# FlyingFish Scuba > FlyingFish Scuba is an SSI-certified scuba diving school in Candolim, Goa, India. We run first-time try-dives, full certification courses, specialty and professional training, and guided fun dives — with most ocean training at Grandé Island, about 30 minutes by boat from Novotel, Candolim. Bookings for most courses and dives are paused until 9 October 2026. The SSI Open Water Referral Course is currently the only programme open for online booking (20% deposit to reserve; balance at the dive centre). Contact: hello@flyingfish.in, +91 92092 47825, Novotel Resort & Spa, Candolim, Goa 403515. Pages below are grouped by what a visitor is trying to do, not by site menu order. ## Start here - [Scuba courses overview](https://flyingfish.in/courses/): All SSI and PADI certification courses with prices and durations. - [First-time divers](https://flyingfish.in/first-time-divers/): Where to start if you have never dived before. - [Fun dives](https://flyingfish.in/fun-dives/): Guided recreational dives at Grandé Island for already-certified divers. - [Combo deals](https://flyingfish.in/dive-combos/): Discounted course-plus-course and course-plus-specialty bundles. - [Contact and booking](https://flyingfish.in/contact-us/): Phone, WhatsApp, email, and how to reach the centre. - [FAQ](https://flyingfish.in/faq/): Requirements, safety, medical fitness, and what to bring. ## Try scuba and first dives (no certification needed) - [SSI Open Water Referral Course](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-referral-course/): Classroom theory from home plus a pool training day in Goa; ocean dives completed later anywhere. The only course open for booking right now. - [Discover Scuba](https://flyingfish.in/discover/): Introductory experience for complete beginners. - [Try Scuba — 20 minutes](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-try-scuba-20-min/): Single short first dive in the sea. - [Try Scuba — 20+20 minutes](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-try-scuba-20-20-min/): Two short first dives. - [Basic Diver — 40 minutes](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-basic-diver-40-min/): A longer single guided first dive. - [Double Dive — 40+40 minutes](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-double-dive-40-40-min/): Two longer guided first dives. - [Confined Water Diving](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-confined-water-diving/): Pool-based introduction to scuba skills. - [Snorkeling in Goa](https://flyingfish.in/snorkeling-in-goa/): Grandé Island snorkeling package, no diving experience needed. ## Certification courses - [SSI Open Water Diver](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-diver/): The standard entry-level scuba certification, dive to 18m worldwide. - [PADI Open Water Diver](https://flyingfish.in/padi-open-water-diver/): PADI entry-level certification, recognised globally. - [SSI Scuba Diver](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-scuba-diver/): Shorter beginner certification to dive to 12m with a guide. - [SSI Advanced Adventurer](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-advanced-adventurer/): SSI advanced course, five adventure dives to 30m. - [PADI Advanced Open Water](https://flyingfish.in/padi-advanced-open-water/): PADI advanced course extending depth to 30m. - [SSI Open Water Referral Program](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-referral-program/): Complete academics and pool elsewhere, finish ocean dives with us. - [PADI Open Water Referral Course](https://flyingfish.in/padi-open-water-referral-course/): PADI referral completion in Goa. ## Specialty courses - [SSI Enriched Air Nitrox](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-enriched-air-nitrox/): Dive longer on enriched air; theory-based specialty. - [PADI Enriched Air Nitrox](https://flyingfish.in/padi-enriched-air-nitrox/): PADI nitrox certification. - [SSI Perfect Buoyancy](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-perfect-buoyancy/): Master weighting, trim, and air control. - [PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy](https://flyingfish.in/padi-peak-performance-buoyancy/): PADI buoyancy specialty. - [SSI Wreck Diving](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-wreck-diving/): Safe wreck diving technique at Grandé Island wrecks. - [SSI Navigation](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-navigation/): Underwater compass and natural navigation. - [SSI Search and Recovery](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-search-recovery/): Search patterns and lift-bag recovery. - [SSI Photo and Video](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-photo-video/): Underwater photography and video techniques. - [SSI Marine Ecology](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-marine-ecology/): Reef ecosystems and conservation. - [SSI Waves, Tides and Currents](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-waves-tides-currents/): Plan dives safely in moving water. - [SSI 2 Specialty Kit](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-2-specialty-kit/): Bundle any two SSI specialty courses. - [Scuba Skills Update](https://flyingfish.in/scuba-skills-update/): Refresher for certified divers returning after a break. ## Rescue and professional - [SSI Diver Stress and Rescue](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-stress-rescue/): Emergency management and diver rescue skills. - [PADI Rescue Diver](https://flyingfish.in/padi-rescue-diver/): PADI rescue certification. - [SSI React Right](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-react-right/): CPR, first aid, and oxygen administration. - [SSI Emergency Training Bundle](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-emergency-training-bundle/): Combined emergency and rescue training. - [SSI Master Diver](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-master-diver/): Recognition rating for experienced divers. - [SSI DiveMaster Bundle](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-divemaster-bundle/): First professional certification, internship included. - [SSI Zero to Hero Bundle](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-zero-to-hero-bundle/): Beginner-to-professional pathway in one package. ## Combo deals - [SSI Open Water + Nitrox](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-nitrox-combo/): Open Water certification plus enriched-air nitrox. - [SSI Open Water + Advanced](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-advanced-combo/): Beginner to advanced in one trip. - [SSI Advanced + Nitrox](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-advanced-nitrox-combo/): Advanced course plus nitrox specialty. - [SSI Open Water + Perfect Buoyancy](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-perfect-buoyancy-combo/): Open Water plus buoyancy specialty. - [SSI Open Water + Buoyancy + Nitrox](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-buoyancy-nitrox-combo/): Open Water with two specialties. - [SSI Open Water + Nitrox + Advanced](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-open-water-nitrox-advanced-combo/): Open Water, nitrox, and advanced together. - [SSI Advanced + Emergency Training](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-advanced-emergency-training-combo/): Advanced course plus rescue training. - [SSI Master Diver Combo](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-master-diver-combo/): Specialties plus stress and rescue toward Master Diver. - [SSI 2 Specialty Kits Combo](https://flyingfish.in/ssi-2-speciality-kits-combo/): Two specialty courses bundled. - [PADI Open Water + Advanced](https://flyingfish.in/padi-open-water-advanced-combo/): PADI beginner to advanced. - [PADI Open Water + Nitrox](https://flyingfish.in/padi-open-water-nitrox-combo/): PADI Open Water plus nitrox. - [PADI Advanced + Nitrox](https://flyingfish.in/padi-advanced-nitrox-combo/): PADI advanced plus nitrox. - [Fun Dive + Nitrox Combo](https://flyingfish.in/fun-dive-nitrox-combo/): Guided fun dives with a nitrox specialty. ## Fun dives and trips - [Fun Dive — 1 Day, 2 Dives](https://flyingfish.in/fun-dive-1-day-2-dives-grande-island-goa/): Two guided dives at Grandé Island. - [Fun Dive — 2 Days, 4 Dives](https://flyingfish.in/fun-dive-2-days-4-dives-grande-island-goa/): Four dives over two days. - [Fun Dive — 3 Days, 6 Dives](https://flyingfish.in/fun-dive-3-days/): Six dives over three days. - [Outbound trips](https://flyingfish.in/outbound-trips/): Dive trips to destinations beyond Goa. ## Reading and reference - [Blog](https://flyingfish.in/blog/): Articles on scuba diving, marine life, safety, and Goa dive sites. - [What is scuba diving](https://flyingfish.in/what-is-scuba-diving/): Beginner explainer. - [What is the Open Water Diver course](https://flyingfish.in/what-is-open-water-diver-course/): What the entry-level certification involves. - [Can non-swimmers scuba dive in Goa](https://flyingfish.in/can-non-swimmers-do-scuba-diving-in-goa-must-read/): Swimming requirements explained. - [Best dive sites in Goa](https://flyingfish.in/best-dive-sites-in-goa-you-must-explore/): Where we dive and what you will see. ## Optional - [About us](https://flyingfish.in/about-us/): The school, instructors, and approach. - [Gallery](https://flyingfish.in/gallery/): Photos from dives and courses. - [Shop](https://flyingfish.in/shop/): Dive equipment and gear. - [Privacy policy](https://flyingfish.in/privacy-policy/): How we handle personal data. - [Terms and conditions](https://flyingfish.in/terms-conditions/): Booking and service terms. - [Refund policy](https://flyingfish.in/refund-policy/): Cancellation and refund rules.