FlyingFish Scuba School in Candolim, Goa runs SSI and PADI scuba certification courses year-round. Whether you want a beginner scuba course, your open water scuba licence, or a specialty certification, every course cost is shown on its own page with no hidden extras. Our primary dive site is Grande Island, 30 minutes by boat from Candolim.
Get your scuba licence in Goa with an SSI or PADI certification course. Beginner scuba courses run 2–3 days at Grande Island — all course costs listed on each page.
SSI & PADI explained: FlyingFish is an SSI-affiliated dive centre and offers PADI courses through certified PADI instructors on the team. Both certifications are internationally recognised, follow the same WRSTC safety standards, and are valid for life. Not sure which to choose? Ask us when you book.
Try breathing underwater in a pool before the ocean. Good first step if you want a feel for scuba before booking a full certification.
Your first scuba diver certification in 2 days. Qualified to dive to 12m with a guide at any SSI centre worldwide. Upgrade to Open Water anytime.
The SSI Open Water Diver certification — 4 ocean dives at Grande Island, certified to 18m worldwide. The most recognised entry-level scuba course.
The PADI open water scuba certification. 3 days, 4 ocean dives, recognised at 6,600+ dive centres worldwide. Dive to 18m independently.
Certified diver returning after a break? A short confined-water refresher covers key skills before you head back into the ocean.
Already completed your SSI or PADI theory and pool sessions back home? Finish your open water certification dives with us at Grande Island, in the warm Arabian Sea instead of a cold quarry back home. We follow SSI and PADI global referral standards.
Done your SSI online theory and confined-water sessions back home? Complete your final open water certification dives at Grande Island and get certified in Goa.
Start your SSI Open Water certification at any SSI centre worldwide and finish your open water dives with us. A flexible referral path that follows SSI global standards.
Finished your PADI classroom and pool training elsewhere? Complete your four open water certification dives in Goa and earn your PADI Open Water licence.
Already certified? The SSI and PADI advanced scuba courses in Goa extend your depth limit to 30m. Five adventure dives covering deep, navigation, and electives — all practical, no classroom exams.
SSI advanced open water course — 5 adventure dives to 30m. Deep and navigation mandatory, plus 3 electives. No exams, all in the water.
PADI advanced open water diver course — 5 dives including deep and navigation. Choose 3 electives from wreck, night, buoyancy, and more.
SSI and PADI scuba specialty courses in Goa — Nitrox, buoyancy, wreck diving, navigation, marine ecology, underwater photography, and more. Each certification is recognised worldwide.
SSI Nitrox course — dive on enriched air for longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals. Theory-only, no extra dives.
PADI Nitrox certification — the most popular PADI specialty. Dive longer with enriched air, less nitrogen absorption, less fatigue.
Master underwater compass and natural navigation. An essential skill for confident, independent diving.
Wreck diver course — safe penetration, line laying, and navigation. Grande Island has multiple wrecks to dive as part of the training.
SSI buoyancy course — correct weighting, trim, and breath control. The skill that separates good divers from average ones.
PADI buoyancy course — 2 specialty dives on weighting and trim. Better buoyancy means less air used and less damage to the reef.
Understand how waves, tides and currents affect your dives. Plan and execute dives safely in varying conditions.
Take better underwater photos and video. Learn camera settings, lighting, and composition for shooting below the surface.
Understand marine ecosystems, coral reefs, and ocean conservation. Become an environmentally aware diver.
Learn professional search patterns, lift bag techniques, and team coordination for underwater search and recovery operations.
Bundle any 2 SSI scuba specialty courses and save. Good if you have a few days and want to add multiple certifications in one trip.
CPR, first aid, and rescue training for scuba divers. Required before advancing to DiveMaster level. Taught by certified SSI and PADI instructors in Goa.
CPR, AED, first aid, and oxygen administration. SSI's emergency first response course — valid worldwide.
CPR, AED, first aid, and oxygen administration. Required for PADI Rescue Diver. Valid worldwide emergency response certification.
Recognise and manage stress, perform rescues, and handle emergencies in the water. You come out a calmer, more capable diver.
Learn to prevent and manage problems, handle dive emergencies. A challenging but rewarding course that changes how you dive.
The SSI DiveMaster course in Goa — the first professional certification in recreational diving. FlyingFish offers an internship-included bundle with all prerequisites covered.
The first step to becoming a dive professional. Lead certified divers, assist instructors, and work at dive centres worldwide.
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