Skip to product information
1 of 1

FLYING FISH DIVING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

SSI Open Water, Perfect Buoyancy and Enriched Air Nitrox Course Combo

SSI Open Water, Perfect Buoyancy and Enriched Air Nitrox Course Combo

Regular price ₹ 39,402
Regular price ₹ 54,252 Sale price ₹ 39,402
Sale Sold out
Certified Dive Sites Safety and Beautiful
Quality Equipment Well-maintained Gear
Secure Booking Secure Payment
Environmentally Friendly Sustainable Diving

As a limited time offer, purchasing this combo lets you get two complimentary fun dives with complementary nitrox tanks after your courses are over.

*The course structure between one or more courses mentioned might overlap in theory sessions. 

SSI Open Water Course Structure:

Open Water Diver is a scuba diving certification issued by the diving training organisation SSI (Scuba Schools International) and other similar organisations.

It is the first level of certification for beginner divers. In fact, it is designed to be taught to anyone with no previous diving experience.

Prerequisites

Minimum age for participation

10 years old

Training prerequisites

Know how to swim

Number of theoretical sessions

2 + online

Number of sessions in swimming pool / protected environment

1 or 2

Number of sea dives

4

Maximum training depth

18 meters

Duration of training program

3 days

Day 1: Academics + Confined Water Dives

Morning: 8:00 AM

  1. Welcome & Orientation: Introduction to the course and team.
    • Paperwork
    • Equipment overview
  2. Knowledge Development:
    • Classroom or eLearning review
    • Key topics: diving physics, dive planning, equipment use, and safety

10:30 AM

  1. Confined Water training 1-3 (Shallow Pool/Calm Water):
    • Skill practice: regulator recovery, mask clearing, buoyancy, hand signals, etc.
    • Introduction to assembling and disassembling scuba gear.
    • Breathing and finning techniques.

 

Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2 + Knowledge Review

Morning: 8 AM At The Jetty

  1. Open Water Dive 1:
    • Max depth: ~12 meters (40 feet) or less
    • Focus: Comfort underwater, basic skills, buoyancy practice.
  2. Open Water Dive 2:
    • Max depth: 12-15 meters (~40-50 feet)
    • Focus: Additional underwater skills like navigation, underwater communication, and safety procedures.

Afternoon: 3:00 AM

  1. Knowledge Development:
    • Review any outstanding academics.
    • Quick quizzes to confirm understanding of dive theory.


Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4 + Final Wrap-Up

Morning: 8:00 AM At The Jetty

  1. Open Water Dive 3:
    • Max depth: Up to 18 meters (60 feet)
    • Focus: Advanced buoyancy, underwater problem-solving.
  2. Open Water Dive 4 (Final Dive):
    • Explore underwater and practice independence.
    • Demonstrate mastery of all essential skills.

Afternoon: 3:00 PM

  1. Final Exam & Debriefing:
    • Complete certification paperwork.
    • Discuss continuing education or upcoming dives!
    • Certification presentation.

SSI Perfect Buoyancy Course Structure

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program is a specialty scuba diving course designed to improve your control underwater, enhance your comfort during dives, and minimise your impact on the underwater environment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this course helps you fine-tune your buoyancy skills to make your dives more enjoyable and efficient.

Day 1

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Briefing

  • Meet at the dive center, complete paperwork.
  • Discuss the course outline, safety briefings, and goals for the session.
  • Review equipment setup and selection (especially for neutral buoyancy).


9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Theory Session

  • Overview of buoyancy principles:
    • Proper weighting techniques.
    • Breathing control for buoyancy adjustments.
    • Streamlining to reduce drag.
    • Trim (body position).
  • Equipment considerations for optimal buoyancy.
  • Quick knowledge review and Q&A.


9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Pool or Confined Water Skills Briefing

  • Review and demonstrate key exercises, including:
    • Weight check and distribution.
    • Hovering techniques.
    • Fine-tuning buoyancy control using breathing.


10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Pool or Confined Water Practice

  • Enter the water and perform skills:
    • Weight check.
    • Hovering in different positions (horizontal, vertical).
    • Moving through an obstacle course to practice buoyancy control.
    • Simulating fin pivots or breath control for ascent and descent.


DAY 2 (Two Complimentary Open Water Dives When You Opt For This Combo)

8:00 AM At Jetty

  • Practice buoyancy skills in an open water environment:
    • Neutral buoyancy hover.
    • Controlled ascent/descent.
    • Streamlined swimming to avoid accidental contact with coral or the seabed.
    • Hover or movement through natural obstacles.


3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Debriefing and Certification

  • Feedback on open water performance.
  • Discuss how to continue practicing and improving buoyancy.
  • Log dives and receive SSI Perfect Buoyancy card.

Certification

On successfully completing your training, you’ll receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification, which can be accessed through your MySSI application. This globally recognized certification improves your skills and builds confidence for future dives.


Enriched Air Nitrox Course Structure

Morning Session: Classroom and Knowledge Development

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Welcome and Introductions

  • Instructor introduction and course overview.
  • Quick review of course goals and expectations.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Knowledge Review

  • Discussion of eLearning material.
  • Clarifications on:
    • Benefits of diving with Nitrox.
    • Risks associated with oxygen exposure.
    • Managing partial pressures and MOD (maximum operating depth).
  • Review key calculations and tables (e.g., Equivalent Air Depth, oxygen exposure limits).

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Analyzing Nitrox Tanks

  • Hands-on practice with:
    • Oxygen analyzers.
    • Labeling tanks correctly.
    • Logging cylinder information.
  • Safety checks and calibration of equipment.

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Pre-Dive Planning

  • Introduction to using a dive computer with Nitrox settings.
  • Planning a dive with Nitrox using tables or software.
  • Review no-decompression limits and adjusted MOD calculations.


Lunch Break

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Afternoon Session: Practical Application

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Dive Briefing

  • Review dive objectives and Nitrox-specific considerations.
  • Safety protocols.

Day 2: Head to Grande island for Nitrox dives

8:30 AM: Put your newly learnt skills to good use! Avail your two complimentary nitrox tanks, and put them to use in any of your other dives that remain, or in your two complimentary fun dives, after the course is over.

Inclusions:
Wetsuit (3mm): Full-body suit, 3mm thickness
Scuba Equipment Rental: Full set of scuba gear
Confined Water Dives: Dives in a controlled environment for training
Open Water Dives: Guided dives in open water to practice skills and explore marine life Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s): Dive weights, weight belt, and tanks
Mask/Snorkel: Diving mask and snorkel
Fins (Full Foot): Full-foot fins for propulsion
BCD (Buoyancy Control Device): Device for controlling buoyancy underwater
Regulator: Device for breathing underwater
Video and Photo Service (Paid): Professional video and photo service (additional fee)

Exclusions:
Optional Activities: Optional activities or excursions not listed in the package
Damage or Loss of Equipment: Damage or loss of rental equipment beyond normal wear and tear
Emergency Services: Emergency medical services beyond basic first aid

At FlyingFish Scuba School, we're committed to providing not just a diving course, but a gateway to thrilling underwater adventures worldwide. Join us in unlocking the mysteries of the ocean depths and kickstart your journey toward becoming a certified diver today!

View full details