Your Adventure Starts Here – SSI Open Water Diver

You don’t have to be crazy to dive with us—we will train you! The ocean is the last true frontier on Earth, and the SSI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to explore it. This globally recognized certification qualifies you to dive anywhere in the world, from the vibrant reefs of the Florida Keys to the historic shipwrecks of the Pacific.

At Space Coast Dive Center, we believe scuba should be safe, inclusive, and fun. We keep our class sizes small to ensure you get the individual attention you need to become a confident, comfortable diver.

Why Choose Space Coast Dive Center?

We don't just teach you to dive; we give you a complete experience.

• More Water Time: Our course includes 5 Open Water Dives (more than the industry standard), ensuring you are truly ready for the real world.

• Boat Diving Included: Your training culminates with 2 boat dives on your final day—the first is your certification dive, and the second is a pure "celebration dive" to enjoy your new skills!

• All-Inclusive Pricing: No hidden fees for boats or park entry. We cover the logistics so you can focus on the diving.

• Student Discounts: Active students receive a 10% discount on all in-store product purchases, helping you build your own gear kit for less.

Course Logistics & Pricing

SSI Certification Cost: $599

What We Provide: We supply all the heavy lifting and life-support equipment, including:

• Regulator with Alternate Air Source
• Dive Computer & Console
• Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
• Wetsuit & Tanks
• All E-Learning materials and classroom instruction
• All pool, dive site, and boat charter fees
• Digital Certification Card (issued within 24 hours of completion)

What You Must Provide: For hygiene and comfort, students are required to own their personal "soft gear":

• Mask & Snorkel
• Scuba Fins (not swimming fins)
• Weights
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)

(Need gear? Stop by the shop to get fitted by our pros and use your 10% student discount!)

The Path to Certification

1. Academics: Complete your digital learning at home, then join us for a classroom review to clarify the physics and physiology of diving.

2. Pool Training: Master the essential skills in a calm, confined water environment.

3. Open Water Dives: Put your skills to the test with 5 dives, finishing with an unforgettable boat trip.

Expand Your Range

You are now an explorer. Once certified, you can join our local and international trips or jump straight into the Advanced Open Water course to sample specialties like Deep, Navigation, and Wreck diving.