Go snorkeling! Begin your Snorkel Diver program today The SSI Snorkel Diver program is your first step towards discovering a passion for the underwater world. It is the best way to learn how to snorkel and develop your confidence in the water, so you can go snorkeling and explore the mesmerizing landscapes and wildlife of the aquatic world. 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! Discover Local Course Dates Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease. Facts and Training Standards Amount of Academic Sessions 6Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 1Maximum Training Depth 5 m / 15 ftSuggested duration (h) 2-3Certification Prerequisites Fit to swim, No certification prerequisitesSSI Standards Languages Português (Brazil) 简体字 Nederlands English English US (imperial) Français Deutsch ελληνικά עברית Italiano 日本語 한국어 Polski Português (Portugal) Русский Español Türkçe українська мова Your Adventure starts here Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program: Discover a completely new world hidden just below the surface Experience the nearly weightless sensation of flight Learn about new environments and exotic new species Explore more SSI Programs You are about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of your life. Becoming a snorkel diver is the first step of a journey that will forever change the way you experience the world. You will explore the wonders of a weightless underwater world, interact with incredible marine life and discover ecosystems hidden beneath the surface. We recommend you start with Scuba or Freediving certification training right away. Use SSI´s free trial programs to try before you buy. These courses will introduce you to a new world full of underwater adventures! Try FreedivingThe SSI Try Freediving program gives you a fun, quick glimpse into the world of breath-hold diving. While freediving with an SSI Professional in confined water, you will discover what this exhilarating sport is all about. Start your journey to become a freediver today!10Minimum Age2-3Suggested duration (h)Try ScubaDiscover the underwater world, go scuba diving in confined water and earn the SSI Try Scuba recognition card. Conducted in shallow water, the SSI Try Scuba program is a diving adventure the whole family can enjoy!8Minimum AgeSuggested duration (h)Try MermaidBecome a mermaid with the SSI Try Mermaid program and explore underwater in an entirely new way! You will learn the basic skills you need to become a true mermaid or merman and earn your SSI Try Mermaid recognition rating.6Minimum AgeSuggested duration (h) More Information Training Prerequisites SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of: Swim Assessment Survival Float Technical Requirements To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App. Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid. Training Center Selection & Affiliation Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience. Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations. Medical & Administrative Requirements Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian. Responsible Diver Code SSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range Diving Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required) Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union) Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification) Training Course Costs Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. The components are: Training Materials / Digital Kit Tuition for Academics and In-Water Training Open Water Training Dives Certification Learn to Dive with SSI Scuba Schools International (SSI) began in 1970 and today we are the name to trust in the freediving industry. We represent more than 3,500 training centers and resorts in over 150 countries and have over 100,000 affiliated SSI Professionals and growing every day. We want you to be a safe and confident freediver who can explore underwater environments with ease, and our training reflects that. With our uncompromising methodology, SSI freediving certification programs are always of the highest standard, helping you become the best freediver possible. We know many dive sites require different skills, knowledge, experience, and equipment and we have a range of SSI freediving certification levels to meet those needs. There is an SSI freediving course for nearly every dive environment and personal passion you might have. We work closely with our instructors, training centers, and resorts around the world, to ensure you get the best possible freediving experience wherever you choose to freedive. Are you ready to start the adventure of a lifetime? Our freediving learning materials are available online and in more than 30 languages. Start your freediving journey with us today. 1Digital Learning & AcademicsSSI has mastered the use of digital technology to make your learning experience easy.You can start by studying the academics anytime, anywhere at your own convenience and your selected Training Center will schedule your review and in-water training sessions.2In-Water TrainingDuring the pool/confined water training, your SSI Instructor will teach you all the necessary skills in a controlled environment until you are comfortable and ready to go to the open water. During the open water training dives, you will apply your knowledge and repeat the skills in a real-world environment under the supervision of your Instructor.3CertificationOnce you have completed all required training sessions, final exam and open water training dives, your SSI Training Center will issue your digital certification card which will show up instantly on your MySSI App.We congratulate you on your accomplishment and welcome you to SSI’s global diving community. Discover the wonders of the deep with SSI's blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. Featured destinations that are ideal for beginner scuba diving Are you ready for the ultimate in underwater exploration? Learn to freedive and experience the utter freedom this amazing sport provides. It is the greatest adventure of your life! Earn your freediving certification with SSI. Get started today. © iStock/4FRAustraliaThe world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef is the essence of diving in Australia.Learn more © iStock/ultraformaCroatiaA historically rich country in Southeast Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is called “the country of a thousand islands”.Learn more © iStock-Oli EvaBelizeBelize has the second largest barrier reef in the world and thus offers some of the best dive sites in the world.Learn more © iStock/zstockphotosCuracaoExpect colorful coral reefs only a short swim from land and abundant underwater life in Curacao.Learn more © iStock/Romolo-TavaniCayman IslandsSome of the best diving in the Caribbean can be done in the Cayman Islands offering countless impressive dive sites.Learn more © Shutterstock/John A. AndersonBonaireBonaire is filled with striking natural beauty and pristine waters, making it an ideal diving destination.Learn more