Classes
We invite you to share our passion for the underwater world. Scuba diving is an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience. The sport continues to grow year after year and more people are being enticed into the underwater world. People from all walks of life are now becoming certified to scuba dive. Diving offers a lifetime of exciting adventure.
Experience the thrilling sensation of flying underwater and the wonder and magnificence of inner space. Explore exotic islands, colorful coral reefs, and the waters near your home. As you grow in experience and education you'll discover new friends, new worlds, and a new passion for life.
Beginner
Scuba Diving
You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving.
The SSI Basic Diver program is the best way to discover what scuba diving is like, try open and confined water diving and learn basic dive skills.
Begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver with the globally recognized SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Boost your dive confidence and practice your scuba skills with an SSI Scuba Skills Update. It is a safe and fun way to get you back in the water and start diving with ease again today.
Freeiving
Learn how to snorkel with the SSI Snorkel Diver program. Discover all you need to go snorkeling and experience the wonders of the ocean!
Mermaid
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid? Join the SSI Try Mermaid program and make your dreams come true! You will complete a mermaid experience with an SSI professional in a pool/confined waters and learn entry-level mermaid skills, including swimming with a mermaid monofin.
Environment
In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviours, why they are often misunderstood and how dive with sharks.
The SSI Marine Ecology Specialty program is the best way to discover the exciting science of marine ecology and become an underwater naturalist. Enhance your dives in a new way.
The SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives.
You will learn to identify sea turtles species, discover their history and role in marine ecosystems, and threats to their survival.
The SSI Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the wonders of these amazing creatures. Dive into the world of whales, dolphins, and seals to explore this amazingly diverse group of marine animals.
Join the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you will learn how to dive with rays and recognize different ray species. You will be taught how rays contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection.
The world's oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish.
Advanced
Scuba Diving
With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs.
Discover pristine dive sites that cannot be reached from shore and experience the excitement of liveaboard diving.
Learn to identify stress, prevent accidents, and learn rescue diver skills with this essential Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty program.
Join the Dry Suit Diving specialty today and learn all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive in a dry suit.
Extend your dive time, shorten your surface intervals and spend more time exploring the dive sites you love.
Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a thorough understanding of your diving equipment.
Diving does not end when the sun goes down! Become a night diver and meet the incredible marine life that only comes out at night.
Become a better, more confident diver who always knows where they are going. Learn how to use a dive compass, natural navigation techniques and more.
You will learn all you need to plan and conduct search and recovery dives, so you can find lost items with ease.
The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty will enhance your dive skills and understanding, so you can enjoy diving in different environments safely and with confidence.
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives.
Do you want to explore iconic towering shipwrecks and dive World War airplanes covered in vibrant marine life?
The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is the best way to improve your body position for relaxed dives, lower your air consumption and increase your bottom times.
Learn how to take underwater photos that capture your dive highlights and incredible marine life encounters with the SSI Photo & Video Specialty program.
Immerse in physics, physiology, decompression theory and the aquatic environment with the online SSI Science of Diving Specialty.
Aditional Training
Scuba Diving
ERDI is the Public Safety Diving (PSD) agency that trains Police, Fire and other public safety organizations in Search and Rescue techniques in just about every submerged environment known.
We offer multiple DAN course. Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid (BLS), Emergency Oxygen for SCUBA Diving Injuries (EO2) & Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA Pro).
We are a proud partner with the Boy Scouts of America SCUBA. Ask us how you can earn your BSA Scuba Merit Badge.