UNDERWATER COURSES SSI
With over 15 years of experience in underwater training, since 2017, the Megale Hellas Diving Center has also become an SSI Dive Center and an SSI Extended Range Center, with a certified staff offering state-of-the-art recreational, technical, and professional SSI diving courses.
ABOUT SSI
The SCUBA SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL training program was established in 1970 with the goal of making it possible for anyone to learn how to explore the underwater world. For over 45 years, SSI has been providing training, diving certifications, educational resources, instructors, dive centers, and resorts worldwide. Over time, SSI has grown to include more than 30 Service Centers and is represented in over 110 countries with more than 2,800 SSI centers.
Today, SSI offers training materials translated into more than 30 languages and is a trusted name in the global diving community. This success is due to its high standards, uncompromising approach, and focus on training methodology.
SSI is recognized wherever you want to dive!
The SSI Digital Learning System represents a completely innovative standard in diver education. With the evolution of digital learning tools, SSI has embraced technologies that enhance the learning experience anytime, anywhere.
Start or continue your diving journey with us!
If you want to fully immerse yourself in the world of diving, explore the SSI Specialty Courses! This is the perfect opportunity to refine your skills and learn new ones. Each specialty course will bring you one step closer to an incredible diving experience.
Our goal is to prepare you and help you enjoy amazing adventures to the fullest! All you need to do is choose the programs that interest you the most.
Every SSI Course follows the Diver Diamond Philosophy, which states that to be an efficient diver, you must focus on adequate knowledge, skills, equipment, and experience.
| Course Type | SCUBA DIVER |
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| Requirements | Age 10+ – Medical certificate – Parental consent – Swimming proficiency |
| Duration | 3 theory lessons – 2 confined water sessions – 2 open water dives (maximum depth 12 m) |
| Objectives | Fun – Exploring a new environment – Developing skills and motor abilities – Experiencing near-weightless flight – Learning about water sports |
| Course Type | OPEN WATER DIVER |
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| Requirements | Minimum age 10 for Junior Open Water Diver, max 12 m – Minimum age 15 for Open Water Diver, maximum depth 18 m – Medical certificate – Swimming proficiency |
| Duration | 6 theory lessons – 6 confined water sessions (pool or sea) – 4 open water dives (sea) |
| Objectives | The Open Water Diver certification allows you to dive autonomously up to 18 meters deep, within safety limits, with a buddy of equal or higher certification. |
| Course Type | ADVANCED ADVENTURER |
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| Requirements | Age 10-11 for Junior Advanced Adventurer, max 12 m – Age 12-14 for Junior Advanced Adventurer, max 18 m – Minimum age 15 for Advanced Adventurer, maximum depth 30 m – Open Water Diver certification – Medical certificate |
| Duration | 5 theory lessons – 5 open water dives (sea) |
| Objectives | The Advanced Adventurer certification, with a Deep dive, allows you to dive autonomously up to 30 meters deep, within safety limits, with a buddy of equal or higher certification. |
| Course Type | REACT RIGHT |
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| Requirements | OPEN TO NON-DIVERS – Minimum age 12 |
| Duration | Minimum 6 theory lessons with practical exercises (8-12 hours) |
| Objectives | This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge for:
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| Course Type | Specialty Diver STRESS AND RESCUE |
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| Requirements | Minimum age 12 – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification – Valid First Aid certification (issued within the last 2 years) |
| Duration | 6 theory lessons – 3 confined water sessions (pool or sea) – 3 open water dives (maximum training depth 18 m) |
| Objectives | Experience greater comfort by learning how to recognize and prevent stress – Learn proper aquatic rescue techniques to assist yourself and others in stressful and emergency situations – Increase your confidence and skill level. |
| Course Type | Specialty Diver PERFECT BUOYANCY |
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| Requirements | Age 10-11 for Junior Diver (max 12 m) – Age 12-14 for Junior Diver (max 18 m) – Minimum age 15 for Perfect Buoyancy Diver – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification |
| Duration | 4 theory lessons – 2 confined water sessions (pool or sea) – optional 2 open water dives (max 30 m). |
| Objectives | The Perfect Buoyancy course focuses on perfecting buoyancy control, offering students the knowledge to improve body positioning during dives, reduce air consumption, and acquire skills that protect the environment. |
| Course Type | Specialty Diver DEEP DIVING |
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| Requirements | Minimum age 15 – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification |
| Duration | 5 theory lessons – 3 open water dives |
| Objectives | The Deep Diving course provides students with the knowledge and skills to safely conduct deep dives in open water up to 40 meters deep within safety limits, with a buddy of equal or higher certification. |
| Course Type | Specialty Diver Enriched Air NITROX |
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| Requirements | Age 10-11 for Junior Nitrox Diver (max 12 m) – Age 12-14 for Junior Nitrox Diver (max 18 m) – Minimum age 15 for Nitrox Diver – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification |
| Duration | 4 theory lessons – optional 2 open water dives (max 30 m). |
| Objectives | The Enriched Air NITROX certification allows diving with oxygen-nitrogen mixtures different from air (EAN 32 or EAN 40), within the maximum depth allowed by the mixture and the limits of your certification. |
| Course Type | DECOMPRESSION DIVING |
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| Requirements | Minimum age 16 – Deep Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox 40 certifications – at least 24 logged dives – Medical certificate |
| Duration | 4 theory lessons – 1 confined water session (pool or sea) – 3 open water dives (max 40 m). |
| Objectives | The DECOMPRESSION Diving course provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan dives beyond no-decompression limits. The Decompression Diving certification allows safe deep dives up to 40 meters deep, with limited decompression, using a single recreational tank and a stage tank. |
| Course Type | COMPUTER DIVING |
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| Requirements | Age 10-11 for Junior Computer Diver (max 12 m) – Age 12-14 for Junior Computer Diver (max 18 m) – Minimum age 15 for Computer Diver – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification |
| Duration | 5 theory lessons – optional 2 open water dives (max 30 m). |
| Objectives | The COMPUTER Diving course provides detailed information on the safe use of a dive computer. |
| Course Type | Recreational SIDEMOUNT |
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| Requirements | Minimum age 12 – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification |
| Duration | 5 theory lessons – 1 confined water session (pool or sea) – 3 open water dives (maximum training depth 30 m). |
| Objectives | The Sidemount course teaches everything you need to conduct recreational dives with a sidemount system, using one or two tanks on your sides, up to a maximum depth of 30 meters or within your certification limits.
The Sidemount system reduces the weight of tanks on your back, increases dive duration, and adds redundancy for enhanced safety during dives. |
| Course Type | Specialty Diver SEARCH & RECOVERY |
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| Requirements | Minimum age 12 – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification |
| Duration | 4 theory lessons – 1 confined water session (pool or sea) – 2 open water dives (maximum training depth 30 m). |
| Objectives | This course provides students with the skills to safely conduct search and recovery dives, assess water conditions and risks, and learn the necessary equipment for effective search and recovery operations. |
| Course Type | Specialty Diver DRY SUIT |
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| Requirements | Age 10-14 for Junior Dry Suit Diver (max 18 m) – Minimum age 15 for Dry Suit Diver – Medical certificate – Open Water Diver certification |
| Duration | 6 theory lessons – 1 confined water session (pool or sea) – 2 open water dives (maximum training depth 30 m). |
| Objectives | This course provides students with the knowledge and techniques to dive comfortably and safely with a dry suit, practicing emergency procedures. |
| Course Type | Specialty Diver NAVIGATION |
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| Requirements | Age 10-11 for Junior Navigation Diver (max 12 m) – Age 12-14 for Junior Navigation Diver (max 18 |
