adventures to come.
If you are a budding underwater naturalist, join our Ecology specialty programs! They are the perfect way to enhance your dive experience by learning about different marine life, how ocean ecosystems function, and how to dive safely with wildlife such as sharks, rays and more. Whatever your passion, we have a specialty for you! Any snorkeler aged 10 upwards can join these SSI Ecology courses, open water sessions are optional, and they can all be completed online – making them perfect for all to enjoy. Start now!
NITROX SPECIALTY (INCLUDES 1 NITROX TANK) | ||
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox | Online Class & Training | $175 per diver |
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Upgrade | Online Class & Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package or 2-Tank Boat Dive |
SSI ENRICHED AIR NITROX SPECIALTY
As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals – so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.
Although there are no dives required for this course, it does include a tank of Nitrox for you to use on any of your dives after completion of this specialty.
BOAT SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Boat Diving | Online Class + 2-Tank Training Boat Dive | $265 per diver |
SSI Boat Diving | Online Class + Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI BOAT DIVING SPECIALTY
The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of the best ones can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats safely and with confidence. As a boat diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract schooling pelagics and marine megafauna not found closer to shore. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, fill your day with diving away from the crowds, and cruise along as the sun goes down. Using online training and open water diving sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal craft and liveaboards.
BUOYANCY SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Perfect Buoyancy | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $285 per diver |
SSI PERFECT BUOYANCY SPECIALTY
The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!
DEEP SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Deep Diving | Online Class + 3 Training Shore Dives | $350 per diver |
SSI Deep Diving | Online Class + Training | $200 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI DEEP DIVING SPECIALTY
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.
If you do not have experience diving deeper than 60 feet, this course is a great way to safely explore deeper dive sites like the Deep Wrecks, Armageddon, King’s Corner, Tres Amigos, and the Cane Bay Wall. You will feel much more confident at deeper depth after completing this specialty.
NAVIGATION SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Navigation | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $285 per diver |
SSI NAVIGATION SPECIALTY
In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.
NIGHT SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $350 per diver |
SSI Night Diving | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $300 per diver when booked with a Dive Package |
SSI NIGHT DIVING SPECIALTY
Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.
PHOTO & VIDEO SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Photo & Video | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $285 per diver |
SSI Photo & Video Upgrade | Online Class + Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI PHOTO & VIDEO SPECIALTY
Underwater photography has some challenges not found on land, but with the SSI Photo & Video specialty program, you will soon learn how to capture your amazing underwater experiences. This program provides the in-depth knowledge you need to dive with an underwater camera and properly use, maintain and store your equipment. You will develop your skills and learn techniques to take underwater images and video safely and easily, plus perfect your diving abilities while using your underwater camera system. Learn how to take high quality images that you can share with everyone and earn your SSI Photo & Video specialty certification. Get started today!
SEARCH & RECOVERY SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Search & Recovery | Online Class + 3 Training Shore Dives | $350 per diver |
SSI Search & Recovery Add On | Online Class + 3 Training Shore Dives | $300 per diver |
SSI SEARCH & RECOVERY SPECIALTY
In this fascinating program, you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. You will be taught how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans and equipment such as lift bags, lines and reels. By developing your search and communication techniques and practicing searches in a dive team, you will become a confident search and rescue diver in no time. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.
WRECK SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Wreck Diving | Online Class + 2-Tank Training Boat Dive | $395 per diver |
SSI Wreck Diving | Online Class + Training | $250 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI WRECK DIVING SPECIALTY
Many of the ocean’s best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life and give you the chance to immerse in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and the SSI Wreck Diving specialty will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, up to a depth of 30 meters. You will also get to practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All of which will ensure you can enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!
ECOLOGY SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Ecology Course | Online Class | $100 per diver |
SSI Ecology Dive | Online Class + 1 Training Shore Dive | $175 per diver |
SSI Ecology Dive Dive Package Upgrade | Online Class + Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI ECOLOGY SPECIALTIES
If you are a budding underwater naturalist, join one of our SSI Ecology Specialty programs! They are the perfect way to enhance your dive experience by learning about different marine life, gaining a better understanding of how ocean ecosystems function, as well as how to safely dive with sharks, turtles, and rays. Whatever your passion, we have a specialty for you! Any snorkeler aged 10 upwards can join these SSI Ecology courses, guided open water or snorkeling sessions are optional, and all courses can be completed online – making them perfect for all to enjoy. Start online today and earn your SSI Ecology Specialty certification and then sign up for a guided dive or snorkel tour to put your new knowledge to use. You can also save money by upgrading one of your boat dives into an SSI Ecology Specialty Dive.
Marine Ecology: you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between different ocean ecosystems. With your newfound knowledge, you will appreciate the marine life you dive with even more!
Coral Identification: Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so. Drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical, and this course is the best way to get the most out of your reef dives. In this coral specialty program, you will learn how to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification certification.
Fish Identification: The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification certification.
Shark Ecology: Learn how to interpret shark behaviors, why they are often misunderstood, and how to dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans as well as divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology certification and become an avid shark diver.
Sea Turtle Ecology: Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You will want to dive with them even more after completing this course, which provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems, and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology certification.
Manta and Ray Ecology: In this specialty program you will learn how to dive with rays and recognize different ray species. You will be taught how rays contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology certification.
Continue your adventures and get the skills and experience you need to dive the world’s best dive sites, with SSI advanced training programs. Whatever your passion is, we have an SSI Specialty for your needs, because you can choose from over a dozen individual programs. When you complete a certain number of specialties, you’ll also automatically earn the SSI Specialty Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, and SSI Master Diver ratings. These ratings display your competency and build a solid base for more adventures to come.
NITROX SPECIALTY (INCLUDES 1 NITROX TANK) | ||
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox | Online Class & Training | $175 per diver |
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Upgrade | Online Class & Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package or 2-Tank Boat Dive |
SSI ENRICHED AIR NITROX SPECIALTY
As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals – so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.
Although there are no dives required for this course, it does include a tank of Nitrox for you to use on any of your dives after completion of this specialty.
BOAT SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Boat Diving | Online Class + 2-Tank Training Boat Dive | $265 per diver |
SSI Boat Diving | Online Class + Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI BOAT DIVING SPECIALTY
The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of the best ones can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats safely and with confidence. As a boat diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract schooling pelagics and marine megafauna not found closer to shore. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, fill your day with diving away from the crowds, and cruise along as the sun goes down. Using online training and open water diving sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal craft and liveaboards.
BUOYANCY SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Perfect Buoyancy | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $285 per diver |
SSI PERFECT BUOYANCY SPECIALTY
The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!
DEEP SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Deep Diving | Online Class + 3 Training Shore Dives | $350 per diver |
SSI Deep Diving | Online Class + Training | $200 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI DEEP DIVING SPECIALTY
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.
If you do not have experience diving deeper than 60 feet, this course is a great way to safely explore deeper dive sites like the Deep Wrecks, Armageddon, King’s Corner, Tres Amigos, and the Cane Bay Wall. You will feel much more confident at deeper depth after completing this specialty.
NAVIGATION SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Navigation | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $285 per diver |
SSI NAVIGATION SPECIALTY
In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.
NIGHT SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $350 per diver |
SSI Night Diving | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $300 per diver when booked with a Dive Package |
SSI NIGHT DIVING SPECIALTY
Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.
PHOTO & VIDEO SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Photo & Video | Online Class + 2 Training Shore Dives | $285 per diver |
SSI Photo & Video Upgrade | Online Class + Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI PHOTO & VIDEO SPECIALTY
Underwater photography has some challenges not found on land, but with the SSI Photo & Video specialty program, you will soon learn how to capture your amazing underwater experiences. This program provides the in-depth knowledge you need to dive with an underwater camera and properly use, maintain and store your equipment. You will develop your skills and learn techniques to take underwater images and video safely and easily, plus perfect your diving abilities while using your underwater camera system. Learn how to take high quality images that you can share with everyone and earn your SSI Photo & Video specialty certification. Get started today!
SEARCH & RECOVERY SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Search & Recovery | Online Class + 3 Training Shore Dives | $350 per diver |
SSI Search & Recovery Add On | Online Class + 3 Training Shore Dives | $300 per diver |
SSI SEARCH & RECOVERY SPECIALTY
In this fascinating program, you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. You will be taught how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans and equipment such as lift bags, lines and reels. By developing your search and communication techniques and practicing searches in a dive team, you will become a confident search and rescue diver in no time. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.
WRECK SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Wreck Diving | Online Class + 2-Tank Training Boat Dive | $395 per diver |
SSI Wreck Diving | Online Class + Training | $250 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI WRECK DIVING SPECIALTY
Many of the ocean’s best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life and give you the chance to immerse in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and the SSI Wreck Diving specialty will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, up to a depth of 30 meters. You will also get to practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All of which will ensure you can enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!
ECOLOGY SPECIALTY | ||
SSI Ecology Course | Online Class | $100 per diver |
SSI Ecology Dive | Online Class + 1 Training Shore Dive | $175 per diver |
SSI Ecology Dive Dive Package Upgrade | Online Class + Training | $120 + Cost of Dive Package |
SSI ECOLOGY SPECIALTIES
If you are a budding underwater naturalist, join one of our SSI Ecology Specialty programs! They are the perfect way to enhance your dive experience by learning about different marine life, gaining a better understanding of how ocean ecosystems function, as well as how to safely dive with sharks, turtles, and rays. Whatever your passion, we have a specialty for you! Any snorkeler aged 10 upwards can join these SSI Ecology courses, guided open water or snorkeling sessions are optional, and all courses can be completed online – making them perfect for all to enjoy. Start online today and earn your SSI Ecology Specialty certification and then sign up for a guided dive or snorkel tour to put your new knowledge to use. You can also save money by upgrading one of your boat dives into an SSI Ecology Specialty Dive.
Marine Ecology: you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between different ocean ecosystems. With your newfound knowledge, you will appreciate the marine life you dive with even more!
Coral Identification: Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so. Drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical, and this course is the best way to get the most out of your reef dives. In this coral specialty program, you will learn how to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification certification.
Fish Identification: The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification certification.
Shark Ecology: Learn how to interpret shark behaviors, why they are often misunderstood, and how to dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans as well as divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology certification and become an avid shark diver.
Sea Turtle Ecology: Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You will want to dive with them even more after completing this course, which provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems, and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology certification.
Manta and Ray Ecology: In this specialty program you will learn how to dive with rays and recognize different ray species. You will be taught how rays contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology certification.
