Once you've tried it we know you'll love it!
The SSI (Scuba Schools International) Try Scuba Diving program lets you discover new thrills in a completely new dimension under the supervision of one of The Dive Shack's friendly dive professionals! Experience new adventures and explore undiscovered worlds right around the corner!
While enjoying the freedom of gliding through South Australian waters, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills! You will enjoy the many thrills diving has to offer and experience the fantastic feelings of breathing underwater and of being weightless. Be ready to enjoy a new challenge and to dive into a completely different world with The Dive Shack!
SSI's Try Scuba Diving is the program to begin your diving career. A well trained SSI Instructor will teach you the proper knowledge and skills required to experience an unforgettable dive!
As soon as you have finished the Try Scuba Diving program, you will be awarded the Try Scuba Certificate and your instructor will show you how to become an independent Open Water Scuba Diver. You'll be amazed how simple it is with the SSI training provided by the Dive Shack, as SSI is one of the world's largest diving associations with more than 2000 facilities in more than 90 countries - and SSI has been a leading training agency for more than 35 years! Just choose The Dive Shack as your SSI training centre and get your adventure started today!
Start your training online today for FREE in just 6 simple steps:
Step 1 - Follow this link to the SSI Training Website to be directly affiliated with The Dive Shack.
Step 2 - Registration: To start the FREE online Try Scuba Diving program you must first register. SSI only needs your first name, last name, date of birth, email address and zip code - entering all other information is optional. The Dive Shack will be notified of your registration (with your permission). We are here to help you every step of the way and can answer any of your questions or concerns. If you did not automatically get referred to us, you can easily select us by clicking on 'My Profile' (when logged into the SSI Training Website) and by search for 'The Dive Shack' in the dive centre search engine.
Step 3 - The Online Training Program: The SSI Online Training covers the exact same information as the Try Scuba Diving manual and DVD, but utilizes a more hands-on and interactive approach.
Step 4 - Completion of the Online Academics: If you want to further your scuba diving training, you will need to choose The Dive Shack, while completing or right after you've completed the Online Training portion and sign up for the in-water training part of the experience.
Step 5 - Dive Center Sign up: Once you have registered, we will get an access code from SSI to make sure that you have done the online part of the experience.
Step 6 - The final step: Get in the water and get certified :) Let's get the adventure started today!
Frequently Asked Questions
For whom is the Try Scuba Diving program intended?
The SSI Try Scuba Diving program is intended for everyone who wants to experience scuba diving, but does not want to sign up for a complete Open Water course right away. During this adventure you will experience how it is to breath underwater and to glide weightless in the endless blue.
What do I need to start?
A sense of adventure!
What can I do after the Try Scuba Diving program?
As soon as you're out of the water, your instructor will evaluate the experience with you! During the Discover Scuba Diving program you may learn skills used in the SSI Open Water course, when you and your instructor will choose to do those skills during the dive. These skills can be credited towards the Open Water certification, which is internationally recognized. You can read more about the Open Water course here or swing by the shop to get all your questions answered by one of our friendly dive team professionals.
