Courses
From your first dive to technical diving, Atabey Dive Center offers a complete training pathway certified by SSI (Scuba Schools International), recognized worldwide.
Every course runs in a small group for a personalized learning experience. Your instructor adapts the pace and approach to your level and goals.
Open Water Diver SSI
The world's most recognized recreational diving certification.
- International SSI certification
- Independent diving down to 18m
- 6 dives in real conditions
- E-learning included
6 dives
Scuba Diver SSI
Your first autonomous diving certification, in 3 dives.
- International SSI certification
- Supervised diving down to 12m
- Stepping stone to Open Water
3 dives
Advanced Open Water Diver SSI
Discover 5 specialties and perfect your diving in 5 dives.
- International SSI certification
- 5 specialties in 5 dives
- Deep Diving + Navigation included
5 dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Freediver Level 1 SSI
Master freediving down to 20 meters.
- International SSI certification
- Independence down to 20m
- 4 full sessions
4 sessions
SSI Divemaster
The first SSI professional title: guide and supervise divers.
- First SSI professional title
- Unlimited dives over 4 months
- Certified group guide
Unlimited dives - 4 months
Prerequisite: Advanced OWD + Stress & Rescue + 40 logged dives
SSI Specialty (classroom only)
Marine Ecology, Computer or Science of Diving - no dive required.
- Official SSI certification
- Marine Ecology / Computer / Science of Diving
- No dive required
Classroom course
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
First dive
Your first breath underwater, guided by a certified instructor.
- No experience required
- Individual or small-group supervision
- Warm water (26–28°C) year-round
30 min
Basic Diver / DSD
Your first SSI diving certification in a single dive.
- International SSI certification
- Supervised diving down to 12m
- Valid for life
1 dive
Basic Freediver SSI
Your first freediving certification, in 2 sessions.
- International SSI certification
- Theory + practice in open water
2 sessions
1 SSI Specialty
Boat Diving, Navigation, Wreck, Photo-Video, Night, Buoyancy... your choice.
- Official SSI certification
- 11 specialties available
- 2 guided dives
2 dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Deep Diving SSI
Explore down to 40 meters with the SSI Deep Diving specialty.
- Official SSI certification
- Diving down to 40m
- Deep dive planning and safety
3 dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
2 SSI Specialties - Classic Pack
2 SSI specialties in 3 dives - the economical choice.
- 2 SSI certifications
- 3 guided dives
- More economical than individual
3 dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Deep Diving + Computer SSI
2 key specialties in 3 dives: depth and dive computer.
- 2 SSI certifications (Deep + Computer)
- Diving down to 40m
- 3 guided dives
3 dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
2 SSI Specialties - Comfort Pack
2 SSI specialties in 4 dives - more time to progress.
- 2 SSI certifications
- 4 dives - comfortable pace
- In-depth mastery
4 dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Open Water Diver + Computer SSI
OWD certification and dive computer mastery in 6 dives.
- 2 SSI certifications
- Dive computer mastery
- 6 guided dives
6 dives
Open Water Diver + Marine Ecology SSI
OWD certification and Caribbean marine ecosystem awareness.
- 2 SSI certifications
- Caribbean marine life identification
- 6 guided dives
6 dives
Open Water Diver + Navigation SSI
OWD certification and SSI Navigation specialty in one course.
- 2 SSI certifications
- 7 guided dives
- Underwater navigation included
7 dives
Diver Stress & Rescue SSI
Become a rescue diver: SSI Stress & Rescue + React Right.
- 2 SSI certifications (Stress & Rescue + React Right)
- Underwater rescue techniques
- 6 dives + first aid class
6 dives + 1 class
Prerequisite: Advanced OWD or 25 logged dives
Pack 5 SSI Specialties
Deep Diving, Stress & Rescue, React Right, Computer, Navigation - the complete pack.
- 5 SSI certifications
- Deep Diving + Navigation + Rescue + Computer
- 9 dives + first aid class
9 dives + 1 class
Prerequisite: Advanced OWD or 25 logged dives
SSI Divemaster Pack
Divemaster + 7 key specialties + Divemaster kit - the complete path.
- Divemaster + 7 SSI specialties
- Full Divemaster kit included
- 6 months / unlimited dives
Unlimited dives - 6 months
Prerequisite: Advanced OWD + Stress & Rescue + 40 logged dives
Extended Range SSI
Technical decompression diving, beyond recreational limits.
- Diving beyond 40m
- Decompression management
- SSI-certified tek instructor
Prerequisite: Advanced Open Water + Deep Diver + Nitrox
