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Start your underwater journey with beginner SSI programs, build skills through courses, and train with a supportive community of divers. Ready for open water or your next specialty?

SSI Basic Diver

Your first real taste of scuba in Plymouth—start in the pool, then head out for a guided sea dive (conditions permitting). No experience needed. All kit included.

Ages 10+ No Experience Needed Half‑Day / 1 Day Equipment Included
SSI Basic Diver experience in Plymouth

Small Groups

Calm, personal coaching so you feel comfortable every step of the way.

Modern Equipment

We provide everything you need—just bring swimwear and a towel.

Sea Adventure

Iconic Plymouth sites with sheltered options to suit the day’s conditions.

Upgrade‑Ready

Love it? Credit your experience toward Open Water Diver within 6 months.

What’s Included

  • Safety briefing & intro to scuba basics
  • Confined water (pool) session to build comfort
  • One guided open water dive (conditions permitting)
  • All core equipment (exposure suit, BCD, regulators, weights, cylinders)
  • Experienced, safety‑focused instructor
  • Recognition of completion (SSI Basic Diver)
  • Photos/videos available on request
  • Next‑steps coaching toward Open Water Diver

Your First‑Dive Journey

1) Briefing
We cover the essentials: breathing, equalisation, hand signals, and kit basics.
2) Pool Skills
Get comfortable underwater—mask skills, buoyancy taste, and easy swimming.
3) Open Water Dive
Head out for a guided sea dive in Plymouth if conditions say “go.”

Skills You’ll Try

  • Breathing from a regulator
  • Equalising ears & mask
  • Basic hand signals & buddy checks
  • Safe entries & exits
  • Intro to neutral buoyancy & trim
  • Mask clearing (partial)
  • Controlled descents & ascents with your pro
Moheet RIB—departing for training
Plymouth Hoe & lighthouse
Open water dive—kelp forest
Confined water practice in pool
Breakwater & lighthouse from the waterline

FAQ

Plan around 2–4 hours for briefing and pool. If sea conditions allow, we add a guided dive the same day or soon after.
Yes—exposure suit, BCD, regulators, weights, and cylinders are provided. Bring swimwear and a towel. We can advise on personal mask/snorkel.
You’ll receive SSI Basic Diver recognition. Enjoy future dives under pro supervision, or credit this experience toward Open Water Diver within 6 months.
Ages 10+ (with a parent/guardian present for under‑18s). We tailor ratios and site choices to suit youngsters.
Plymouth offers sheltered options. If the sea says “not today,” we reschedule the open water part—your safety and enjoyment come first.
You’ll complete a standard medical questionnaire. If it flags anything, you’ll need a diving doctor’s sign‑off before in‑water sessions.
Absolutely. We can tailor dates and ratios—message us on chat and we’ll plan it.

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