Sagres Diving Camp - Sagres, Algarve. Portugal
INTRODUCTION
Set in Sagres on Portugal’s Algarve coast, this diving camp offers an immersive way to learn scuba diving, progress your certification, and enjoy life by the ocean in a safe and social environment. The program brings together training, accommodation, meals, and daily support in one place, creating a structured experience for both complete beginners
and already certified divers.
Participants can join different programs depending on their level and goals, including beginner certifications, advanced training, and specialty dives. The camp focuses not only on dive skills, but also on confidence, responsibility, and connection with the marine environment.
The Diving Camp House is being managed by the same family for more than 3 generations and was recently refursbished. The main house has two dorm rooms, fully equipped kitchen facilities, a cozy living room and a shared bathroom. You are free to cook, use the fridge and all kitchen utensils and appliances for your meals and to chill, read, play games, watch tv, play piano and guitar and so much more on our living room.
Outside the house, you can find proper relaxing areas – a veranda with a hammock right next to the garden, bean bags or just sit on the grass we keep for you.
For those seeking a more intimate space, check out our two private bungalows in the garden, each with a kitchenette and a private bathroom. It’s your personal oasis right next to the main house!
Our dive centre is right in front of the main porch, to start or continue your diving adventure! If you’d also like to explore more of Sagres above the water, we have plenty of activities we can hook you up with.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Guests stay at a cozy dive-focused accommodation in Sagres designed for divers, explorers, and ocean lovers. The main house offers small dorm-style rooms, a fully equipped shared kitchen, a living room, and shared bathroom facilities. For those looking for more privacy, there are also garden bungalows with a kitchenette and private bathroom.
What’s included
- Linen & towels
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen facilities
- Hot showers
- Verandas with hammocks
- LCD, Cable TV, DVD
- BBQ and garden dining area
- Common living room
- Laundry service (extra)
- Breakfast included in camp’s packages
Just a “Head’s Up”
- No credit card machine (sorry!)
- Check-in from 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm.
- Check-out by 11:00 am.
- No pets are allowed.
Dorm Rooms
Only 4 beds per room!
These are our two dorm rooms available with a shared bathroom. We keep only 4 beds in each room to allow you to fully enjoy our clean and comfy beds and rest after a full day of travelling or activities with us!
The bathroom is right next to the dorm rooms for your convenience. Feel free to make full use of the kitchen to prepare your meals and enjoy your included breakfast in our common living room.
Private Bungalows
Book your own private Bungalows!
We have two private bungalows available that lodges up to 3 and 4 people. With it’s own kitchenette, you can prepare your own breakfast in the comfort of your bungalow. And don’t forget to visit your neighbour every now and again for some fun stories or for one of our spontaneous BBQ dinner-parties!
THE ACTIVITIES
The Dive Center
Learn to scuba dive, safe and easily, while having fun. Whether you are a beginner, a waterman or a youngster, who dreams about breathing underwater or explore the mysteries of the sunken world, our enthusiastic and very professional team will provide the best dive training to suit everyone’s needs.
If you are already a certified diver, you will find in Sagres fulfilling Scuba diving experiences, orientated by our experienced Dive Masters, who will show you the best of each dive site.
Our PADI and SSI Scuba Diving School & Center is based at Sagres Dive house. Wake up in the morning and enjoy your breakfast, while watching our staff setting the tanks and your scuba gear, outside on the wooden decking.
Join your Dive Master or Scuba Instructor, for detailed dive briefing, at the porch for comprehensive information about your dive safari and follow for the adventure.
After your activities, enjoy our home facilities, rest on a hammock and join our BBQ dinner. Go for a sleep and let´s do it again!
- High quality and serviced SCUBA equipment
- PADI and SSI Scuba Diving courses
- Clean and pure Air and Nitrox
- Fresh water rinsing area, camera-friendly
- Hot showers
- Dive shop
- Classroom
- Media center
- Wi-Fi zone
- Scuba gear service
- Hot or cold beverages with snacks
- Qualified dive professionals and friendly staff
Fun Dives
Sagres is a rich place for diving adventures. Famous caves like “The Cathedral”, breathtaking canyons like “The Shadow Canyons”, shipwrecks from World War I, coral reefs and Archeological sites, offer a great opportunity for underwater photography and memorable scuba diving experiences, either from a boat, shore or a Kayak-Ecodiving. We also offer weekly dive trips to the most recent sunken vessels from the Portuguese Navy fleet, the exciting Ocean Revival Project.
At Martinhal Beach, a few steps from the Divehouse, you will find our home reef, a “Caribbean” like dive site. If you are a novice looking to try scuba, a certified diver feeling like a very relaxing shore scuba dive or to go for a snorkeling, you will love this site at our door. Don´t forget to bring your Certification Card and your Logbook! All dive trips price includes tank and weight belt.
Eco Diving
If you are a scuba diver, a Nature lover and not keen on touristic tours, we will take into an all new diving experience. From a Sit-on-top Kayak, paddle out with your scuba gear and a qualified guide, over a shallow reef, to explore magnificent cliffs and canyons, while watching sea birds and the endemic vegetation.
Choose your own dive site, in-between Martinhal protected Islands; enter the water, on a controlled sited manner, gear up and discover the unexplored reef. This way of diving connects you deeply to the Oceanic Nature. No hurries, no smelly and noisy boats, no boring tourists…
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum Age: 12 years
Prerequesite: Scuba Diving certificate
Includes all Scuba equipment.
Free Try Dive
If you ever wondered how is it to breathe underwater before starting any scuba course.
Duration: 30 min.
Minimum Age: 8 years old
Depth: max. 2m/ 6 feet
Includes: Briefing, pool or confined water Scuba demonstration.
Bubblemaker
Just fun, playing games with scuba at the pool
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum Age: 8 years old
Depth: max. 2m/ 6 feet
No previous experience required
Discover Scuba Diving
Join us for your first experience under the water!
Under direct guidance from our instructors, you will learn how to breathe underwater. We will help you on your first steps into the diving world – as you are introduced to the dive theory – and get you ready for your dive tour, with some skill practice.
Easy, safe and fun!
Duration: Half day
Minimum Age: 10 years old.
Depth: max. 12m/ 40 feet
No previous experience required
Includes: 1 theory class and 1 dive in confined/open water.
Scuba Diver
Be qualified to dive, always with a professional
2 Days
Minimum age: 10 (Junior) or 15 years old
Max depth: 12m (40 feet)
3 theory modules, 3 pool modules, 2 open water dives
Includes Logbook, Manual, International certification
Open Water Diver
Get fully qualified as an independent diver
4 Days
Minimum age: 10 (Junior) or 15 years old
Max depth: 18m (60 feet)
5 theory modules, 5 pool modules, 4 open water dives
Includes Logbook, Manual, International certification
We have a special offer if you also stay with us for 6 nights
Scuba Review
Are you certified and haven´t been scuba for long? Refresh your diving skills
Duration: Half Day
Minimum age: 10 years old
Max depth: 12m (40 feet)
Theory class, Skills practice and dive in open water
Advanced Open Water Diver
Continue your diving education with five specialty dives
Duration: 2 Days
Minimum age: 12 (Junior) or 15 years old
Depth: between 5 and 40 meters (15 and 130 feet) – Junior divers up to 21 meters (60 feet)
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver Certification
Deep dive, Navigation plus 3 elective specialty dives
Includes Logbook, Manual, International certification
Outdoor Centre
Our Base is located in Sagres in the Divehouse. Sagres is a historical village surrounded by the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina, an ideal place for many outdoor activities, such as Kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, snorkeling, rockclimbing, horseback riding birdwatching, surfing, windsurfing and scubadiving.
Along the Natural Park there is a blend of Mediterranic, Atlantic and North African Vegetation. There are some 750 species, where 100 are endemic, rare or local; 12 do not exist anywhere else in the world, some are considered to be vulnerable and other are protected by European Union. The birds are some of the main players of this area! Here they find an important migration platform between North Africa and Europe.
The natural diversity of the bottom and the confluence of distinct water masses – Mediterranic, Atlantic and tropical Atlantic – as well as the upwelling of the deep water currents, are a major contribution for the presence of the high level of biodiversity. Little islands, bays and capes are excellent habitats for shelter, feeding, growing and reproduction of many marine species.
The Outdoor Center will take you to discover the wonders of Lands End, the closest Sun Set from continental Europe, in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways.
Discover Snorkeling
Discover the curious habitants of the shallow reef on a guided tour, after a briefing on Snorkeling skills and marine life.
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum Age: N/A
No previous experience required.
Includes Full Equipment, Insurance and Guide
Kayak Tour
Paddle along the magnificent cliffs, over the shallow reef on clear water, visit coves and grottos, park the Kayak on a deserted and go Snorkeling.
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum Age: N/A
No previous experience required
Includes Equipment, Insurance and Guide
Surf Safaris
If you are an experienced surfer and you want to find the best daily surf spots with a local guide we´ll give you a ride!
Share with your friends! Price per transportation up to 8 people, surf equipment not included
Equipment Rental
Rent our gear and explore the SW, with the aid of your detailed information and orientation maps.
- Skateboard
- Skimboard
- Bodyboard
- Snorkel equipment
Uplifting the True Self
The Yoga and Reiki sessions are held by our host, the schedule can be arranged according to your needs.
Special packages can be organized for groups, upon request.
Yoga
Offer your body, mind and soul that extra sense of wellness
Duration: 1 ½ hour
Reiki
Immerse yourself in bath of loving and healing power
Duration: 1 hour
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
Once you get to Sagres, you´ll find the most precious treasure of Algarve, you´ll feel like you don´t want to leave. The people, the unique scenery, unspoiled beaches and a laid back atmosphere, are some of the ingredients you´ll get on a very special vacation. Everyday there will be a new place to discover and a new adventure to live.
Located in a quiet and privileged area of the picturesque and historic village of Sagres, 5 minutes walk to beaches, bars, restaurants, buses, CTT, supermarkets, pharmacies, shops and more, PuraVida offers activities for the whole family with the conditions Of a holiday home.
Getting Here
By Plane
The closest Airport is Algarve’s international airport in Faro. The distance from Faro to Sagres is 113 km.
By bus/train
To get to Faro train or bus station (which are close to each other just before Faro marina) either get the bus from the airport (the stop is right outside the ‘arrivals’ doors) or get a taxi at a cost of around.
Faro to Sagres
- No direct train so you have to get a train to Lagos then get a bus to Sagres.
- Take the bus to Lagos and change bus to go to Sagres.
- By Taxi
To check train timetables visit CP – Comboios de Portugal. (the site is available in English) and select ‘Regional and Inter Regional services’ to get the timetable for Lagos/Vila Real de Santo António/Lagos.
For bus timetables visit Eva Bus. Again most of it is available in English except the ‘frequency’ on the tables. (Days of the week: Monday is the 2nd day of the week – ‘2as’-and Friday is the 6th day. ‘Sábado’ and ‘Domingo’ – Saturday and Sunday; ‘Feriados’ is holidays; ‘Diariamente’ is daily,).
Bus times from the ‘aeroporto’ to Faro are also listed . For additional bus timetables visit Frotazul Algarve which covers a limited area of the Algarve.
PRICES & PACKAGES
The main focus of the camp is scuba diving, with programs that can include pool sessions, theory classes, open water dives, certification courses, and specialty dives depending on the package selected. Options generally cover entry-level certifications, continued education, and tailored programs for certified divers.
Classics - Most Wanted
Dive Camp Week
6 nights + Open Water Diver Certification
Join the crew and snag your Open Water Diver Certification, the most popular diving license in the world and become a Dive Maverick!
From €750
What you get:
✔ Shared accommodation at the DiveHouse (max.4pax/room)
✔ Delicious Breakfast
✔ Self catering kitchen
✔ International Diving Certification
✔ Diploma
✔ Digital manual and interactive App
✔ Online study and theory sessions to ace your final exam.
✔ Dive Log App
✔ Pool sessions to hone your skills
✔ Thrilling Open water dives
✔ Instructor full time assistance (resident instructors)
✔ Full diving gear rental
✔ Ocean related workshops and activities
✔ Diving Insurance during training
✔ Optional yoga sessions to add some zen to your adventure.
✔ Fully equipped charming cozy home
✔ Tea, coffee and snacks
✔ Transportation for classes and dives
✔ Epic nights at the DiveHouse!
Go For Hero Camp Week
Open Water Certification + Advanced Open Water Diver Certification + 7 nights
Become a confident and safe diver! Earn your Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver levels in one unforgettable week!
From €924
What you get:
✔ Shared accommodation at the DiveHouse (max.4pax/room)
✔ Delicious Breakfast
✔ Self catering kitchen
✔ International Diving Certification
✔ Diploma
✔ Digital manual and interactive App
✔ Online study and theory sessions to ace your final exam.
✔ Dive Log App
✔ Pool sessions to hone your skills
✔ Thrilling Open water dives
✔ Instructor full time assistance (resident instructors)
✔ Full diving gear rental
✔ Ocean related workshops and activities
✔ Diving Insurance during training
✔ Optional yoga sessions to add some zen to your adventure.
✔ Fully equipped charming cozy home
✔ Tea, coffee and snacks
✔ Transportation for classes and dives
✔ Epic nights at the DiveHouse!
Free Dive Camp
Join us for a unique freediving experience in Sagres, where sunset meets freediver certification!
From €960
What You Get
- Complete Freediver training.
- 6-night stay at our DiveHouse.
- Enjoy delicious breakfasts and the Sunset dinner certification.
- Yoga and group dynamics activities.
- SSI international certification included for levels 1 to 3 Freediver.
- Activity insurance
- Shared accommodation (max.4pax/room)
- Fully equipped charming cozy home
- Confined water modules
- Open water dives
- Instructor full-time assistance (resident instructor)
- Full diving gear rental
- Tea, coffee and snacks
- Digital study manual and interactive App
- Dive Log App
- Diploma
- Diving Insurance
- Transportation for classes and dives
Certification Diving Courses
Scuba Diver Course
Using online learning, confined and open water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver program is a perfect foundation to become a confident and safe diver. You will learn all you need to scuba dive in open water up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. In this program, you will complete almost half of the Open Water Diver course training and can upgrade your certification easily. You just need to complete the remaining academic and confined water sessions, plus two open water training dives.
From €340
- Duration: 2 days
- Minimum age: 10+ years
- Maximum depth: 12 meters
- Prerequisite: None
- 3 theory chapters, 3 pool sessions, 2 open water dives Includes logbook, manual, and international certificate.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
Open Water Course
This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
From €480
- Duration: 4 days
- Minimum age: 10 (Junior) or 15 years old
- Maximum depth: 18m
- Prerequisite: None
- 6 theory chapter, 6 pool sessions, 4 open water dives.
- Includes logbook, manual, and international certificate.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
Advanced Open Water Course
During the Advanced Adventurer Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor.
With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Adventurer training towards them.
From €370
- Duration: 2 days
- Minimum age: 12 (Junior) or 15 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters – junior up to 21 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification
- Deep dive, navigation, and 3 more adventure dives of your choice.
- Includes online manual, international certificate.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
Discover Scuba
TRY SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins.
From €110
- Duration: half a day
- Minimum age: 10+ years
- Maximum depth: 12 meters
- Prerequisite: None
- Theory lesson and 1 dive
- Includes SSI app and logbook
BASIC DIVER
In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.
From €175
- Duration: half a day
- Minimum age: 10+ years
- Maximum depth: 12 meters
- Prerequisite: None
- Theory lesson, practical application and 1 dive.
- Includes SSI app, logbook, and recognition card.
KIDS Program
SCUBA EXPLORER
The SSI Explorers program allows children starting at age six to go underwater and sample the different ways they can explore the aquatic world around them. They will gain a solid foundation in ocean conservation and have the opportunity to experience four main aquatic adventures: snorkeling, scuba diving, freediving, and swimming like a real mermaid. SSI Explorers can also expand their diving knowledge as they continue their underwater experience with specialty courses like marine mammal ecology, underwater photography, and 20 others.
Besides fun for the whole family, your children who have not yet achieved the minimum age for scuba diving will learn important life skills. These underwater adventures will enable young divers to acquire maturity, self-esteem, and a sense of responsibility. Contact your local SSI Training Center for information on how to get started today!
From €75
- Duration: 2 hours
- Minimum age: 8 years old
- Depth: max. 2m
- No prior experience necessary
For Kids 10y+
Some scuba courses become available from age 10, with smaller groups and step-by-step supervision.
Prices upon Request
- Basic Diver
- Try Scuba
- Scuba Diver
- Open Water Junior
For Teens 14–19y
Looking for a more immersive experience? Our Youth Dive Camps combine certification, guided dives, accommodation, and 24/7 supervision.
Prices upon Request
- Explore Teen Dive Camp
Free Diving Courses
SNORKELING COURSE
You do not need to be a proficient swimmer to participate in the Snorkel Diver program, and there is no minimum age to join. You just need to be comfortable in the water, able to maintain your buoyancy, and ready to begin the adventure of a lifetime!
In this program, you will be introduced to the equipment and skills you need to go snorkeling safely. Begin your snorkeling training and earn your SSI Snorkel Diver recognition card today!
From €80
- Duration: 3h
- Theoretical classes: 6
- Amount of pool/confined water sessions: 1
- Maximum depth: 5 meters / 15 ft
- Prerequisite: Fit to swim, no certification prerequisites
SSI BASIC FREEDIVER or AIDA I
The SSI Basic Freediver course is your first step into the peaceful, exhilarating world of freediving. During this entry-level program, you will learn how to freedive safely with a buddy in a pool/confined water up to a depth of five meters.
Online training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident freediver. Upon completing this program, you will earn your SSI Basic Freediver certification.
From €160
- Minimum age: 10
- Duration: 1 day
- Theoretical sessions: 4
- Amount of pool/confined water sessions: 2
- Amount of open water sessions: 1
- Maximum depth: 5 meters / 15 ft
- Prerequisite: Fit to swim, no certification prerequisites
SSI FREEDIVER LEVEL 1
When you become an SSI Freediver, you open the door to worldwide freediving opportunities. Learning to freedive with SSI is easier than you think.
In this program, online training, pool/confined water sessions, and open water dives are combined to help you become a confident and safe freediver in no time. Once certified, you can freedive with a buddy in open water up to a depth of 20 meters and explore a variety of stunning underwater ecosystems around the world.
From €220
- Minimum age: 12
- Duration: 2.5 days
- Theoretical sessions: 6
- Amount of pool/confined water sessions: 2
- Amount of open water sessions: 2
- Maximum depth: 20 meters / 65 ft
- Prerequisite: Fit to swim, no certification prerequisites
SSI ADVANCED FREEDIVER (LEVEL 2)
Many freedivers share a passion for diving deeper. The SSI Advanced Freediver program will teach you everything you need to know to increase your average dive time by advancing your freediving breath holding training. SSI Advanced Freediver teaches you the concept of efficiency when freediving, making your body stronger and more effective in the water. Discover the exciting freefall and Frenzel techniques, refined buddy system skills, and more.
From €369
- Minimum age: 15
- Duration: 4 days
- Theoretical Sessions: 3
- Pool/confined waters sessions: 2
- Open Water Dives: 4
- Maximum Training Depth: 30 meters / 100 ft
- Prerequisites: Fit to swim, 6 logged Freediving sessions, Freediver (or equivalent)
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
Environment Courses
MARINE ECOLOGY
In the SSI Marine Ecology specialty program, 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! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.
From €80
- Duration: half day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Prerequisite: Open Water (Jr.) certificate
- Includes Digital theory chapters, 2 dives, online manual, and international certificate.
NUDIBRANCH ECOLOGY
Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you’ll explore the world of sea slugs in seven detailed sessions. Begin with their classification and habitats, then learn about their movement, sensory, and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, relationships with other marine organisms, feeding habits, and crucial role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans, emphasizing their research and conservation significance.
This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures, perfect for marine biology enthusiasts, students, or the curious. Join us and uncover the secrets of nudibranchs.
From €180
- Duration: half day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Prerequisite: Open Water (Jr.) certificate
- Includes Digital theory chapters, 2 dives, online manual, and international certificate.
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 specialty certification.
From €180
- Duration: half day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Prerequisite: Open Water (Jr.) certificate
- Includes Digital theory chapters, 2 dives, online manual, and international certificate.
CORAL IDENTIFICATION
Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives.
From €180
- Duration: half day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Prerequisite: Open Water (Jr.) certificate
- Includes Digital theory chapters, 2 dives, online manual, and international certificate.
MARINE MAMMAL ECOLOGY
Do you have a passion to save the ocean and the marine animals that call it their home? Does the thought of diving with whales fascinate you? Do you want to learn more about the ecology, biology, and conservation of marine mammals? The SSI Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the wonders of these amazing creatures.
Dive into the world of whales, dolphins, and seals to explore this amazingly diverse group of marine animals. In this program, you will learn what makes marine mammals distinct from land mammals, discover where they live, explore their physiology, and how to identify various species. You will also learn about marine mammal conservation – a great way to help save the ocean.
From €180
- Duration: half day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Prerequisite: Open Water (Jr.) certificate
- Includes Digital theory chapters, 2 dives, online manual, and international certificate.
MARINE INVERTEBRATE ECOLOGY
Dive into the wonders of marine invertebrates with our new SSI ecology specialty — Marine Invertebrate Ecology. This captivating series covers topics like invertebrate evolution and the ecology of simple and complex invertebrates like nematodes, sponges, jellyfish, sea stars, nudibranchs, and squids. You will explore the connections between humans and marine invertebrates and their impact on coral reefs. This program raises environmental awareness, especially within the underwater world.
This program will increase your environmental awareness and help you appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Invertebrate Ecology Specialty certification.
From €180
- Duration: half day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Prerequisite: Open Water (Jr.) certificate
- Includes Digital theory chapters, 2 dives, online manual, and international certificate.
Specialty Programs
REACT RIGHT
React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics.
Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency.
Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification.
From €200
- Duration: 1 day
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Prerequisite: none
- 6 theory chapters, practical session: First Aid and CPR, AED, Oxygen provider.
- Includes logbook, manual, and international certificate.
- There is no dive, it’s only theory and skill practice (this is a First Aid course).
DEEP DIVING
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.
From €300
- Duration: 2 x 1/2 days
- Minimum age: 15 years old
- Maximum depth: between 18 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: theoretical class, 3 deep dives (option to visit wrecks of the Ocean Revival Project), Specialty Manual, and
- Certification.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
ENRICHED AIR NITROX
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.
From €250
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: be a certified diver
- Includes: theoretical class, practical application, 2 dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
NAVIGATION
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.
From €200
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: Theoretical class, 2 dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
NIGHT DIVING AND LIMITED VISIBILITY
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.
From €220
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: Theoretical class, 2 night dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
PERFECT BUOYANCY
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!
From €200
- Duration: 1 day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: Theoretical class, 2 dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
SEARCH & RECOVERY
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.
From €200
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: Theoretical class, pool session, 2 dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
STRESS & RESCUE
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers.
You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations.
Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.
From €360
- Duration: 3 days
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent, proof of current O2 provider, First aid, CPR
- Includes: Theoretical class, 3 pool sessions, 3 dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
DRY SUIT DIVING
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.
From €300
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: Theoretical class, 2 dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
UNDERWATER DIGITAL PHOTO
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!
From €200
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Maximum depth: between 5 and 40 meters
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: Theoretical class, 2 dives, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
CLASSIFIED DIVING
The SSI Classified Diving program provides adaptive training for students with limited mobility and/or sensory disorders, allowing them to dive with one or more Classified Dive Buddies, or a Classified Dive Professional. Through this program, individuals with disabilities or limited mobility who are medically cleared by a physician can experience the thrill of scuba diving. First in a pool/confined water environment, then potentially in the open water.
There are 3 Classified Diver Levels based on the diver’s abilities:
Level 1 – Must dive with a certified Classified Dive Buddy.
Level 2 – Must dive with two (2) certified Classified Dive Buddies.
Level 3 – Must dive with two (2) certified Classified Dive Buddies and one (1) Classified Dive Professional.
The Classified Dive Buddy certification qualifies an SSI Stress & Rescue diver or higher to dive with a certified Classified Diver level 1, 2, and 3. The SSI Classified Diving program is more than just teaching adaptive diving techniques. This program creates a network of Classified Divers, Buddies, and professionals so everyone can safely experience the thrill of scuba diving.
Price on Request
- Duration: 4 days
- Minimum age: 12
- Prerequisites Certification: None
- Theoretical Sessions: 5 – 6
- Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 6
- Open Water Dives: 4
- Maximum Training Depth: 12 or 18 meters (depending on the age of the participant)
- Add On: Accommodation according to your preference
SCIENCE OF DIVING
Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body.
This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career.
Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.
From €190
- Duration: half a day
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Maximum depth: not applicable
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Includes: Theoretical class, Specialty Manual, and Certification.
WRECK DIVING
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!
From €220
- Duration: half a day
- Minimum age: 10
- Theoretical Sessions: 6
- Open Water Dives: 2
- Maximum Training Depth: 30 meters / 100 ft
- Prerequisites: Open Water certification or equivalent
Professional Training
DIVEMASTER
PADI Divemaster is the first professional level in scuba diving and the point where you start your scuba career. It trains you to lead dives, assist with classes and be the diver everyone looks up to, developing strong leadership, dive management and safety skills.
As a PADI Divemaster, you become a PADI Professional able to supervise dive activities, guide certified divers, and support PADI Instructors in teaching, acting as a role model in and out of the water. The program deepens your knowledge of dive theory, environmental awareness and rescue skills so you can confidently manage groups and contribute to high‑quality, safe dive experiences.
From €750
Included:
- Theoretical Sessions, Confined Water and Open Water Planned
- SSI Digital Manuals of DIVE GUIDE and SCIENCE OF DIVING
- SSI International Certification
- Digital Cards from DIVE GUIDE, SCIENCE OF DIVING and DIVEMASTER
- DIVE GUIDE and SSI Professional Physical Materials Base Package
Not included:
- Transport, Food and Accommodation
- Diving equipment
- Specialty-Specific Equipment
- Activation and Registration of SSI Professional Status
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.
Price upon request
Included:Planned Theoretical and Confined Water Sessions and training component of Open Water sessions (dives price not included)
Not included:
Digital Kit SSI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR and INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE (AI & ITC) SSI INSTRUCTOR Physical Materials Package Activation and Registration of SSI Professional Status (if required) Transport, Food and Accommodation Open Water Session Dives Diving equipment Specialty-Specific Equipment
OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR
Start today – You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide.
For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps – Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.
Price upon request
Included:
Planned Theoretical and Confined Water Sessions and training component of Open Water sessions (dives price not included)
Not included:
Digital Kit SSI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR and INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE (AI & ITC)
SSI INSTRUCTOR Physical Materials Package
Activation and Registration of SSI Professional Status (if required)
Transport, Food and Accommodation
Open Water Session Dives
Diving equipment
Specialty-Specific Equipment
SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR
Becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Continue your diving education as an instructor by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor Seminar for each of the diving specialties you would like to teach.
Alternatively, you can co-teach the specialty you are interested in with an experienced Specialty Instructor or request a Verification Application of your experience and send it directly to SSI.
Teach more specialties to automatically earn the Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.
Price upon request
Included:
Seminar and/or Co-teaching
Planned theoretical sessions and training component of Confined Water and Open Water sessions (cost of dives and costs of using facilities for Confined Water sessions not included)
Not included:
SSI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR Digital Kit of the SPECIALTY in question
Costs for activities in the water (confined or open)
Transport, Food and Accommodation
Diving equipment
SPECIALTY -Specific Equipment
Fillers and Gases
Single Dive, Bed & Breakfast €69.00
1 Fun Dive + 1 Night in our Hostel
Included:
- Bed in Dorm Room
- Breakfast
- Fully Equipped House
- Insurance
Double Dive, Bed & Breakfast €109.00
2 Fun dives (double-dive) + 1 Night in our Hostel
Included:
- Bed in Dorm Room
- Breakfast
- Fully Equipped House
- Insurance
Dive Only
Single Dive
Without full gear rental €60
With full gear rental €75
Double Dive
Without full gear rental €100
With full gear rental €115
6 Dive Package
Without full gear rental €255
With full gear rental €270
10 Dive Package
Without full gear rental €390
With full gear rental €415
Snorkling Tour (local reef or boat)
With full gear rental: From €45
