Take your diving offshore.
SSI Boat Diver
Reach further. Dive deeper. Explore beyond the shore.
The ocean’s best dive sites often lie beyond the beach — and the SSI Boat Diver course is your key to getting there. Learn how to dive safely and confidently from boats of all sizes, from small personal craft to full liveaboards. If you're planning to travel or want access to deeper, more remote dive locations, this course is a must.
Boat diving opens up a new world of possibilities, letting you reach offshore sites rich in marine life and far from the crowds. Whether you're prepping for a liveaboard adventure or want to explore your local coastline more effectively, this one-day course will get you there with confidence.
Course Overview
- Boat Entry & Exit Techniques: Learn how to handle different boat types and dive setups
- Gear Setup & Space Management: Practise efficient preparation and gear handling on deck
- Liveaboard & Offshore Protocols: Understand what’s expected when diving from larger vessels
Who It’s For
- Divers who want to access remote or deep-water sites
- Anyone planning a liveaboard or dive holiday
- Divers interested in improving boat-based safety and comfort
What You Need
- Minimum age: 12
- Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Be fit and healthy to dive
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day
- Open Water Dives: 2
- Max Depth: Up to 30 metres
- Includes: Online training, full scuba gear, boat dives, instructor support, recognition certificate and e-card
Interested?
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SSI BOAT DIVER PROGRAM = $399
COURSE OVERVIEW
- 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 an SSI Boat Diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract schooling pelagic 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.
